Lean Programme Manager - Supply Chain Transformation

United Drug; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-store discounts

Pension support

Annual bonus

Employee assistance programme

Belonging at Work

Job summary

PHX Ireland is seeking a Lean Programme Manager to lead and report on assigned programmes in our warehouse and distribution operations. You will drive targeted efficiency gains, cost reductions, and the rollout of project management practices, including training colleagues in lean tools.

With 3–5 years of experience in large programmes (retail/pharmacy preferred) and formal PM qualifications, you will influence milestones, manage risks, and champion continuous improvement across the organization.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience leading large scale transformational programmes or 5+ years leading significantly sized projects.
• Programmes or projects must have resulted in significant efficiency and productivity gains with cost reductions.
• Lean six sigma trained or certified at black belt level.
• Experience with Kaizen events and Value Stream Analyses (VSAs).
• Retail/pharmacy retail chain experience.
• Formal programme / project management qualification (e.g. Prince2 / PMP) or equivalent.
• Formal change management qualification (PROSCI) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads the design and planning of assigned programmes and projects, identifying workstreams, resources, milestones and dependencies.
• Collaborates with owners to influence milestone completion.
• Generates and interprets data on progress; develops and presents progress reports; lead Governance & KPI strategy.
• Ensures stakeholder needs are addressed and communicates status clearly.
• Forecasts risks and mitigates to minimize failure.
• Incorporates evolving business needs into programme design in a timely manner.
• Trains and mentors colleagues in lean, programme and project tools and best practices.
• Provides input into programme/project selection based on ROI to the business.
• Maintains engagement with activities and outcomes by acting as a lean ambassador.
• Networks internally and externally to share learning and adopt best practices.

Skills

Programme leadership

Stakeholder management

Data interpretation

Kaizen

Value stream analysis

Retail experience

Education

Prince2 / PMP certification

Job description

PHX Ireland is seeking a Lean Programme Manager to lead and report on assigned programmes in our warehouse and distribution operations. You will drive targeted efficiency gains, cost reductions, and the rollout of project management practices, including training colleagues in lean tools.

With 3–5 years of experience in large programmes (retail/pharmacy preferred) and formal PM qualifications, you will influence milestones, manage risks, and champion continuous improvement across the organization.