Join Musgrave – A Legacy of Innovation, Community, and Excellence
Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family‑owned businesses, with a rich 150‑year legacy in food and brand innovation. We're proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 18 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We're committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we're looking for dynamic, forward‑thinking individuals to join us on this journey.
As we continue our journey toward becoming Ireland’s most trusted and sustainable business, we have an exciting opportunity for a successful candidate to join our Trading team as a Project Manager in the Protein and Meals Category working closely with the trading manager and team on a key fresh strategic initiatives.
The primary objective for this role is to support the Category Manager and trading managers in key projects being delivered in fresh, through the utilisation of robust project management practices.
Additionally, representing the category opposite retailers and cross‑functional stakeholders helping deliver successful outcomes for Musgrave, our Retail Partners, and for our customers.
The Role is suited to an ambitious individual with a desire to actively impact change and efficiency that will deliver benefits for all stakeholders. The candidate should be excited by an opportunity to support the development of new bespoke solutions and is comfortable in building relationships and stakeholder management.
What you'll be doing:
* Facilitate the definition of project scope, deliverables and milestone planning through a task‑based approach incorporating resource requirements and timelines.
Lead the planning and support the Trading Managers & key stakeholders in the implementation of projects and tracking progress of workstreams within the wider category.
Monitor and report on project progress, facilitating regular updates with project stakeholders while identifying risks, determining appropriate solutions and supporting initiating those solutions as relevant.
Support the growth and development of direct reports- Range Planning Manager, Project interns as relevant
What we'er looking for:
Highly organised, structured and performance driven
Personable, pro‑active, professional, and able to demonstrate full commitment to exceptional outcomes
Exemplary communication skills
Good judgement showing logical decision making, and with a proven ability to influence within the organization. Diplomatic ability to influence others at all levels of the business
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a trading environment/ dedicated project management role essential
Highly numerical, with an ability to prioritise workload based on greater return on investment.
Knowledge of the Irish retail industry a distinct advantage
Structured and independent way of working, including strong issue identification and hypotheses generation skills to mitigate implementation risks
Ambition and passion to achieve value add and optimise efficiency.
Why Musgrave:
Career Development: With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.
Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact
Innovation Focus: Be part of a company that values forward‑thinking solutions
Community Focus: Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.
Be Part of a Legacy: Join a company with a long‑standing commitment to community and innovation.
Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us in creating a future where business success and positive change go hand in hand.
Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.
Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely.
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