Digital Product Graduate Programme 2026

Digital Product Graduate Programme 2026

At Musgrave, we support thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses. Every day we feed one in three people in Ireland through 18 market-leading food and beverage brands that include SuperValu, Centra, Daybreak, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave MarketPlace. Our values and purpose challenge and inspire us to do the right thing, with a focus on practising good, fair, and honest business, a commitment to profit with purpose, and working relentlessly to innovate and lead the way in our market. 

The digital product team shapes strategy, development, and optimisation of digital products to deliver seamless user experiences and measurable business value. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, prioritise features, and oversee the product lifecycle. Leverage data, market insights, and emerging technologies to continuously enhance product performance and customer engagement. 

You’ll work alongside designers, 3rd party developers, IT business analysts, and business teams to help shape and deliver various instore digital products. These products range from checkout solutions and Scan & Go technology to digital price labels and instore kiosk ordering; all with a focus on enhancing the customer experience. Typical tasks include supporting user research, preparing product documentation, analysing performance, and contributing to planning with stakeholders across the organisation. 

This is an exciting and dynamic area in Musgrave, and we aim to be on the forefront of retail digital innovation in Ireland. You will have the opportunity to develop core product management skills while making a real impact on live projects. It exists to provide learning, mentorship, and practical experience in managing digital products from concept to delivery. 

We are looking for you to join the wider Digital Product & UX team, you will work on instore digital projects, gaining exposure to discovery, delivery, and optimisation. The scope includes supporting day to day product activities, engaging with cross-functional teams, and contributing ideas that help shape the future of our digital portfolio. 

Musgrave Institute 

At Musgrave, we believe in more than just learning — we believe in transformation. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, this is where your journey begins. Through Musgrave Institute, you will be in an award-winning development Graduate Programme designed to celebrate your strengths, expand your skillset and empower you to create your future. You will achieve this through customisable development, key experiences in your role, bespoke graduate development experiences, coaching and mentoring.  You’ll also work on business projects which you will present to our senior leadership at our dedicated Early Careers Summit.  

Key Activities

• Work alongside Product Managers to shape product strategy and prioritise features
• Assist in defining product requirements by gathering insights from users, stakeholders, and market research
• Translate business needs into clear user stories and requirements
• Collaborate with UX, IT, marketing, sales and operations teams as well as third-party vendors and platform providers to ensure smooth product delivery
• Monitor product performance using analytics tools; track KPIs and recommend enhancements
• Conduct competitive analysis and market research to inform product strategy
• Participate in QA testing and validate new features before release
• Support go-to-market planning, including documentation, training, and communications
• Collect and organise customer feedback to prioritise improvements
• Ensure product initiatives align with business goals and user experience best practices
• Process all purchase orders, support recharge process, tracking monthly
• Support any additional projects or work streams within the team
• Work in the business 3 days a week; travel to stores and other sites may be required to complete projects
• Participation in formal development modules and projects on the Graduate Development Programme through Musgrave Institute 

Essential Qualification

• Honours Degree (Level 8) in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science or a related discipline  

Essential Skills and Knowledge

• Naturally curious and proactive
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A problem-solver with a user first mindset and analytical thinking
• Interest in digital tools, data, and how technology shapes user experiences
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Planning and organising skills, attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
• Be a team player, build excellent working relationships with key stakeholders
• Full driver’s license and must have own transport for store visits 

Starting salary is €35,000 and increases after 12 months subject to performance. 

5% Programme completion bonus

Additional benefits include:

• Hybrid Working
• 23 days holidays
• Market Leading Pension Scheme
• Subsidised Cafeteria
• Be Well Work Well: our health and wellbeing programme including online yoga and HIIT classes
• Employee Assistance Programme: Free, independent and confidential advice on mental health, wellbeing, financial or legal issues
• Employee discount in Musgrave MarketPlace
• Award-Winning Development (gradireland Graduate Employer of the Year in 2019 and 2021, Best Training and Development Programme – Business/ Management in 2022, 2024 and 2025)
• Customised learning through Musgrave Institute
• Individual coaching
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Bike to Work scheme
• Free parking
• Digital Doctor
• Home office equipment
• Employee Resource Groups

We enjoy a flexible hybrid way of working which allows us to focus on our outcomes and contributions.  Work Smart @Musgrave is our hybrid approach which gives us the option to alternate our time between connecting and collaborating in the office and working remotely. Working this way allows us to enjoy the best of the remote working experience while also giving us the opportunity to connect in person and work together onsite. Across Musgrave, our roles allow for different levels of flexibility. 

Hybrid arrangements are currently 3 days in the office. Travel to stores/external partners may also be required in this role.

The primary office location for this role is Cork with business travel required