Program Manager – Depot Investment

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Supply Chain at Primark

Our supply chain team is the backbone of our operational efficiency. Dive into the intricacies of supply chain management, contributing to the seamless flow of our products from production to delivery around the globe. Collaborate with a team dedicated to optimising our supply chain processes and bring your logistical expertise to our organisation.

Primark’s supply chain is on a journey to modernise and future proof our logistics operations, with large scale investment in distribution automation and optimization across the portfolio alongside expansion to meet our store growth roadmap ensuring optimal service to our retail colleagues.

To ensure the complete delivery of this programme we are seeking a proficient Programme Manager to manage the full global programme of work across construction, fit out, MHE, IT and operational work streams, to ensure that projects are delivered to their agreed targets against safety, quality, cost and time.

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:

• 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more.
• Flexible Working, opportunity for an early Friday finish, and a subsidised cafeteria.
• Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus

What You’ll do:

The work you do shapes the impact we have. We’re focused on providing you with the culture to reach your potential. Your wellbeing is our top priority.

• Oversee the implementation of a series of linked key projects that together deliver the supply chain business goals for Primark.
• Provide a single point of accountability as the primary point of contact for all matters relating to the programme of work.
• Work with stakeholders to agree scope, feasibility, business case, costs, programme/project timeline to ensure projects are sequenced correctly and are signed off
• Manage the risks and issues ensuring they are communicated and mitigated so that the business is kept fully informed of progress, and effect on external & internal customers is minimised.
• Management of a significant financial budget, working with Project Mangers/Work-Stream leads to track costs, monitor resource allocation and develop project plans.

What you'll bring

We want every person in our organisation to feel like they’re making a key contribution. Here are some of the experiences and skills you’ll need for the role:

• Educated to degree level with 5+ years of Senior Project/Programme Management experience.
• Supply Chain and Retail Programme Management experience is essential across multiple geographies.
• Knowledge of programme and project management methodology and managing full lifecycle of programmes from definition to final delivery
• Previously managed various Supply Chain projects simultaneously
• Used to working efficiently in a time-sensitive setting and to tight deadlines, maintaining risk and cost constraints at critical points in the programme/project.

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.

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 a 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.

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