Project Principle – Commercial

Wesfarmers; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Wesfarmers OneDigital is building Australia's leading data and digital retail ecosystem, underpinned by AI across everything we do. We operate across four pillars - loyalty, data, retail media and AI, turning millions of customer interactions into insights that shape how Australians shop, live and connect.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Principal! This is a hands-on role focused on project definition and structuring, commercial analysis, business case preparation, forecasting and

Qualifications

• 4-7 years relevant experience in the design, evaluation, recommendation and implementation of evaluation opportunities.
• You are curious and a self-starter who will turn ideas into opportunities for the Wesfarmers Group.
• A passion for adding value to a business by understanding commercial issues, solving complex problems & developing opportunities.
• You are a demonstrated high performer both in your ability to work independently or as part of a team, and have experience in leading project teams.
• You embrace the challenge of contributing to business decisions, with stakeholders at all levels. You effectively communicate your views with senior stakeholders.
• You want to take the next step in your career where your skills are sought across the Wesfarmers Group and provide you further opportunity for growth.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate project-based investment opportunities, including emerging innovation and corporate development initiatives.
• Accountable for commercial impact assessment on initiatives and investments, including business case preparation and post-implementation review.
• Influence decision-making through clear, evidence-based commercial recommendations.
• Analyse key business drivers to develop commercial insights that improve business performance.
• Contribute to and drive the development of the five-year strategic plan.
• Use internal and external data sources to generate insights that support fact-based decision-making.
• Business partnering and stakeholder management.
• Partner with functional business units and the leadership team to define and deliver on projects to support the delivery of commercial and strategic objectives.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key business partners and stakeholders across Wesfarmers divisions.

Job description

Wesfarmers OneDigital is building Australia's leading data and digital retail ecosystem, underpinned by AI across everything we do. We operate across four pillars - loyalty, data, retail media and AI, turning millions of customer interactions into insights that shape how Australians shop, live and connect.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Project Principal! This is a hands-on role focused on project definition and structuring, commercial analysis, business case preparation, forecasting and long-term strategic planning. The Project Principal – OneDigital Commercial, will take a lead role in project delivery, financial analysis, insights and business partnering, driving the commercial agenda for OneDigital and enhancing commercial capability within the business.

The Commercial function is responsible for providing commercial support to projects across OneDigital and, ultimately, Wesfarmers Group. This includes both strategic execution and long-term strategic planning. Together, these activities ensure a satisfactory return on capital and transparency for key stakeholders.

What you’ll do

• Evaluate project-based investment opportunities, including emerging innovation and corporate development initiatives.
• Accountable for commercial impact assessment on initiatives and investments, including business case preparation and post-implementation review.
• Influence decision-making through clear, evidence-based commercial recommendations.
• Analyse key business drivers to develop commercial insights that improve business performance.
• Contribute to and drive the development of the five-year strategic plan.
• Use internal and external data sources to generate insights that support fact-based decision-making.
• Business partnering and stakeholder management.
• Partner with functional business units and the leadership team to define and deliver on projects to support the delivery of commercial and strategic objectives.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with key business partners and stakeholders across Wesfarmers divisions.

What you’ll need

• 4-7 years relevant experience, including experience in the design, evaluation, recommendation and implementation of evaluation opportunities
• You are curious and a self-starter who will turn ideas into opportunities for the Wesfarmers Group
• A passion for adding value to a business by understanding commercial issues, solving complex problems & developing opportunities
• You are a demonstrated high performer both in your ability to work independently or as part of a team, and have experience in leading project teams
• You embrace the challenge of contributing to business decisions, with stakeholders at all levels. You effectively communicate your views with senior stakeholders
• You want to take the next step in your career where your skills are sought across the Wesfarmers Group and provide you further opportunity for growth

About Wesfarmers

As one of Australia’s largest listed companies, we’re proud of our longstanding contribution to Australians. We continually reinvent ourselves and invest in the businesses we own and operate, including leading retailers like Bunnings, Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Priceline. We also have an online offering, including OnePass and the Group shared data asset. Our work doesn’t stop there, we operate in the industrials sector which supplies the nation with chemicals, energy and fertilisers, and industrial and safety products. And we participate in an integrated lithium joint venture, including the operation of a mine and concentrator and the development of a refinery.

Join the team at Corporate Office which provides support and advice across the Wesfarmers Group

The Corporate Office provides corporate services and support to the autonomous businesses within the Wesfarmers Group, enabling the achievement of Group objectives. It leads capital allocation and portfolio management for the Group and focuses on leveraging and enhancing the Group’s reputation to support attraction and retention of talent, securing investment opportunities and maintaining a low-cost capital. To do this, we need great people, working together and role modelling our values and ways of working.

Our culture

We’re results focused, but we’re a business that cares. Here we are less about titles and more about everyone playing a valuable role. We provide autonomy and space with freedom to operate, quickly learning from mistakes because we know they are part of the way forward. We’re curious, open minded, and collaborative. And although we’re thought leaders, we’re humble, and willing to share knowledge and learn from one another.

We know that diversity fosters greater innovation and better customer connection, so we strive to create an inclusive and diverse work environment.

For more information, visit our website at https://www.wesfarmers.com.au