IT Project Manager

Woolworths Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Team discounts

Rewards program

Wellbeing program

Generous leave policy

Job summary

Woolworths Group is seeking a strategic IT Project Manager to drive end-to-end transformations across a multi-brand retail environment. You will champion change management, lead planning and execution, and ensure governance and financial controls are maintained from inception to go-live.

The role emphasises stakeholder engagement, cross-functional leadership and a strong SDLC background to deliver enterprise-level IT projects in a dynamic, hybrid work setting at our Bella Vista head office.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise managing projects within large-scale, complex or multi-brand environments.
• Track record delivering enterprise-level IT projects from inception to go-live.
• Deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Experience designing, implementing and optimizing ICT systems.
• Ability to lead change management alongside technical delivery.

Responsibilities

• Define and document project plans with clear scope, timelines and resources.
• Lead cross-functional squads to achieve milestones while controlling costs and quality.
• Apply scheduling, risk mitigation and fiscal oversight to keep initiatives on track.

Skills

Project management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

SDLC

ICT systems design

Job description

• Orchestrate enterprise level IT transformations that redefine the retail experience
• Be the change management champion!
• Hybrid and Flexible working from our Bella Vista head office

We are Woolworths Group

200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition 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.

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can.

Welcome to Group Enablement

Our Group Enablement Teams are the Technology, Business Enablement, Value Chain and Replenishment experts developing new capabilities and platforms for a better retail future. We’re the crucial link between our stores and the stock they need, the IT engine moving our business forward, the strategic connectors streamlining the way we work, and the forward thinkers using tech to transform the retail experience. Uniting cutting edge technology, data and retail smarts, you’ll work behind the scenes, in the margins and across every corner of the business – to uplift our capability, amplify our collective impacts and revolutionise the customer experience.

What You’ll Do

This role is responsible for driving successful business transformation through expert stakeholder engagement and change management. You will lead the end-to-end execution of key projects, maintaining accountability for strategic planning, team coordination, and comprehensive project financial management.

• Define and document the project plans, meticulously balancing scope, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure clear paths to success.
• Lead and inspire cross-functional squads to achieve milestones without compromising on quality or cost.
• Leverage your expertise in scheduling, risk mitigation, and fiscal oversight to keep complex initiatives on track and under budget.
• Maintain a pulse throughout the project phases, proactively steering the team through structured management and control.
• Transform technical updates into clear, actionable insights for executive stakeholders and various governance forams.
• Identify potential bottlenecks and risks early, engineering creative solutions to minimize impact before they reach the critical path.

What You’ll Bring

You are a strategic IT Project Manager who thrives in large-scale, multi-brand environments where complexity is the norm. You bring a proven track record of delivering high-quality outcomes, underpinned by a deep mastery of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and the design of optimised ICT systems. Beyond the technical build, you are a champion of change management, possessing the unique ability to guide teams through both technical and process-driven transitions with ease.

• Proven expertise managing projects within large-scale, complex, or multi-brand environments, with the ability to navigate matrixed organizational structures.
• A track record of successfully delivering enterprise-level IT projects, taking full ownership of quality outcomes from inception to "go-live."
• Demonstrated experience leveraging innovative technologies and a solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to drive digital evolution.
• Deep expertise in the design, implementation, and optimization of ICT systems, ensuring technical infrastructure aligns perfectly with business goals.
• Proven ability to manage the "human side" of technology, leading technical and process-driven change management to ensure high user adoption.
• While not mandatory, experience within the Retail sector is highly regarded and will help you hit the ground running in our fast-paced environment.
• Possession of (or active progress toward) relevant formal qualifications, such as PMBOK, PRINCE2, Agile, or Cert IV, complemented by active membership in professional industry associations.

What You’ll Experience

Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work:

• Hybrid working, including in office 3 days and work from home
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including a competitive leave policy and 24/7 access to the Sonder app.

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.