Project Management Associate
2025 Graduate Programme
Hybrid Working
Tirlán
Tirlán is a world-class food and nutrition co-operative, with a diverse portfolio of quality ingredients, leading consumer and agri brands.
Tirlán owns leading brands such as Avonmore, Kilmeaden Cheese, Millac, Solmiko, Truly Grass Fed, Premier Milk, Wexford, mymilkman.ie and GAIN Animal Nutrition.
We nurture a talented team across Ireland, the US, MEA and China, delivering annual revenues of over €3 billion, and over 2,300 people to manage our network of 11 processing plants and 52 agri branches. Our purpose is to nourish the world while safeguarding our environment for future generations.
Role Profile
Our Graduate Programme is designed to take you through a series of real-world learning experiences, helping you build confidence in your abilities and flourish in your career.
Tirlán is offering a unique opportunity for a graduate to join our Strategy Development team as a Project Management Associate. This role will be Hybrid.
Located in our Abbey Quarter Office, this role reports to the Head of Strategy Development and supports the delivery of our strategy projects.
Responsibilities Work closely with the Strategy Execution Office team to oversee efficient delivery of approved projects and programmes.Work closely with sponsors, business leads, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and scope.Provide guidance and assistance with drafting project charters, business cases, and creating detailed project plans.Support the delivery of projects within scope, plan, quality, and budget.Provide project management leadership for assigned projects and business initiatives.Provide regular communication updates on the status of projects.Work with cross-functional teams to successfully deliver projects.Provide support with the preparation of regular reports for the Project Steering Groups, Programme Management, and HSE.Support quality assurance reviews and checks to monitor the quality of project deliverables, outputs, and reporting.Assist with regular reporting on project performance including schedule, budget, and resource utilisation against agreed targets.Support SEO inputs and updates to Tirlán's Performance Management processes, the 3M framework.Deliver training on specific aspects of Tirlán's project lifecycle methods and standards.Requirements Degree in or significant knowledge of Project Management standards and methods.Industry qualifications such as CAPM, PMP or Prince2 a distinct advantage.Knowledge and experience of stakeholder management and change management.Strong collaboration and team-working skills.Good problem-solving skills.Strong communication skills including written, verbal, and presentation.Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and build relationships with stakeholders across the business.Strong MS Project and other related Office software skills a benefit.Some travel may be required, depending on business needs.Accessibility to move between offices is a distinct advantage.If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date resume.
We offer 2 year structured graduate development programme.Site or team rotations as part of the programme.Year on year salary increment.Hybrid working.Free parking incl. EV charging – where applicable.On-site gym free to use for employees.Bike to work scheme.Work/life balance and collaborative work culture.Career progression opportunities.About us
Through our expertise in research and development, customer insights, food safety, and state-of-the-art manufacturing we bring innovative food and nutrition solutions to a global market. Our new and vibrant headquarters in Kilkenny City operates as a collaboration hub where multi-functional teams come together in a hybrid work environment.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe in the value of difference. We know that different perspectives, life experience, and backgrounds can drive innovation and deliver growth. We welcome people from all walks of life without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status.
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