Senior Range & Space Systems & Capabilities Manager

Coles Group Pty Ltd; Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Gym and parking

5% staff discount

Mythanks recognition platform

Learning and development programs

Paid parental leave

Employee share plan

Job summary

Coles Group Pty Ltd in Australia is seeking a Senior Range & Space Systems & Capabilities Manager to lead the strategy, development and continuous improvement of the systems underpinning our Range & Space capabilities.

You will own the roadmap for key Range & Space solutions, partnering across Commercial, Digital, Technology and Business Unit teams to deliver innovative capabilities and maximise business value.

Qualifications

• Experience in Range & Space merchandising and space planning.
• Hands-on product or systems management experience translating needs into roadmaps.
• Strong stakeholder engagement with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy, development and optimisation of Range & Space tools and systems.
• Act as product owner for Range & Space platforms and manage UAT processes.
• Translate user feedback into product requirements and feature roadmaps.
• Lead end-to-end initiatives from discovery to delivery and adoption.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Technology, Data & Analytics and Digital teams to drive improvements.

Skills

Range & Space experience

Product management

Stakeholder engagement

Agile delivery

Analytical skills

Tools

Blue Yonder

Job description

Senior Range & Space Systems & Capabilities Manager

We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands. At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles. You’ll not only get to see your work make a difference, you’ll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day.

About the team

Store Development is redefining retail design. Our team is constantly challenging possibilities. We work with innovative formats and concepts to connect with customers and enhance their in-store experiences, no matter the size or layout of our stores.

About the role

At Coles, we're recognised as a market leader in Range & Space optimisation, leveraging industry-leading technology and data-driven insights to create better outcomes for our customers, stores and teams.

As our Senior Range & Space Systems & Capabilities Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in driving the strategy, development and continuous improvement of the systems and tools that underpin our Range & Space capabilities.

This is a highly influential role where you'll own the roadmap for key Range & Space solutions, partnering across Commercial, Digital, Technology and Business Unit teams to deliver innovative capabilities, improve processes and maximise business value.

You’ll also:

• Own and drive the strategy, development and optimisation of Range & Space tools and systems.
• Act as the key product owner and subject matter expert for Range & Space platforms.
• Manage and enhance Blue Yonder and associated Range & Space technologies to support business outcomes.
• Translate user feedback and business needs into product requirements, user stories and feature roadmaps.
• Lead end-to-end product initiatives from discovery through to delivery.
• Manage User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and ensure successful deployment and adoption of new functionality.
• Partner with Commercial, Technology, Data & Analytics and Digital teams to deliver continuous improvement initiatives.
• Drive system performance, governance and optimisation opportunities across the Range & Space function.
• Support stakeholders through change management, capability uplift and training activities.

About you and your skills

You're a seasoned Range & Space professional who combines deep technical expertise with strong product management capability. You understand the complexities of retail merchandising, space planning and range optimisation, and have hands‑on experience working with enterprise systems that support these functions.

You thrive at the intersection of business and technology, translating operational challenges into system solutions that deliver measurable results. Your stakeholder management skills are second to none, and you're comfortable influencing senior leaders while partnering closely with users to improve processes and outcomes.

You’ll also bring:

• Extensive Range & Space experience within a large retail environment.
• Advanced hands‑on experience with Blue Yonder (essential).
• Experience using and managing Category Knowledge Base (CKB) and related system environments.
• Strong product management or systems management experience.
• Proven experience translating user feedback into product requirements and enhancements.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing UAT processes and feature releases.
• Experience working with agile delivery methodologies and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and stakeholder engagement skills.
• A track record of driving business change, process improvement and system adoption.

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.

About the 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]