Programme Manager

As a Technology Programme Manager, you will play a critical role in driving the successful delivery of large, high-profile programmes transforming how we operate to unlock lasting value for Primark’s colleagues and customers. The Technology Programme Manager is a key leadership role which is accountable for overseeing the planning, execution, and successfully delivery of complex technology projects aligned to a defined scope, budget, schedule and quality.

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

• Own the end-to-end delivery of complex technology programmes, comprising multiple projects, through all stages of the project and programme lifecycle - initiation, design, development (incl. integration and testing), deployment and closure.
• Partner with the programme leadership team (i.e. Business Programme Directors, Business Sponsors and Technology Leaders) to define the programme’s strategic objectives and ensure continuous alignment
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive programme plan, aligned Primark’s long-term strategic objectives and project plans within the programme, with defined programme objectives, scope, deliverables, timelines and resource requirements
• Oversee and lead the coordinated delivery of multiple projects to time, cost, quality and scope to ensure the cohesive delivery of the programme’s objectives
• Ensure the programme adheres to Primark’s standards set by Planning (i.e. Primark’s Delivery Governance Framework), Architecture, Engineering, Service, Cyber and Governance, Risk & Compliance with dependencies built into the plan
• Provide strong leadership and direction to project teams, acting as a point of escalation for key issues or decisions to ensure alignment with the strategic objectives
• Manage a multi-million programme budget, comprising multiple projects, where the total budget exceeds £15m per annum

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:

• 12-15 years of relevant experience in project and programme management, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership capacity
• Extensive experience in technology project and programme management, with a proven track record of successfully delivering high-quality results against a defined scope, timeline, budget and quality standard.
• Knowledge of retail industry-specific technologies and trends.
• Proficiency in project and programme management methodologies (e.g., PMI, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).

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.  
  
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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.

If you require extra support at any stage of the selection process, please get in touch with our team at removingbarriers@primark.co.uk.

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.