Senior Strategy Transformation Manager | Wiq

We strive to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow for our customers and team,  bringing the best of Woolworths Group and Quantium together to make data driven decisions. By partnering with Quantium, a world-class data science and advanced analytics business we’re excited about the future as we unlock the power of data to reimagine retail.

Through this partnership, we’ve created a new business called wiq who will harness the best of Woolworths Group and Quantium to reimagine retail by solving the most complex problems using data and analytics. As a team, we leverage Agile ways of working to help our team develop their skills while also making sure our team is focusing on solving the most complex problems for both our customers and team.

• Join a motivated and highly passionate team to play a pivotal role in our advanced analytics transformation
• Work at the cutting edge of retail analytics use cases and products in an agile environment
• Enjoy a wide-ranging role in a growing business transforming Australia’s leading grocer and the future of retail globally 
• State of the art offices in Eveleigh Precinct

About wiq and our Strategy & Analytics Transformation team

Wiq is a business unit bringing together the best of Woolworths and Quantium to unlock the power of data to reimagine retail. We build innovative advanced analytics solutions to the most complex problems for Woolworths Group and the retail industry globally, creating a better tomorrow for our team, customers and communities we serve.

Our wiq Insights team supports the delivery of Woolworths’ customer centric strategy through customer and market insights to key decision makers across Woolworths Group. Our team is on an exciting journey. We are evolving to step away from simply being providers of data to the business to truly embedding customer insights and analytics into daily decision making. 
 
What you'll do

You will support a high performing and evolving analytics team working on a diverse range of business problems and will have direct responsibility for cultivating a customer first and data driven decision making culture across the Group. 

Your advanced stakeholder management skills will see you effectively engaging with stakeholders across all levels, manage competing priorities on a regular basis and work with business teams to optimise the use of the teams resources for the best business outcomes. This highly-visible, hands on, role forms part of the wiq Insights leadership team and will be responsible for managing discrete projects and providing strategic support:
 
Key responsibilities:

• Lead development of customer and market insights self-service platform strategy; building on lessons learned and momentum from various initiatives run to date
• Achieve reduction in legacy bespoke analytics initiatives requests through successful diversion of business requests to self-service options
• Own the transformation agenda for Group’s self-service A/B testing analytics platform; increasing utilisation of the platform and further embedding into WOW processes
• Develop business relationships across a number of business units and across various career levels that help drive strategic outcomes
• Proactive identification of additional opportunities to improve Group data-led decision making through customer and market data
• Manage engagement and delivery from internal and external partners and work in joint teams and provide active guidance in the course of key specific strategic projects
• Develop compelling business cases that highlight ROI and strategic alignment & Support delivery of various transformation initiatives that support our strategic objectives

What you'll bring

We’re looking for someone who is curious and open-minded, comfortable in a fast-moving environment and dealing with ambiguity. You will be ready for a challenge and demonstrate a passion for retail and analytics. Along with a strong, core strategy toolkit you will have:

• A passion for analytics and the “so what” behind the data 
• 6+ years experience in strategy, preferably from a top-tier strategy consulting or data analytics firm; or corporate/in-house strategy
• Depth of experience and knowledge of complex problem-solving, project and change management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain strong relationships with middle and senior management stakeholders
• Ability to develop clear, compelling and high quality storylines and presentations
• Self-motivated, effective problem solver and project manager, overseeing the progress of multiple projects to build and deliver the strategy through to implementation
• Leadership capabilities and the ability to work well autonomously and in teams in pressured and/or ambiguous situations
• Solid understanding of the analytics and product development lifecycle with prior experience in successful implementation of new analytics platforms / tools in large corporate environments
• Previous retail experience is highly regarded 

 
What you'll experience

• An attractive remuneration package and great team discounts & benefits across our brands
• An opportunity to build a new business with global reach, working on cutting-edge solutions with some of the best analytics talent
• Flexible and hybrid work arrangements
• Regular training and education to grow your career
• Tech options - Woolworths are the largest employer of Google Apps in Australia, are early adopters of Agile and have BYOD options too
• An exciting career and increasing leadership opportunities as our business grows

Please note that our Talent Team are taking a well deserved break over the holidays, Friday Dec 22nd returning Monday 8th Jan 2024.

We thank you for your patience over this period and wish you a happy holidays

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Endless possibilities with Woolworths Group

We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ 

Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

You can learn more about working with us on LinkedIn or via www.wowcareers.com.au. #LI #work180.
 
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