Senior Project Manager

Job description: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. About the team Coles Liquor is a trusted retailer with three iconic trading banners, Liquorland, First Choice Liquor Market and Vintage Cellars. Our purpose is to help adult Australians lead happier and healthier lives by drinking in a responsible and sustainable way. As a drink's specialist, Coles Liquor hosts an extensive range of wines, spirits and beers and we are passionate about providing customers with local and relevant products. Our knowledgeable Team Members serve customers through our network of more than 950 stores and ultra-convenient online sites, delivering on our commitment to provide accessible drink solutions for every occasion. About the role Coles Liquor is currently undergoing a business transformation underpinned by a raft of projects of varying scale. These projects typically involve a combination of system and process changes. Program Apollo is a multi-year undertaking that will require strong management and governance to achieve success. The Senior Project Manager will support the successful implementation of these projects within the liquor transformation team from inception to completion. Please note this is a 12 month fixed-term opportunity. You'll also: Lead a team of Business Analysts and SME's to deliver project outcomes in line with the agreed business case Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned Project Managers to plan and develop scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives Direct the IT PM, to ensure the technical delivery streams support the desired business outcomes Create a strong working relationship with the engineering team Deliver strong project governance and disciplines within the team Build relationships with key stakeholders to advocate and negotiate acceptable outcomes About you and your skills We are looking for a highly skilled professional who has demonstrated experience in leadership and project management, ideally within a Retail or FMCG business. You'll also have: Demonstrated experience in project managing significant projects within a Program and mid-scale business initiatives including financial and people management. History of involvement in major system change projects. Demonstrated experience working successfully with management to deploy initiatives aligned to business objectives. Ability to relate to and understand business requirements in all retail stream (operations, merchandise, supply chain, marketing) Retail system expertise and proven track record of working closely with IT team in implementing change / new systems Take your next step into something bigger, apply now 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: 110907 Employment Type: Fixed Term