Senior Platform Manager - Workplace Applications - Hawthorn East

Coles; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Australian retailer is looking for a Senior Platform Manager to define and maintain the strategic roadmap for its Workplace Applications team. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in technology platform management and leadership in workplace technology applications. This role emphasizes stability, governance, and the implementation of emerging technologies. The position offers flexible working options and various employee benefits including discounts and paid parental leave.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Office gym and fitness classes

Discounts on purchases

Learning and development opportunities

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in technology platform or application management.
• Demonstrated leadership in Operations and Strategy for Workplace Technology Applications.
• Proven track record in large-scale, enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineering and product teams on upgrades and enhancements.
• Monitor platform usage and performance.
• Ensure platforms are stable and well-supported.

Skills

Technology platform management

Leadership in Operations and Strategy

Managing complex technology platforms

Experience in DevOps and security architecture

Incident management and problem resolution

Tools

Microsoft 365

Atlassian

Job description

Overview

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 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

Our Technology team is the backbone of the business, building and maintaining the information technology infrastructure that support Coles Group. As a part of the Technology team, you get the opportunity to work through complex, challenging, meaningful problems using large data sets and new technologies to expand your skills and experience.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Platform Manager to join our Workplace Applications team in Technology. This role is responsible for defining and maintaining the strategic roadmap for platforms, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture, business needs and technology direction. Coles is actively pursuing operationalising emerging Workplace Technologies such as personal AI & productivity toolsets, and this role will be accountable for driving the implementation, operation and adoption of these technologies.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with engineering, architecture and product teams to plan and prioritise upgrades, enhancements and lifecycle initiatives.
• Monitor platform usage and performance to inform investment, rationalisation or optimisation decisions
• Ensure platforms are stable, performant and well-supported across environments and use cases
• Collaborate with operations SRE and vendor teams to ensure effective monitoring, alerting and operational procedures
• Ensure platforms meet governance standards and external compliance requirements, including data security, audit readiness and change control
• Coordinate risk assessments and work with Cyber Security and Risk teams to close gaps and ensure platform controls are in place
• Facilitate platform governance forums, backlog management and release planning in collaboration with delivery teams

About you and your skills

• 10+ years experience in technology platform or application management, with responsibility for end-to-end lifecycle, performance and support
• Demonstrated leadership experience in Operations and Strategy for Workplace Technology Applications is desirable (including but not limited to Microsoft 365 suite, Atlassian, desktop client applications and Employee Applications/smart building)
• Proven track record managing complex technology platforms in large-scale, enterprise or multi-stakeholder environments
• Experience coordinating across engineering, DevOps, security architecture and business teams to deliver platform enhancements and maintain operational health
• Demonstrated experience in platform lifecycle management, including upgrades, patching, decommissioning and technology risk remediation
• Hands-on experience managing incidents, problem resolution and root cause analysis across production systems or mission-critical platforms
• Experience working with third-party or support partners, including oversight of SLAs, support models and escalations

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What’s in it for you?

• Flexible working options: We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
• Office perks: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
• Discounts: Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Opportunities for learning and development: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
• Paid parental leave: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
• Investment in your future: Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

Recruitment process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. 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. For further information and additional contact details visit the Our Recruitment Process section of our careers site or email [e-mail]

Job ID: 166046