Technology Programme Manager Opportunity at Primark

Are you a seasoned technology leader looking to make a significant impact within a dynamic and growing global retail powerhouse? Primark is seeking an accomplished Technology Programme Manager to spearhead the delivery of transformative, high-profile programmes. This pivotal role is instrumental in shaping how Primark operates, ultimately unlocking lasting value for both colleagues and customers. If you thrive on orchestrating complex initiatives and are passionate about driving technological innovation, this opportunity is designed for you.

As a Technology Programme Manager at Primark, you will be at the forefront of change, accountable for the comprehensive planning, meticulous execution, and successful delivery of sophisticated technology projects. Your remit will encompass ensuring these projects align perfectly with defined scope, budget, schedule, and quality standards.

Advantages for Potential Candidates:

• Impactful Leadership: This is a key leadership role where you will have direct responsibility for driving strategic technology programmes. Your contributions will be highly visible and directly influence the company's operational evolution and customer experience.
• Career Development & Growth: Primark is committed to fostering your potential. You will be supported within a team of equally capable individuals, celebrating diversity and providing an environment where you can thrive and advance your career. The company's exciting future is intertwined with the development of yours.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Primark values its people and offers a robust benefits package designed to support your well-being and lifestyle. This includes:
  • Competitive healthcare and pension schemes.
  • Potential for performance-based bonuses.
  • A generous annual leave allowance of 27 days, plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days.
  • Lifestyle-enhancing benefits such as Tax Saver Tickets, access to a fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.
• Collaborative Environment: You'll collaborate with a diverse range of skilled professionals, fostering a rich and dynamic working environment. This cross-functional interaction is key to the successful delivery of complex programmes.
• Global Reach and Scale: Primark is a significant global player with a substantial turnover and a presence across multiple countries. This role offers the chance to manage programmes with international impact and contribute to a business with a strong legacy and exciting future.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

• End-to-End Programme Ownership: The role demands complete ownership of complex technology programmes from initiation through to closure. This includes overseeing multiple projects and managing their integration, testing, deployment, and decommissioning phases.
• Strategic Alignment: You will be expected to partner closely with programme leadership to define strategic objectives and ensure continuous alignment with Primark's long-term vision. This requires a keen understanding of business goals and how technology can enable them.
• Robust Planning and Execution: Developing and maintaining a comprehensive programme plan is crucial. This involves defining objectives, scope, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements, while meticulously coordinating multiple projects to ensure they meet time, cost, quality, and scope targets.
• Adherence to Governance: A key responsibility is ensuring programmes strictly adhere to Primark's established standards in areas such as Delivery Governance, Architecture, Engineering, Service, Cyber, and Governance, Risk & Compliance. Building dependencies into the plan is paramount.
• Budget Management: You will be responsible for managing a multi-million pound programme budget, often exceeding £15 million per annum. This requires strong financial acumen and a proven ability to deliver within fiscal constraints.
• Leadership and Stakeholder Management: The role necessitates providing strong leadership and direction to project teams. You will act as a primary point of escalation for critical issues and decisions, ensuring continued alignment with strategic objectives and effective stakeholder communication across various levels of the organisation.
• Experience and Expertise: Candidates are expected to possess 12-15 years of relevant project and programme management experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership capacity. Proven success in delivering high-quality results against defined metrics and knowledge of retail industry-specific technologies are essential. Familiarity with a range of project management methodologies (PMI, Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) is also required.

Primark champions an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and can be their authentic selves. If you are a proactive, results-oriented leader with a passion for technology and a desire to contribute to a thriving global business, we encourage you to explore this exciting opportunity and shape the future of retail technology with us.