Property Operations Transformation Delivery Manager

Primark Stores Limited; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Pension

Bonus potential

27 days leave + bank holidays

Tax Saver Tickets

Fitness centre

Cafeteria subsidy

Job summary

Primark is seeking a Property Operations Transformation Delivery Manager to lead and coordinate transformation initiatives across the Property Operations function in a dynamic, retail environment.

The role focuses on developing programme plans, managing multiple workstreams, and delivering on time and within scope while strengthening governance and stakeholder engagement. Strong finance operations background and professional accounting qualifications are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in high-volume finance operations (AP/AR/reconciliations).
• Experience with ERP platforms (Oracle preferred) and invoice automation.
• Experience in Global Business Services and cross-functional relations.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations and audits.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of Property Operations transformation initiatives, ensuring projects are executed on time, within scope, and aligned to business priorities.
• Develop and manage programme plans across multiple workstreams, tracking milestones, dependencies, risks, and delivery outcomes.
• Drive strong programme governance through reporting, steering committees, and stakeholder engagement, providing clear visibility of progress and performance.
• Support the implementation of new processes, systems, technologies, and ways of working, ensuring successful adoption across the function.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Finance, Procurement, Technology, Supply Chain, and Retail Operations to deliver transformation goals through collaboration and alignment.
• Champion continuous improvement by embedding best-practice programme management, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring benefits are realised from transformation initiatives.

Skills

Finance operations

Stakeholder management

Process optimization

Automation & improvement

Audit & controls

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Oracle ERP

Invoice automation tools

Job description

Property Operations Transformation Delivery Manager

Because we strive to put people first.

Culture, our way

Property Operations at Primark

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.

What You’ll Get

The work you do shapes the impact we have. We’re focused on providing you with the culture to reach your potential. Your wellbeing is our top priority.

Let’s talk lifestyle:
Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus. 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.

What You’ll Do as a Property Operations Transformation Delivery Manager:

In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:

• Lead and coordinate the delivery of Property Operations transformation initiatives, ensuring projects are executed on time, within scope, and aligned to business priorities.

• Develop and manage programme plans across multiple workstreams, tracking milestones, dependencies, risks, and delivery outcomes.

• Drive strong programme governance through reporting, steering committees, and stakeholder engagement, providing clear visibility of progress and performance.

• Support the implementation of new processes, systems, technologies, and ways of working, ensuring successful adoption across the function.

• Partner with cross-functional teams including Finance, Procurement, Technology, Supply Chain, and Retail Operations to deliver transformation goals through collaboration and alignment.

• Champion continuous improvement by embedding best-practice programme management, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring benefits are realised from transformation initiatives.

What You’ll Bring:

We want every person in our organisation to feel like they’re making a key contribution. Here are some of the experiences and skills you’ll need for the role:

• Extensive Finance Operations Experience with 5+ years in high-volume, retail, or shared services environments, managing AP, AR, reconciliations, and financial controls.

• Strong Systems & Process Expertise including hands-on experience with ERP platforms (Oracle preferred) and invoice automation tools to support efficient financial operations.

• GBS & Stakeholder Management Skills with proven ability to work within Global Business Services/shared services models and build effective relationships across functions and geographies.

• Compliance & Control Focus with solid understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, audit requirements, and risk management to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

• Finance Transformation & Continuous Improvement experience, including process optimization, automation initiatives, system enhancements, and operational efficiency projects; professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) preferred.

• Proven Performance Delivery demonstrated through achievement of SLAs and KPIs, timely and accurate transaction processing, reduction in exceptions, strong audit outcomes, and high stakeholder satisfaction.

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 a over 80,000 colleagues and over 490 stores in 19 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.

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