Overview
Technology Project Manager - WMS & Warehouse Automation. Our technology team is actively shaping the next wave of advancements. You’ll contribute your skills to fuel our technological advancements while managing the full project lifecycle across technical and business work streams, collaborating closely with key stakeholders within the function and across the business.
What You’ll Do
* Plan, control, manage and be accountable for the overall delivery of technology projects to meet the agreed business needs; acquire and utilise necessary resources and skills within time, cost and quality parameters
* Ensure requirements and business change activities are included in the project plan as defined by the Business Analyst, Change Manager and business team
* Manage all project costs in line with the funding approved through the business case; communicate, manage and obtain approval for any budget deviations through the Primark Project Governance framework
* Maintain an accurate and transparent view of project health via the company Project Portfolio Management (PPM) Tool Planview
* Maintain detailed timelines, project plans, and budgets for all project deliverables/milestones
* Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects, including communications to team, stakeholders and executives, and develop and agree the communications plan
* Manage multiple work streams and projects simultaneously, understand priorities, and manage handover to service on successful delivery
* Oversee project resources internal and external to meet project demands and timelines
* Ensure an effective change control process that keeps us within budget while delivering the agreed outcome
* Effectively manage risks and issues, ensuring proactive actions to avoid delays and costs while maintaining quality
* Drive the process from initiation through to sign-off, adhering to PMO requirements and defined methods and standards (including IT Operating Model and Quality Assurance methodology)
What You’ll Bring
* 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 and estimation of Tech costs/resources for defined and undefined initiatives
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 are Caring, Dynamic, and Together. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accessibility support during your recruitment journey, please contact your talent acquisition specialist. All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, education references, and for some roles criminal and financial checks.
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REQ ID: JR-2391
Additional information
We promote equal employment opportunity and strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves and thrive together.
Details
* Seniority level
* Not Applicable
* Employment type
* Full-time
* Job function
* Project Management and Information Technology
* Industries
* Retail
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