Senior Project Manager - Business Development

at  Lidl

Summary
From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl.
With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team.
The aim of the Business Development department is to optimise the efficient interaction of people, processes and technology & build a pipeline of external Strategic Partners that support the Lidl brand and drive profit.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with previous experience managing a team within a related function to join our team. The Senior PM – Business Development reports to the Business Development Director and is responsible for: Lidl’s Project Management Office, the annual strategy process & business process management for all departments.

What you’ll do

• Establish and maintain project management methodologies, standards, and tools to ensure consistent project delivery across the organisation.
• Support Project Managers in tracking project progress, identify risks, and providing regular updates to stakeholders to ensure projects are on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Offer training sessions and ongoing support to project managers and team members to enhance their project management skills and ensure adherence to PMO standards.
• Work closely with senior management to ensure that all projects align with the organisation’s strategic goals and contribute to its overall success.
• Perform regular audits and reviews of projects to ensure compliance with PMO standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the PMO and implement changes to enhance project delivery and efficiency.
• Ensure all project documentation is up-to-date and promote knowledge sharing and best practices across project teams.
• Coordination of the national strategy process, SWOT analysis & responsible for overall delivery.
• Implementation of the strategy process & strategic analysis in conjunction with the board and Lidl International.
• Collaborate with senior management to track measures associated with the overall business Strategy.
• Raise the standards with regards to the implementation of process documentation and the culture of process orientated thinking in the organisation.

What you’ll need

• An excellent people manager with experience leading a team.
• Outstanding attention to detail
• An analytical, logical and strategic thinker with strong business acumen who is effective at problem solving.
• Proven ability within the areas of project management, strategy & process
• Superb stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional presentation, communication and time management skills
• A full driving licence
• German language skills advantageous

What you’ll receive

Through our salary system, we ensure pay equality across all positions at Lidl

• €74,000 rising to €97,000 after 4 years
• Company car (optional)
• 25 days holidays per annum
• Private employee medical insurance
• Company pension after six months of service
• Flexible start and finish times
• Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
• Individuals recognised as high performing will be invited to join our Leadership Academy as part of your on-going development
• Excellent opportunities for career progression
• Dynamic work environment
• Modern office facility with free parking
• On-site gym and canteen
• Up to 2 days remote working per week
• Mobile and broadband discounts with Three network

Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community

• Establish and maintain project management methodologies, standards, and tools to ensure consistent project delivery across the organisation.
• Support Project Managers in tracking project progress, identify risks, and providing regular updates to stakeholders to ensure projects are on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Offer training sessions and ongoing support to project managers and team members to enhance their project management skills and ensure adherence to PMO standards.
• Work closely with senior management to ensure that all projects align with the organisation’s strategic goals and contribute to its overall success.
• Perform regular audits and reviews of projects to ensure compliance with PMO standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the PMO and implement changes to enhance project delivery and efficiency.
• Ensure all project documentation is up-to-date and promote knowledge sharing and best practices across project teams.
• Coordination of the national strategy process, SWOT analysis & responsible for overall delivery.
• Implementation of the strategy process & strategic analysis in conjunction with the board and Lidl International.
• Collaborate with senior management to track measures associated with the overall business Strategy.
• Raise the standards with regards to the implementation of process documentation and the culture of process orientated thinking in the organisation