Senior Strategy & PMO Manager

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 Corporate 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 Strategy & PMO Manager reports to the Corporate Development Director and is responsible for: Lidl’s Corporate Strategy Process, Strategic Objective Oversight and Lidl's Project Management Office.

What you'll do

• Establish, maintain and enforce project management methodologies, governance frameworks and standards to ensure consistent project delivery across the organisation.
• Support Project Managers in tracking project progress, identifying risks, and providing regular updates to stakeholders to ensure projects are on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Work closely with senior management to ensure that all projects align with the organisation's strategic goals and contribute to its overall success.
• Coordination & responsibility for the delivery of the national Strategy process, (including SWOT analysis and strategic planning).
• Implementation of the Strategy process, strategic analysis, and tracking associated strategic measures in conjunction with the board and Lidl International.
• Deliver training sessions and ongoing support to project teams to enhance their project management skills and ensure adherence to PMO standards.
• Conduct regular project reviews and audits to maintain up-to-date information, ensure compliance, pinpoint areas for enhancement, and facilitate the sharing of best practices across teams.
• Improve project delivery and overall efficiency by updating PMO processes and embedding clear, thorough documentation across the company.

What you'll need

• A strategic, analytical, and logical mindset with sharp business acumen and effective problem-solving skills.
• High level of precision and outstanding attention to detail.
• Demonstrated success across project management and strategic execution.
• Superb stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership capabilities with a track record of effective team management.
• Exceptional presentation, communication and time management skills.
• A full driving licence.
• German language skills are advantageous.

What you'll receive

We offer a competitive and transparent salary system, that ensures pay equality across all positions at Lidl

• €78,000 rising to €103,000 after 4 years
• Company car or car allowance
• 25 days holidays per annum
• Private employee medical insurance
• Company pension
• Flexible start and finish times
• Unlock a flex pot allowance to spend on a selection of benefits after 6 months of service
• 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
• Maternity & Paternity Leave top up, Marriage Leave, Employee Assistance Programme
• Hybrid working model - 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 age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, religious belief or political opinion.