Senior Data Project Manager

Musgrave; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Smart hybrid

Job summary

Musgrave is seeking a Senior Data Project Manager to lead data and analytics initiatives across the business. The role blends governance and delivery discipline with stakeholder coordination, working with Data Architects and Engineering teams.

Location is flexible within the Republic of Ireland, with Cork and Dublin offices and a Work Smart hybrid model, including some travel to Cork. You will manage budgets, timelines and cross-functional activity, driving delivery in a controlled, transparent

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification in IT, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP) desirable.
• Agile or delivery certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle for data and analytics initiatives, including planning, tracking and controlling project budgets and financial performance, from initiation through to delivery and closure.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones and deliverables.
• Track and report on project progress, ensuring transparency across stakeholders.
• Identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies, escalating where appropriate.
• Coordinate project activities across technical teams, business stakeholders and external partners.
• Support project scoping, planning and prioritisation activities.
• Ensure project governance standards, methodologies and documentation are consistently applied.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops and steering updates.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication and structured reporting.
• Support change management activities to ensure successful adoption of delivered solutions.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communications

Risk management

Budget oversight

Cross-team coordination

Education

Third-level IT/Business degree

PM certification (PRINCE2, PMP) desirable

Job description

Join Musgrave: Where Innovation Meets Heritage, and People Drive Change

Musgrave is one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses, with a rich 150-year legacy in food and brand innovation. We`re proud to serve communities across Ireland and Spain, feeding one in three people every day through 19 iconic brands like SuperValu, Centra, Mace, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. By supporting thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses, we make a positive impact on the communities they serve. We`re committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland, and we`re looking for dynamic, forward-thinking individuals to join us on this journey.

As part of continued investment in modern data and digital capabilities, Musgrave is building a unified cloud‑based, enterprise‑scale data platform to support operational, analytical and future AI‑driven use cases.

We are seeking a Senior Data Project Manager to support the structured delivery of data and analytics initiatives across the organisation.

Reporting to the Project Management Lead, the role is responsible for planning, tracking and coordinating project delivery, ensuring initiatives are delivered in a controlled, transparent and well‑governed manner.

The role focuses on delivery discipline, governance and stakeholder coordination, working alongside Technical Programme Managers, Data Architects and Engineering teams to ensure projects are executed effectively.

Work location is flexible in the republic of Ireland. We have offices in Cork and Dublin. Work Smart hybrid work arrangement applies for this role. Some travel to Cork will be required

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage the end‑to‑end project lifecycle for data and analytics initiatives, including planning, tracking and controlling project budgets and financial performance, from initiation through to delivery and closure.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones and deliverables.
• Track and report on project progress, ensuring transparency across stakeholders.
• Identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies, escalating where appropriate.
• Coordinate project activities across technical teams, business stakeholders and external partners.
• Support project scoping, planning and prioritisation activities.
• Ensure project governance standards, methodologies and documentation are consistently applied.
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops and steering updates.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through clear communication and structured reporting.
• Support change management activities to ensure successful adoption of delivered solutions.

Success in the role will be demonstrated through well‑managed, predictable project delivery, strong stakeholder alignment, and high standards in planning, reporting and governance

What We’re Looking For

• Experience delivering projects in data, technology or analytics environments.
• A strong background in project management methodologies (waterfall, agile or hybrid).
• Proven ability to manage project plans, timelines, risks and stakeholder communications.
• Experience coordinating delivery across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Comfortable working in structured environments, applying governance and delivery standards.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and business audiences.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and maintain delivery discipline in fast‑moving.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working in data, analytics or data platform environments.
• Exposure to agile delivery practices or hybrid delivery models.
• Familiarity with project portfolio or change management processes.

Essential Skills

• Strong planning, organisation and time management.
• Structured problem solving and delivery tracking.
• Stakeholder communication and reporting.
• Risk and issue management.
• Attention to detail and execution discipline.

Qualifications

• Third‑level qualification in IT, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Project management certification (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP) desirable.
• Agile or delivery certifications desirable.

Why Musgrave

Career Development:

With a commitment to your personal and professional growth, Musgrave offers numerous opportunities for advancement and learning.

Collaborative Environment

Work alongside a passionate team, where your contributions will make a significant impact

Innovation Focus:

Be part of a company that values forward-thinking solutions

Community Focus:

Be part of a company that truly values its communities and strives to make a positive impact.

Be Part of a Legacy:

Join a company with a long-standing commitment to community and innovation.

Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.

Musgrave operate a Work Smart hybrid working model where you can alternate your time between connecting and collaborating in the business and working remotely.