El Corte Inglés is the largest department store group in Europe and a dominant force in the Spanish retail landscape. Headquartered in Madrid, the conglomerate operates a diverse portfolio including department stores, supermarkets, travel agencies, and insurance services. With a workforce of tens of thousands, it serves as a primary pillar of the Spanish economy and a leader in consumer goods distribution.

For international professionals, El Corte Inglés offers a gateway into the Spanish corporate world, particularly within its expanding digital, IT, and logistics hubs. While customer-facing roles typically require high Spanish proficiency, the company's focus on e-commerce and supply chain modernization has increased demand for specialized technical talent and project managers from diverse backgrounds.

Founded in 1940 by Ramón Areces in Madrid, the company began as a small tailor shop. Over several decades, it expanded through aggressive growth and acquisitions to become Spain's most iconic retail conglomerate.

For international professionals

Largest department store chain in Europe with a massive physical and digital footprint across Spain.
Offers a wide variety of roles ranging from specialized tech and engineering to corporate management and retail.
Headquartered in Madrid with a presence in every major Spanish city and province.
Currently undergoing a significant digital transformation, creating opportunities for international IT and e-commerce experts.
Known for providing long-term career stability and being one of the most recognized brands in the country.

Project Lead

El Corte Ingles

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

Are you looking to develop your talent in a place where your effort is recognized? We offer a dynamic, close-knit, and forward-looking environment. Here, every day is a new opportunity to learn, grow, and shine. Imagine being part of a diverse team where evolution and customer service are our priority. At El Corte Inglés, our work is a shared passion.

The project awaiting you.

You will join as a Project Lead, assuming a key role in leading strategic transformation projects within the organization.

Your mission will be to analyze the business, define solutions, and lead their end-to-end implementation, driving initiatives that improve efficiency and contribute to growth. You will work in a cross-functional environment, collaborating closely with different areas and having high exposure to management.

Main functions and requirements.

Functions:

· Lead strategic projects from definition to execution

· Analyze business data and develop business cases

· Coordinate multidisciplinary business teams

· Monitor project progress (deadlines, scope, and risks)

· Prepare executive presentations for management

· Identify improvement opportunities and drive new initiatives

Requirements:

· University degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics or similar (MBA or postgraduate degree valued)

· Minimum of 5 years of experience leading complex projects, preferably in strategic consulting and/or the retail sector

· High level of English (C1)

· Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

· Experience in Agile environments

· Knowledge of data analysis (SQL, Power BI or similar)

· Familiarity with artificial intelligence tools applied to the work environment

· High analytical capacity, business vision, and results orientation

· Excellent communication, influence, and cross-functional teamwork skills

· Ability to operate in complex and technological environments

We offer a variety of social benefits that will contribute to your well-being.

- Exclusive discounts and financing options.

- Life insurance.

- Corporate University.

- Continuous training for professional development.

- Study grants for employees' children.

- In-house Medical Service.

- Flexible remuneration plan.

If you find this position interesting, we invite you to apply, as your experience could be very valuable to us. In our company, everyone is welcome.

View original advert (Spanish)

¿Buscas desarrollar tu talento y un lugar dónde tu esfuerzo sea reconocido? Te ofrecemos un entorno dinámico, cercano y de futuro. Aquí, cada día es una nueva oportunidad para aprender, crecer y brillar. Imagina formar parte de un equipo diverso, donde la evolución y el servicio al cliente son nuestra prioridad. En El Corte Inglés, nuestro trabajo es una pasión compartida.

El proyecto que te espera.

Te incorporarás como Project Lead, asumiendo un papel clave en el liderazgo de proyectos estratégicos de transformación dentro de la organización.

Tu misión será analizar el negocio, definir soluciones y liderar su implementación de extremo a extremo, impulsando iniciativas que mejoren la eficiencia y contribuyan al crecimiento. Trabajarás en un entorno transversal, colaborando estrechamente con diferentes áreas y con alta exposición a dirección.

Funciones principales y requisitos.

Funciones:

· Liderar proyectos estratégicos desde la definición hasta la ejecución

· Analizar datos de negocio y desarrollar business cases

· Coordinar equipos multidisciplinares de negocio

· Hacer seguimiento del avance de los proyectos (plazos, alcance y riesgos)

· Elaborar presentaciones ejecutivas para dirección

· Identificar oportunidades de mejora e impulsar nuevas iniciativas

Requisitos:

· Formación universitaria en Ingeniería, ADE, Económicas o similar (valorable MBA o postgrado)

· Experiencia mínima de 5 años liderando proyectos complejos, preferiblemente en consultoría estratégica y/o sector retail

· Nivel alto de inglés (C1)

· Manejo avanzado de Excel y PowerPoint

· Experiencia en entornos Agile

· Conocimiento en análisis de datos (SQL, Power BI o similares)

· Familiaridad con herramientas de inteligencia artificial aplicadas al entorno laboral

· Alta capacidad analítica, visión de negocio y orientación a resultados

· Excelentes habilidades de comunicación, influencia y trabajo transversal

· Capacidad para desenvolverse en entornos complejos y tecnológicos

Te ofrecemos una variedad de beneficios sociales que contribuirán a tu bienestar.

- Descuentos exclusivos y opciones de financiación.

- Seguro de vida.

- Universidad Corporativa.

- Formación continua para el desarrollo profesional.

- Ayudas al estudio para hijos e hijas de empleados.

- Servicio Médico propio.

- Plan de retribución flexible.

Si te resulta interesante este puesto, te invitamos a que apliques, ya que tu experiencia podría ser muy valiosa para nosotros. En nuestra empresa todas las personas son bienvenidas.