Program Lead at Morson Edge, Manchester, £Contract Rate

Contract Programme Lead – Digital Commerce Transformation

• Manchester hub (Specific working requirements and hybrid/remote split are still being finalised, so a flexible approach is required)
• Outside IR35 / Day Rate to be confirmed
• This is a 6-month dual-track contract blending enterprise tech deployment with real commercial e-commerce strategy

Role Overview

We are partnered with a leading global consumer brands business undergoing a major digital commerce evolution. They need an experienced Contract Programme Lead to step in immediately and take full ownership of two critical, interconnected strategic initiatives.

The Brief

• Programme 1 (PIM Deployment): Take total ownership of delivering the Salsify PIM platform. You will be the central point of coordination between Marketing, E-commerce, Sales, and Global IT, whilst managing the relationship with Salsify and their Strategic Implementation Partner.
• Programme 2 (Digital Shelf Analytics Strategy): Lead the evaluation, vendor scorecarding, and business case formulation for their future DSA ecosystem. You will lead the comparative assessment across CommerceIQ, Profitero, Pacvue, and Acorn-i before mapping out the future operating model and deployment plan.

What We Look For

• Salsify Blueprint: Proven track record leading complex Salsify PIM implementations (essential).
• Digital Shelf Expertise: Deep familiarity with DSA tools (Profitero, CommerceIQ, Pacvue, etc.) and retail media integration.
• Sector Background: Experience working within FMCG, CPG, or Consumer Goods manufacturing.
• Business Transformation: Exceptional stakeholder management—the ability to bridge the gap between IT data taxonomy and commercial sales ROI.

To Apply

If you have the Salsify deployment blueprint and want to lead a high-profile transformation, please submit your CV/profile today for immediate consideration.