Project Manager, Business Development

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 an innovative, tech-savvy and highly motivated Project Manager to join our team. As a key member of the Business Development team, you will be responsible for the delivery of exciting, high impact projects and strategic partnerships from concept to deployment.

The Business Development Project Manager reports to the Strategic Partnerships Manager.

What you'll do

• Project management of key strategic national and international projects from concept to deployment in consultation with the Project Management Office
• Execution of all projects within agreed timelines, combining the highest quality with the best possible value
• Management of all key stakeholders both internal and external to ensure long term project success
• Management of project packages into daily business
• Monitoring and reporting on all relevant project and department KPIs
• Completion of regular market research and competitor analysis to ensure awareness of the latest trends, technologies and opportunities that will support long term, sustainable business growth aligned to Lidl’s brand and core values
• Identification of opportunities for improvement in existing department processes and work practices
• Support the Strategic Partnerships Manager with departmental tasks as required

What you'll need

• 2 years project management experience
• 3rd level qualification desirable
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to work independently but also part of a team
• Innovative & adaptable
• Able to work under pressure and within tight timelines
• Strong analytical skills
• Self- motivated, proactive, takes initiative
• Excellent presentation skills
• Proven ability to set and achieve goals, meet deadlines and multi-task
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Full clean driver’s license essential
• Return on Investment mentality

What you'll receive

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

• €49,500 per annum
• 20 days holidays per annum
• Flexible start and finish times
• Initial training and on-going development from an experienced team member
• 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.