Senior Manager - Partnerships & Transition

Company DescriptionLet’s create a more sociable future togetherAt Endeavour, we’re totally into what we do. With a portfolio that includes Dan Murphy’s, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, we love to bring people together. Together we share our passion for our products and industry; it’s what inspires us to dream big, and continue to create new experiences for our customers and teams across Australia. If you thrive on positive energy, we want to meet you! Job DescriptionBe uniquely you, come as you are Become a key figure in a rare transitionInnovate a grow in a market leading businessThe Senior Manager, Partnerships & Transition is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of technology programs for the Endeavour Group and will support the separation of the Endeavour Group from Woolworths. The role will be an essential interface between the Woolworths IT and Endeavour IT Program Teams and will support the successful execution of the Woolworths and Endeavor Technology Partnership Agreement. The role will manage the Transition work stream for technology and will ensure projects are being delivered according to the Endeavour Group Technology roadmap. The Senior Manager, Partnerships & Transition Manager will ensure programs are professionally managed from original concept through to final implementation. Strong relationship management, commercial acumen, and engagement skills are essential in ensuring the successful implementation of these programs and building collaborative partnerships with key stakeholders. The separation of Endeavour systems will include opportunities to merge and grow the Hotel and Retail systems across the Endeavor group collectively contributing to the IT Transformation. This role will contribute significantly to the development of the future state of Endeavour systems. From time to time the role will also support the commercial aspects of Transition and Transformation including financial planning, contract management and vendor relationships.Ensuring all Transition and Transformation projects are aligned to the technology strategy, roadmap and enterprise architecture is a key component of this role.Sound good? Read on.Here is a taster of what you can expect in this role:Transition ManagementEnsure projects are being delivered according to the Endeavour Group Technology roadmapIdentify and manage the interdependencies between Transition projects and other programs.Ensure a common understanding of separation events between Endeavour and WoolworthsManage and regularly review the performance of the program against the strategic plan and facilitate removing impediments to the planManage and coordinate the estimation of cost and timing for new projects. Understand the commercial impacts, ensure alignment to strategy and architecture, and coordinate the prioritisation of deliveryIdentify and manage risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies for the Transition work streamEstablish and maintain key metrics that demonstrate insights into the performance of the Transition workstream.Ensure projects are managed appropriately across the Transition programs.Relationship ManagementBuild relationships with senior executivesBuild and maintain relationship across the Endeavour Groups Technology DepartmentBuild and maintain relationships with the Woolworths Business Partner and other key Woolworths stakeholdersManage the expectations of the business and other IT departmentsPromote opportunities to solve business needs with process improvement and ITAdvise of work stream, risks, assumptions and dependenciesEnsure regular and appropriate communication with key stakeholdersProvide a reference point for information about Endeavour Information Technology QualificationsNow let’s talk about you: 7-10+ years experience in program management/technology leadership in a large organisationPortfolio management experience / demonstrated ability to be across multiple x domain projects/programs at the same timeExperience in managing complex technology programs and projects. Strong stakeholder management and leadership with the ability to influence upwards and outwards whilst growing capabilities ` within the team.Ability to effectively engage and manage conflicting stakeholder requirementsTrack record of effective delivery, skilled in delivery methodologies, planning, scheduling, risk / issue management, and ability to manage controls of the project.Excellent knowledge of performance evaluation and change management principlesVendor engagement (both software vendor and professional services providers)Contract and commercial schedule interpretationDemonstrated capability of working with onshore and offshore teamsStrong commercial acumen with budget management within an IT contextBachelor’s Degree in business management, Information Technology, engineering or related disciplineThe benefits are good too!We offer flexible working in every senseAn exclusive discount card for BWS, Dan Murphy’s, Woolworths, BIG W and other Endeavour Group brands, including our ALH pubsMonthly meeting-free days Your health and wellbeing is your most important asset, and as one of our valued team members, it’s our first priority. You will have a range of free services to help you live well and support your physical, mental and financial wellbeingEndeavour Group is full of opportunities - use our dedicated learning and development options to grow an idea, yourself, and your career. This is just the start, so dream big.At Endeavour, we value being a workplace where everyone’s welcome - if you meet a number of the requirements (and not all), we encourage you to apply. Additional InformationWe are together creatorsWith a portfolio that includes Dan Murphy’s, BWS, ALH Hotels, Pinnacle Drinks and more, Endeavour Group is big on sociability. Together we create the moments that bring millions of people together. And together we have more fun, create more opportunities, and score a lot more goals. We’re serious about creating a safe, inclusive and fun place to rock up to where equal opportunity is key, and flexibility is part of how we roll. We’re all about creating a more sociable future - for our customers and each other. If this job excites you - and you’re close-enough on the requirements, reach out, we’d love to hear from you.You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or at endeavourgroupcareers.com.au.Our Talent Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Endeavour Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.#WeAreTogetherCreators #ComeAsYouAre #DreamBig #FeelTheEnergy #LeaveYourMark #EndeavourGroup