Project Manager

Because we strive to put people first.

Culture, our way.

Technology at Primark

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

Our technology team is actively shaping the next wave of advancements. Engaged with innovative initiatives, your expertise will propel our business into the future. Collaborating with a creative team of tech enthusiasts, you’ll contribute your unique skills to fuel our technological advancements.

What You’ll Do as Project Manager

In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex technology projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and adherence to governance, architecture, engineering, service, cyber, and compliance standards.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans and budgets, tracking progress, actuals, forecasts, risks, issues, and dependencies to maintain control and ensure successful delivery.
• Partner with senior business and technology leaders to define objectives, share concise updates, escalate decisions, and influence outcomes with insight and foresight.
• Oversee day-to-day project operations while assuring the quality of deliverables and meeting stakeholder expectations.
• Lead, motivate, and develop multi-disciplinary teams, building strong relationships across business, technology, and external vendors to resolve conflicts and achieve project goals.
• Establish KPIs and metrics to measure success and benefits realisation, ensuring vendors meet contractual quality and timeline commitments.

What You’ll Get

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best.

Let’s talk lifestyle: Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.  

What You’ll Bring  

Here 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: 

• 5+ years of proven project management experience, consistently delivering high‑quality outcomes within defined scope, timelines, budgets, and standards.
• Skilled in core delivery methodologies including Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and PMI-aligned practices, with strong planning, facilitation, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Experienced in multi‑supplier management, including contract negotiation, performance oversight, and coordination across complex delivery environments.
• Strong leadership and influencing abilities, motivating cross‑functional teams to achieve complex objectives while fostering a collaborative, innovative culture.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, building trusted relationships at all levels and translating complex technical concepts for non‑technical audiences.
• Industry awareness and domain knowledge, including retail technologies and trends, with desirable experience across key retail domains and professional certifications (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, APM, Scrum, SAFe)

 Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.  

About Primark 

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.  

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 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. 

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.