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Project management · Programme management · Interim management

Looking for experienced leaders for your retail IT project?

We provide project, programme and interim management — every placement personally vetted. You receive qualified profiles 3–5 working days after the first call.

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Foundation

Our expertise & profile

  • Retail IT experience

    Programmes such as SAP S/4HANA Retail, Infor M3 with 30 consultants and store systems in 18 countries running 24/7.

  • Senior expertise

    Experienced project, programme, and interim managers.

  • DACH & international

    Projects in Austria, the DACH region and worldwide – such as a POS rollout in 27 countries on four continents.

  • Personally selected

    Every placement is tailored individually to project, requirements and organisation.

Project fields in retail

POS & checkout systems

Introducing, rolling out and stabilising checkout solutions — from in-store hardware and self-checkout through to country-specific fiscal compliance.

ERP & merchandise management

Introducing and migrating merchandise management and ERP systems, including integration into a grown system landscape — without putting day-to-day operations at risk.

Omnichannel & e-commerce

Tying store, online shop and CRM into one continuous customer experience — including customer data, returns and cross-channel processes.

Logistics & intralogistics

Goods receipt, picking and route optimisation in the warehouse, plus the link to store, transport and replenishment processes.

International rollouts

Rolling out standardised solutions across countries, time zones and operating models — with staging, training, hypercare and a clean handover into operations.

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Project experience

References: adidas, Lindt & Sprüngli, TCC Global, TJX Europe, Lidl, Infor, SPAR ICS, GK Software, Metro Systems, Metronom, Buchhaltungsfabrik and DSH Aufzugreinigung.

References

References from projects

“I have found Jeremy being always solution oriented with clear direction. Jeremy’s expertise in the area of project management and setting up successful teams has always been visible and appreciated. His deep understanding of the combined IT and business requirements is an invaluable asset for every organization.”
Tsvetan DimitrovSr. Director Digital Retail, adidas
(via LinkedIn)
“It’s remarkable how smoothly Jeremy managed the entire project on GK side and the OmniPOS implementation in extremely tight timelines. He is energetic, a seasoned programme manager and an interesting individual with an international outlook.”
Shobhit JainGK POS project at adidas
(via LinkedIn)
“Jeremy skillfully managed a diverse team, comprising six international Rollout Managers based in Germany and 14 Operations Officers in Romania. This team was instrumental in delivering 24/7 services on store rollout and system monitoring, as well as implementing automated procedures across 18 countries.”
Martin WienkeDomain Owner API & Integration, Metronom GmbH
(via LinkedIn)
“Jeremy’s unwavering dedication, extensive expertise, and steadfast commitment significantly contributed to the success of our project, especially during challenging situations. His profound knowledge in project management together with his natural leadership qualities truly set him apart.”
Michal TakáčSenior Manager Consulting, GK Software Czech Republic
(via LinkedIn)
FAQ

Frequently asked questions about IT interim management

What is interim management — and when is an interim manager worth it?
An interim manager takes on leadership and decision-making responsibility in your company for a limited time. That pays off when an IT leadership role is vacant, during a transformation, in a project crisis or a restructuring — whenever someone has to be effective immediately and a permanent hire would take too long. JJW's interim managers know retail operations, store processes and checkout systems from hands-on practice, and hand over in a structured way once the job is done.
Project manager, programme manager or interim manager — which do we need?
That depends on your situation. A project manager leads a clearly scoped initiative with defined goals and deadlines. A programme manager steers several connected projects with strong dependencies, such as an international rollout. An interim manager closes a leadership gap and takes on leadership and decision-making responsibility for a limited time. All profiles have proven seniority; we work out which role fits in the free intro call. Overview: retail IT services.
How quickly do we receive profiles for an IT interim manager?
You typically receive qualified, personally pre-aligned profiles with verified availability within 3 to 5 working days of the intro call. We then agree the start date with you and the manager.
Do you take on troubled IT projects?
Yes. When software rollouts stall, integration projects are blocked or a go-live is about to slip, experienced interim managers take immediate operational control, manage the vendors and lead a structured realignment. Typical warning signs are milestones that keep moving, unclear responsibilities between retailer and service providers, and a go-live date without a reliable plan.

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