Senior Data Project Manager

Musgrave Group; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Musgrave Group is seeking a Senior Data Project Manager to lead the end-to-end delivery of data and analytics initiatives. You will work with Technical Programme Managers and Data Architects to ensure projects are governed, tracked and delivered with strong stakeholder alignment.

The role is based in Ireland with a flexible work location. A hybrid work model applies, with some travel to Cork required to coordinate with local teams.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering data/analytics projects.
• Proven ability to manage plans, timelines and risks.
• Strong governance and delivery discipline.
• Excellent communication with technical and business audiences.
• Experience across waterfall, agile or hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of data and analytics initiatives from initiation to closure.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Track and report progress, ensuring transparency across stakeholders.
• Identify and manage risks, issues and dependencies, escalating where appropriate.
• Coordinate activities across technical teams, business stakeholders and external partners.
• Support scoping, planning and prioritisation and ensure governance standards are applied.

Skills

Data project management

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Governance

Planning

Communication

Analytics domain

Education

Third-level IT/Business degree

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 aunifiedcloud-based, enterprise-scale data platform to support operational,analyticaland 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 theProject Management Lead, the roleis responsible forplanning,trackingand coordinating project delivery, ensuring initiatives are delivered in a controlled,transparentand well-governed manner.

The role focuses on delivery discipline,governanceand 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 berequired

What you’ll be doing

Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle for data and analytics initiatives, including planning,trackingand controlling project budgets and financial performance, from initiation through to delivery and closure.

Develop andmaintainproject plans, timelines,milestonesand deliverables.

Track and report on project progress, ensuring transparency across stakeholders.

Identifyand manage risks,issuesand dependencies, escalating whereappropriate.

Coordinate project activities across technical teams, businessstakeholdersand external partners.

Support project scoping,planningand prioritisation activities.

Ensure project governance standards, methodologies and documentation are consistently applied.

Facilitate project meetings,workshopsand 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 bedemonstratedthrough well-managed, predictable project delivery, strong stakeholder alignment, andhigh standardsin planning,reportingand governance

What we’re looking for

Experience delivering projects in data,technologyor analytics environments.

A strong background in project management methodologies (waterfall, agile or hybrid).

Proven ability to manage project plans, timelines,risksand 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 andmaintaindelivery discipline in fast-moving.

Experience working in data,analyticsor data platform environments.

Exposure to agile delivery practices or hybrid delivery models.

Familiarity with project portfolio or change management processes.

Strong planning,organisationand 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.

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.

Are you ready to make a difference?

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.