Programme Manager

We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you'll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you'll also get to see your impact.

To understand our merchandise business, we need to understand our customers. That's why you'll find us working across all business units at Coles Supermarkets, Liquor and Coles Local. Supermarkets is one of the largest teams at Coles, but we're a close-knit group that come from all over the world. We're passionate about working at the forefront of merchandising and making sure our customers have quality products at the right price.

As part of Coles' vision to be the "most trusted retailer in Australia" and strategy pillar to "deliver consistently for the future" the Own Brand Strategic and Sustainable Sourcing team have a portfolio of commitments which they are accountable to deliver.

As our new Programme Manager with a focus on packaging you will partner closely with the Lead Sustainable Packaging Manager.

In this fixed term opportunity for 18 months you will be responsible for providing centralised programme management deliver a key strategic project for Coles and our customers.

You'll also be:
• Accountable for the delivery of external commitment and regulatory requirements
• Management, tracking and reporting of the project activity and delivery statuses
• Identify and manage any risks or concerns within the project group
• Partner and manage varied supplier, vendor and brand relationships
• Facilitate and embed ways of working across the key stakeholder teams, to deliver packaging sourcing commitments and audit requirements

Bring your proven programme management skills into this exciting role as part of the wider Own Brand team. This role will see you leverage your relationships building skills in a role that have great opportunity to have impact!

You will also need to have:

• Proven experience in project management and influencing cross functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and program management.
• Strong business analytics and process mapping experience.
• Experience with business cases and implementation tracking.

Please note that applications will close on the 31st January.

With us it's not about the discounts (although you do get those), it's about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is invested in and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work including work from home, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.

We're continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that's just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We're happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. Find out more in the ‘Our Recruitment Process' section of our careers site.

Job ID: 108750

Employment Type: Fixed Term