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 – Project Coordinator

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.

We are looking for a Project Lead - Internal Projects and Training Coordinator to join the operations area, where they will have a key role directly supporting the department head and participating in internal transformation.

The selected person will lead the design and deployment of the area's training project, driving the creation of professional communities and promoting the adoption of new work methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile, as well as the use of artificial intelligence in process management. Additionally, they will coordinate the monitoring of the Action Plan and lead transversal initiatives aimed at improving operational efficiency.

This is a high-impact position with autonomy and visibility, ideal for profiles seeking to actively contribute to continuous improvement and organizational transformation.

Main functions and requirements.

Main functions

- Design, coordinate, and execute the training project for the operations area.

- Promote internal knowledge and learning communities.

- Monitor the department's Action Plan.

- Lead internal and transversal projects.

- Detect opportunities for improvement and process optimization.

- Support the area manager in strategic decision-making.

Requirements

- University degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related disciplines.

- 4-5 years of experience in project management or coordination roles.

- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile methodologies.

- Interest in digital transformation and applied artificial intelligence.

- Analytical capacity, organization, and results orientation.

- Communication skills and ability to work in collaborative 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.

Buscamos un/a Project Lead - Coordinador/a de Proyectos Internos y Capacitación para incorporarse al área de operaciones, donde tendrá un rol clave apoyando directamente al responsable del departamento y participando en la transformación interna.

La persona seleccionada liderará el diseño y despliegue del proyecto de capacitación del área, impulsando la creación de comunidades profesionales y promoviendo la adopción de nuevas metodologías de trabajo como Lean, Six Sigma y Agile, así como el uso de inteligencia artificial en la gestión de procesos. Además, coordinará el seguimiento del Plan de Acción y liderará iniciativas transversales orientadas a mejorar la eficiencia operativa.

Se trata de una posición con alto impacto, autonomía y visibilidad, ideal para perfiles que buscan contribuir activamente a la mejora continua y la transformación de la organización.

Funciones principales y requisitos.

Funciones principales

- Diseñar, coordinar y ejecutar el proyecto de capacitación del área de operaciones.

- Promover comunidades de conocimiento y aprendizaje interno.

- Realizar el seguimiento del Plan de Acción del departamento.

- Liderar proyectos internos y transversales.

- Detectar oportunidades de mejora y optimización de procesos.

- Apoyar al responsable del área en la toma de decisiones estratégicas.

Requisitos

- Titulación universitaria en Ingeniería, ADE o disciplinas afines.

- Experiencia de 4-5 años en gestión de proyectos o roles de coordinación.

- Conocimiento de metodologías Lean, Six Sigma y Agile.

- Interés en transformación digital e inteligencia artificial aplicada.

- Capacidad analítica, organización y orientación a resultados.

- Habilidades de comunicación y trabajo en entornos colaborativos.

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.