Program Manager

Woolworths Group; Sydney; Híbrido; AUD 250.000 - 400.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

WFH flexibility

Bonus opportunities

Career development

Descripción de la vacante

Woolworths Group, via its Primary Connect network in Australia, is seeking a seasoned project leader to drive end-to-end Tier 1 supply chain infrastructure initiatives. You will lead diverse streams—DC Design, IT, Property, Replenishment and more—across design, build, commissioning and benefits realisation, with flexibility to work from home from Norwest offices.

You will guide governance, manage risks and costs, and collaborate with internal customers and external suppliers to deliver complex

Formación

• 3+ years in FMCG/retail supply chain project delivery.
• Experience leading multi-stream teams (DC Design, IT, Property, Replenishment, Commercial, Network Design, Business Readiness, Change and Communications, Legal).
• Willingness to travel interstate as required.

Responsabilidades

• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle from design, construction, operational delivery to ramp-up.
• Lead a broad team of stream leads and external suppliers to deliver design, build, commissioning and benefits realisation of Tier 1 infrastructure.
• Challenge decisions while maintaining governance, reporting progress, risks, issues and financials.
• Coordinate with site facilities and operations, ensure SWMS and works plans are aligned.

Conocimientos

Supply Chain project delivery

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Change management

Descripción del empleo

• Provide project leadership on the delivery of Tier 1 Supply Chain projects worth $100 million to $1 billion
• Lead a diverse team of streams including DC Design, Property, IT, Replenishment, Commercial, Transport Network Design, Business Readiness, Change and Communications, Legal
• Norwest Support Offices with flexibility to work from home

• Provide project leadership on the delivery of Tier 1 Supply Chain projects worth $100 million to $1 billion
• Lead a diverse team of streams including DC Design, Property, IT, Replenishment, Commercial, Transport Network Design, Business Readiness, Change and Communications, Legal
• Norwest Support Offices with flexibility to work from home

Welcome To Primary Connect

Primary Connect is the most extensive food and retail supply chain network in Australia and New Zealand. Our 10,000-strong team are an essential part of the expansive Woolworths Group, which encompasses Woolworths Supermarkets and Metro stores, BIG W, Countdown NZ, Quantium, and more. With us, your possibilities are not limited to a single opportunity.

We’re delivering to more than 3,000 retail stores every day (stores like Woolworths, BIG W, Dan Murphy’s, and BWS), but at Primary Connect, we’re more than just a supply chain business. We’re a big team, but every individual plays a pivotal role and leaves a distinctive impact.

Our extensive reach opens up boundless opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development. By raising your hand, fostering relationships, and seizing the moment, you can take control of your own unique path.

What You’ll Experience

• We’re a team-first organisation. We’ll equip you with the necessary training for success in your role, and provide continuous career development and learning opportunities.
• We offer competitive remuneration with generous bonus offers, and access to a number of employee benefits, eg grocery, mobile, insurance discounts
• Unparalleled career development opportunities beyond the Primary Connect network
• Flexible working with WFH days and flexible start / finish times
• We prioritise sustainability, striving to contribute to a greener, better future.
• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you

What You’ll Do

• Manage end-to-end project lifecycle, including detailed design, construction, operational delivery, and volume ramp-up.
• Manage a broad team of stream leads including (but not limited to) DC Design, Property, IT, Replenishment, Commercial, Network Design, Business Readiness, Change and Communications, Legal as well as external suppliers to deliver the Design, Build, Commissioning of the new operation and Benefits realisation of Tier 1 Infrastructure Project
• Challenge decisions whilst ensuring robust decision-making is made, reporting progress, risks, issues, and financials across departments, maintaining governance, and adhering to Woolworths' project management framework.
• Facilitate the implementation of fit-outs for new warehouses through on-site presence, including managing contractor inductions, reviewing relevant Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and work plans, and coordinating with the site facilities and operations teams.
• Work collaboratively with internal customers, the broader Primary Connect team, and other Woolworths Group business units.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years Supply Chain project delivery experience, within the FMCG / Retail Sector
• Sound knowledge of the development , construction, and business readiness of large scale warehousing or distribution facilities as well as those streams feeding into the project including DC Operations, Property Development, IT Systems and Infrastructure, Transport Development, DC Design, Safety, Change Management and Transition Planning
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple teams to achieve the agreed deliverables
• A collaborative approach to achieving outcomes. This will be a team effort. Interpersonal relationship skills are essential
• Ability to work under pressure and to be resilient across an extended project
• Flexibility for periodic interstate travel (as project demands require) is expected

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.

Platinum Tier Employer - Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQ+ inclusion

Employer of Choice for Gender Equality - Workplace Gender Equality Agency.