Senior Programme Manager RoW Retail & Digital

Job title:

Senior Programme Manager RoW Retail & Digital

Company

Primark

Job description

Job DescriptionOur Technology teams are right at the heart of what we do. Surrounded by some of the best Technology Specialists in the industry, you’ll bring your own ideas to the business – helping to shape the experience of our customers as part of a forward-thinking team.As the Senior Programme Manager Digital and Retail, you will focus on the continuing evolution of the Digital channel and the Retail ROW BAU delivery.You will be at the centre of the Digital expansion roadmaps as well as being at the centre of innovation and exciting new changes in the Retail domain.The successful candidate will be able to shape these programmes of work between these 2 domains which represents a key part of the new Channels delivery function.What You’ll GetThe world is changing and it’s important we support our colleagues. People are at the heart of what we do at Primark so it’s essential we provide the right environment for you to perform at your best. That’s why we offer benefits that put you first.Some of our benefits are:

• 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more.
• Flexible Working, the opportunity for an early Friday finish, and a subsidised cafeteria.
• Primark Perks – Discounts with some local partner businesses to our offices

What You’ll Do:In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skill sets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:

• Team Leadership & Collaboration: Provide leadership/guidance to cross-functional teams involved in programme delivery; motivate team members towards achieving project goals while creating a collaborative work environment. Build and develop effective communication channels across teams/departments involved in the major projects within the portfolio.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and maintain a strategic roadmap for technology major programmes, aligning them with the organisation’s long-term objectives. Developing and maintaining a comprehensive programme plan, including defining priorities, scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Programme Oversight / Management: Oversee the entire lifecycle of major technology programmes, from initiation through execution to closure, ensuring they meet scope, schedule, and budget requirements. This could be at a portfolio level with multiple accountable delivery teams, or at a programme management level for major complex programmes.
• Resource Management: Allocate and coordinate resources, including project managers, technical teams, and budgets, to ensure appropriate programme delivery.
• Risk Management: Proactively, identify potential risks and issues associated with technology programmes and implement mitigation strategies to minimize disruptions. Monitor and maintain dependencies, ensuring effective coordination between projects to minimise risks and optimise outcomes.

What You’ll BringHere at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• 12-15 years of relevant experience in technology and programme management, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Extensive experience in technology programme management, with a proven history of effectively delivering complex projects.
• Expert leader and trusted advisor with extensive experience in developing senior business relationships
• Innovative leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams towards achieving project goals while fostering collaboration and teamwork.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., PMI, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• High technical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on delivering high-quality results within defined timelines/budgets.
• Knowledge of industry-specific technologies and trends

Ready? Good – because we can’t wait to see what you can offer. You’ll be joining a team of diverse, passionate, and talented individuals where you’ll truly belong, collaborating on projects that will shape the future of our industry. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or another one, and our recruitment team Can determine where your skills may fit in at Primark.Apply to be part of our future and we’ll help you develop yours.If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including the right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.FunctionTechnologyJob ProfileICT ManagementTime TypeFull-Time

Expected salary

Location

Dublin

Job date

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 03:21:11 GMT

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