Project Specialist / Assistant Project Manager – Supply Chain ROI

Job Description Project Specialist / Assistant Project Manager – Supply ChainOur Supply Chain teams are right at the heart of what we do. Surrounded by some of the best Supply Chain specialists in the industry, you’ll bring your own ideas to the business - helping to shape the experience of our customers as part of a forward-thinking team. The Project Specialist/APM will be the custodian of the project plan and will be responsible for ensuring tasks are carried out in accordance with the plan. Projects will include, but not be limited to, new distribution centre design and build, distribution site conversions, building fit out, automation installation, associated systems implementations, IT system development, Testing, Training and Operations transition. This will involve the Project Specialist/APM building relationships with suppliers and workstream leads to lead and support a team focussed on delivery.What You’ll GetThe world is changing and it’s important we support our colleagues. People are at the heart of what we do at Primark so it’s essential we provide the right environment for you to perform at your best. That’s why we offer benefits that put you firstSome of our benefits are: days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more.  Opportunity for growth, developing in a fast growing global Supply Chain where opportunities are endlessPrimark Perks – Discounts with some local partner business to our officesWhat You’ll Do:In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day: Build comprehensive plan plans for those projects. Consolidating project plans provided by the workstream leads of Build, Automation, IT Infrastructure, IT Systems, Operations, Testing and Cutover.Work with the Automation provider, building contractors, IT development teams, Operations Teams, and Testing teams to establish optimal project plans and installation sequences.Arrange and hold weekly project plan updates with each workstream lead and updating the consolidated project plan accordingly.Monitor project task completion and ensure progress is made to plan and adjustments made whenever necessary.Support operations and other teams in the transition from project to normal business as usual. This will include developing transition and cutover plans. 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: A minimum of 5 years project management experience ideally in supply chain and logisticsProven project management experience in a similar role working on large scale complex projectsExperienced in an appropriate project management methodology with the associated use of Microsoft Project planning tools. Pragmatic, practical and results driven. Able to deliver in the face of varied and frequent challengesThe individual should be self-motivated, focussed and results orientated, with the ability to operate within a highly pressurised and fast paced environment.This role will require the successful candidate to be able to work away for long periods with potentially substantial international travel.Ready? Good - because we can’t wait to see what you can offer. You’ll be joining a team of diverse, passionate, and talented individuals where you’ll truly belong, collaborating on projects that will shape the future of our industry. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or another one, and our recruitment team Can determine where your skills may fit in at Primark. Apply to be part of our future and we’ll help you develop yours. 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.  Function Supply Chain & Warehousing Job Type Employee - Permanent Country Republic of Ireland Job Profile Project Coordinator Time Type Full-Time Project Specialist / Assistant Project Manager – Supply Chain ROI |