Technology Transformation Advisor

Primark Stores Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

27 days annual leave

Tax Saver Tickets

Fitness centre

Subsidised cafeteria

Job summary

Primark Stores Limited in Reading is seeking a Technology Transformation Advisor to support delivery of technology initiatives. You’ll lead workstreams, analyze data, build reports and dashboards, and drive change across Technology and Central Functions.

The role requires 2+ years in transformation and a Bachelor's degree, with strong communication and stakeholder management. Join a hybrid team that blends collaboration with flexible working 1-2 days from home, and contribute to AI-enabled

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience supporting or analyzing transformation initiatives within IT, Technology, Digital, or Data functions.
• Bachelor’s degree required; strong stakeholder and communication skills.
• Experience delivering strategic initiatives and building relationships across tech and business functions.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of Technology Transformation initiatives by partnering with Transformation Managers and collaborating across multiple workstreams.
• Lead assigned workstreams or smaller transformation projects, contributing to initiative design, discovery, data analysis, and benefits tracking.
• Prepare and maintain reports, dashboards, and performance insights to monitor progress, outcomes, risks, and key milestones.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Technology and Central Functions (Finance, Procurement, P&C, Internal Communications) to ensure alignment and momentum.
• Drive change adoption and continuous improvement by supporting communications, engagement activities, and best-practice ways of working across the Technology function.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and automation to enhance reporting, analytics, insight generation, and operational efficiency within the Transformation team.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Influencing skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Change management

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AI-enabled tools

Automation tools

Job description

Technology at Primark

Because we strive to put people first.

Culture, our way

What’s a career at Primark all about? The positive impact you’re making, the experiences you’re having and the people you’re with. You’re our inspiration. Embrace what sets you apart, own your career and develop in ways you never expected. Leave your mark. And do it your way.

Our technology team is actively shaping the next wave of advancements. Engaged with innovative initiatives, your expertise will propel our business into the future. Collaborating with a creative team of tech enthusiasts, you’ll contribute your unique skills to fuel our technological advancements.

What You’ll Do as a Technology Transformation Advisor

We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you’ll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of Technology Transformation initiatives by partnering with Transformation Managers and collaborating across multiple workstreams.
• Lead assigned workstreams or smaller transformation projects, contributing to initiative design, discovery, data analysis, and benefits tracking.
• Prepare and maintain reports, dashboards, and performance insights to monitor progress, outcomes, risks, and key milestones.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Technology and Central Functions (Finance, Procurement, P&C, Internal Communications) to ensure alignment and momentum.
• Drive change adoption and continuous improvement by supporting communications, engagement activities, and best-practice ways of working across the Technology function.
• Leverage AI-enabled tools and automation to enhance reporting, analytics, insight generation, and operational efficiency within the Transformation team.

What You’ll Get

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best.

• Let’s talk lifestyle: 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more. Because Primark is all about tailoring to you, we offer Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.
• This role is a hybrid opportunity, offering 1-2 days Working from home.

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:

• 2+ years’ experience supporting or analyzing transformation initiatives within IT, Technology, Digital, or Data functions, supported by a relevant Bachelor's degree.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively across senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience delivering strategic initiatives and building trusted relationships across Technology and business functions to achieve shared objectives.
• Excellent analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to assess complex data, identify risks, and develop practical solutions.
• Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work in fast-paced environments, and maintain exceptional attention to detail.
• Collaborative and customer-focused professional with strong integrity, emotional intelligence, presentation skills, and a passion for driving change, continuous improvement, and business outcomes.

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

About Primark

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

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.

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.

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REQ ID: JR-11978