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Project Manager

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Primark

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
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AI generated summary

  • You need a degree, 5+ years in project management, supply chain tech experience, cloud knowledge, senior user interaction, basic business analysis skills, IT architecture familiarity, and cost evaluation expertise.
  • You will plan, manage, and deliver technology projects, oversee budgets, maintain project health, handle risks, and ensure adherence to standards while coordinating with teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

  • Educated to degree level with 5+ years of Project Management experience
  • Experience of relevant supply chain platforms and technologies
  • Experience in preparation of new and old warehouse sites for opening or change including technology change
  • Experience and knowledge of Cloud based systems
  • Strong experience in dealing with senior business users
  • Proficient in basic business analysis
  • Familiar with IT architecture, design, operational service and support organisations
  • Familiar with Tech and having a commercial perspective and an understanding of how the project contributes to the overall business case
  • Highly knowledgeable of Tech investment evaluation processes, including cost/benefit analysis, estimation of Tech costs/resources for defined and undefined initiatives

Responsibilities

  • To plan, control, manage and be accountable for the overall delivery of technology projects to meet the agreed business needs; acquiring and utilising the necessary resources and skills, within agreed parameters of time, cost and quality
  • Ensure requirements and business change activities are included in the project plan as defined by the Business Analyst, Change Manager and business team
  • Responsible for managing all project costs in line with the funding approved through the business case ensuring that any risk to or deviation from the budget is communicated, managed and approved through the Primark Project Governance framework
  • Responsible for the maintaining an accurate and transparent view of project health via the company Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Tool Planview
  • Maintain detailed timelines, project plans, and budget for all project deliverables/milestones
  • Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects, including communications to team, stakeholders and executives, developing and agreeing the communication’s plan
  • Manage multiple work streams and projects simultaneously and understand project priorities in relation to the overall deliverables, including handover to service on successful project delivery
  • Responsible for managing project resources internal and external to meet the demands and timeline of the project
  • Ensure an effective and efficient change control process that ensures we do not go over budget whilst delivering to the agreed outcome
  • Responsible for the effective management of risks and issues, ensuring proactivity avoids delays and costs, yet ensures quality
  • Project manage the process from initiation through to sign off, adhering to all PMO requirements as well as ensuring adherence to defined methods and standards (including the IT Operating Model and Quality Assurance methodology)

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Technology Project Manager position?

Candidates should be educated to degree level with 5+ years of Project Management experience.

What experience is preferred for applicants?

Experience in relevant supply chain platforms and technologies, as well as involvement in preparing new and existing warehouse sites for technology changes, is preferred.

What tools will I need to manage project health?

You will need to maintain an accurate view of project health using the company's Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Tool, Planview.

Is there a focus on team collaboration in this role?

Yes, the role emphasizes collaboration with key stakeholders within the function and across the business.

Are there specific methodologies I need to adhere to in this position?

Yes, adherence to all PMO requirements as well as defined methods and standards, including the IT Operating Model and Quality Assurance methodology, is required.

Will I have to manage multiple projects at once?

Yes, you will be responsible for managing multiple work streams and projects simultaneously.

What type of benefits does Primark offer?

Primark offers healthcare, pension contributions, potential bonuses, and 27 days of leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 additional leave days.

Will I be required to handle project budget management?

Yes, you will be responsible for managing all project costs according to the approved business case and communicating any financial risks or deviations.

What is the work environment culture like at Primark?

The culture at Primark is inclusive, caring, dynamic, and built on the values of collaboration and togetherness.

Who should I contact if I need assistance during the recruitment process?

You can contact the talent acquisition specialist or reach out to removingbarriers@primark.co.uk for any assistance or reasonable adjustments.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1969
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Primark is an international clothing retailer employing more than 70,000 colleagues across 16 countries in Europe and the US. Founded in Ireland in 1969 under the Penneys brand, Primark aims to provide affordable choices for everyone, from great quality everyday essentials to stand-out style across women’s, men’s and kid’s, as well as beauty, homeware and accessories. With a focus on creating great retail experiences in-store, Primark continues to expand across new and existing markets with the aim of reaching 530 stores by the end of 2026. Primark is working to make more sustainable fashion affordable for everyone. Primark Cares is its commitment to doing better, every day - making more sustainable products everyone can afford, reducing its impact on the planet and improving the lives of workers. It has made a series of public commitments it plans to work towards and report on progress each year. These include making all its clothes from recycled or more sustainably sourced materials, ensuring clothing is recyclable by design, halving carbon emissions across the value chain and pursuing a living wage for workers in the supply chain.