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 an IT Programme Manager, you'll lead the successful delivery of complex, enterprise-wide technology programmes that support Musgrave's strategic objectives. You'll bring structure, clarity, and leadership to multiple workstreams, ensuring programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Leading a team of Project Managers, you'll work closely with business leaders, IT teams, suppliers, and the Change Management Office (CMO) to drive successful outcomes, embed best practice, and ensure the benefits of change are realised across the organisation.
This role is ideal for an experienced programme leader who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
** Please note that this role is a 12 month maternity leave Fixed Term contract
What you'll be doing
- Lead the mobilisation, governance, and delivery of major strategic IT programmes and portfolios.
- Provide leadership, direction, and coaching to a team of Project Managers, enabling high performance and successful delivery.
- Build strong partnerships with senior business stakeholders to ensure programmes align with organisational priorities and deliver measurable business value.
- Manage programme scope, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and benefits throughout the full project lifecycle.
- Balance strategic priorities with day-to-day delivery, ensuring both the bigger picture and operational detail remain in focus.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, including internal colleagues, technology partners, and third-party suppliers.
- Manage programme resource planning, capacity, and future demand across multiple initiatives.
- Oversee supplier performance and contract delivery in partnership with the Vendor Management Office (VMO).
- Champion effective governance, reporting, and decision-making through clear communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Work closely with the Change Management Office to continually improve delivery methodologies, governance, and change management practices.
- Support the ongoing development of the Project Management community through mentoring, coaching, and knowledge sharing.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
What we're looking for
We're looking for a confident and experienced programme leader with a strong track record of delivering complex technology programmes and leading high-performing teams.
You'll bring:
- A degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related discipline.
- A recognised Project Management qualification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent).
- Agile certification (Scrum.org, SAFe, ICAgile, AgilePM, or similar) is highly desirable.
- Extensive experience (typically 15+ years) in project and programme management, including leading large-scale, business-critical technology initiatives.
- Proven success delivering programmes using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
- Experience managing complex portfolios, multiple workstreams, and cross-functional teams.
- Strong commercial awareness, including supplier and contract management.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at executive level.
- Strong financial, risk, governance, and resource management capabilities.
- A strategic mindset combined with the ability to drive execution and deliver measurable business outcomes.
About you
You'll be successful in this role if you are:
- A collaborative and inspiring leader who empowers others to succeed.
- Calm, decisive, and confident when managing complexity and competing priorities.
- An exceptional communicator who builds trusted relationships across all levels of the organisation.
- Organised, adaptable, and highly skilled at balancing strategic objectives with operational delivery.
- Passionate about continuous improvement and developing high-performing teams.
- A proactive problem solver who embraces innovation and drives positive change.
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 is 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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