Senior IT Programme Manager

Join Musgrave – Empowering Communities, Innovating the Future

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 19 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.

Role Purpose

As Senior IT Programme Manager you seek structure and open communication, you question, set an ambitious pace whilst also balancing the risk. You provide clarity and keep a constant eye on the time and budget while helping everyone on your team to do their very best work.

As an IT Programme Manager, you will be responsible for mobilising and leading major and complex IT programmes that deliver strategic change initiatives to the Musgrave business. You will be responsible for a number of project managers working to deliver the elements of the programme.

As part of your role, you will engage closely with the broader Musgrave Change and project management community and the IT Change Management Office (CMO).

We are looking for you to join the leadership team where the goal is to build a holistic view of projects and change, drive consistency and excellence in delivery and reporting, and increase successful project outcomes and adoption

** Please note that this role is a 12 month maternity leave Fixed Term contract

What you'll be doing

Responsibility for the management of a program/portfolio of projects. Their overall delivery, reporting and oversight

Mobilising and leading major and complex projects/programmes

Managing cross-functional teams, including internal and external resources

Oversee demand on resources

Manage capacity and ongoing/future demand

Leading project teams to understand the project goals and to complete project objectives

Provide leadership and project guidance to Project Managers

Understanding and managing project scope to deliver within the time & cost restraints, ensuring the process will be executed as designed, as well as identifying and communicating gaps

Analysing and managing project detail while simultaneously aligning the ‘big picture’ programme priorities with the priorities of the company and customer.

Developing and executing multiple strategic priorities and approaches to meet objectives & deliver results

Exceptional leadership and mentorship to implement large complex projects in a collaborative manner and resolve complex challenges.

Supplier & Contract Management – ensuring our suppliers meet project delivery milestones and manage IT contracts with suppliers in conjunction with the Vendor Management Office (VMO)

Working with the CMO Team to evolve delivery methodologies and build excellence in change management

Assisting with goal development and coaching of project managers to enable the growth of the team

What we're looking for

IT Orientated Degree

Project management qualification (PMP, Prince 2 etc.)

and/or

Agile qualification (Scrum.org, SAFe, ICAgile, Agile PM etc.)15+ years in project & programme management roles

Proven track record in project delivery and exceeding customer expectations

Waterfall and agile experience

Experienced in guiding projects of varying sizes from ideation through to delivery and benefits tracking with accountability for all phases of the project lifecycle Advanced knowledge of business operations and project/program management.

Excellent communicator, comfortable managing the expectations of customers as well as senior management and internal technical staff

Strategic and analytical thinker

Strong teamwork and leadership skills, an ability to create, communicate and support a common vision and direction

Excellent planning and organization skills, with the ability to confidently prioritize tasks & guide teams

Ability to build and foster strong, trusted working relationships

Contributes, promotes, and adopts new ideas and approaches

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

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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