Senior Project Manager - Supply Chain

Woolworths Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks paid parental leave

Team discounts

Rewards program

Job summary

Woolworths Group’s Primary Connect is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end Tier 1 infrastructure initiatives. You will direct a broad team across DC Design, IT, Property, Supply Chain, and external vendors to design, build, and deliver projects valued up to AUD 1B.

You’ll leverage data analytics, AI tools, and robust governance to maximise ROI while coaching delivery teams. Hybrid work with three days onsite at Norwest supports strategic collaboration and execution.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Tier 1 infrastructure projects.
• Ability to manage multiple streams and teams.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and data tools.
• Ability to assess risks using predictive analysis and risk matrices.
• Engaging, professional stakeholder communication.
• Experience with automation and smart logistics technologies.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage projects through mobilisation, design, construction, and delivery.
• Challenge decisions using operational metrics and data dashboards.
• Report progress, risks, issues, and financials across forums.
• Collaborate with internal customers and Woolworths Group units.
• Ensure governance and assurance per PM framework.
• Support development of PM capability via digital tools and analytics.
• Drive benefits realisation of large-scale warehousing projects.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Leadership of multiple teams

Data analytics

Predictive modelling

Negotiation & influencing

Education

Project Management fundamentals degree

Tools

Knapp

Dematic

Schaeffer

Vanderlande

Swisslog

Job description

• Shape the future of Logistics, in a genuine end to end SPM role
• High visibility role, working across a diverse range of key stakeholders
• Hybrid role, 3 days onsite at Norwest
  

• Shape the future of Logistics, in a genuine end to end SPM role
• High visibility role, working across a diverse range of key stakeholders
• Hybrid role, 3 days onsite at Norwest
  

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), 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 Do

As a Senior Project Manager role you will provide project and thought leadership on the delivery of Tier 1 Infrastructure projects. These are projects typically in the investment range of $100m to $1b.

You will 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 large projects.

Strong financial and commercial acumen to ensure project decisions align with financial goals and maximising return on investment.

Leverage deep critical analysis, data insights, and emerging AI tools to examine current processes and standards, enabling continuous optimization and data-informed decision-making throughout the delivery phase.

Coaching and mentoring of the delivery team members.

This role will support the Supply Chain Network development initiatives including greenfield and brownfield developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Own, and manage project(s) and their management through all phases from project mobilisation, through detailed design and construction to operational delivery and ramp up to full volume.
• Challenge and pressure test decisions and proposed stream directions using operational metrics, predictive modeling, and robust data to ensure sound, evidence based decision-making.
• Report progress, risks & issues, and financials through various departmental and cross divisional forums using data-driven dashboards and reporting tools.
• Work collaboratively and closely with our major internal customers, as well as with the broader Primary Connect team as well as other Woolworths Group business units
• Ensure correct governance and assurance is maintained
• Supporting the development of project management capability and continuous improvement through digital tools and data analytics.
• Complying with the Woolworths project management framework.

What You’ll Bring

• 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
• Knowledge of project management methodologies,data management systems,and modern digital collaboration/project tracking tools
• Understands and able to identify risks and mitigate against them using predictive analysis and risk matrix tools
• Suitably qualified in Project Management fundamentals (or suitable equivalent technical degree)
• Engaging, personable and professional approach
• Ability to work under pressure and to be resilient across an extended project
• A collaborative approach to achieving outcomes. This will be a team effort. Interpersonal relationship skills are essential
• Automation and smart logistics experience across either / all: Design, implementation, operations, support; engaging with providers such as Knapp, Dematic, Schaeffer, Vanderlande, Swisslog or similar would be an advantage.
• Familiarity or working experience with data-driven decision tools, AI-assisted analytics, or smart warehouse/supply chain optimization technologies is highly regarded.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to focus on the detail, while maintaining an understanding of the big picture
• Demonstrated effective negotiation and influencing skills with stakeholders
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to think strategically and tactically

What You’ll Experience

• Hybrid Flexibility: Blend in-office engagement with work-from-home opportunities for a balanced work week.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• 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.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers plus paid superannuation for up to 12 months while the Team Member is on parental leave - eligible from the first day of employment

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group

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.

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.

Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company and we value all skills and experiences. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements, we encourage you to submit your application.