Woolworths

Project Manager (People)

• Develop and run detailed project plans aligned to our End to End Solutions Tribe

• Showcase your experience in project management in this exciting 12-month secondment opportunity

• Can be based in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne with flexible working arrangements available

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand. Connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow'. That Purpose fuels our ambition 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.
If you're excited to turn today's blue-sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering workplace. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work, and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Welcome to the People Team

Better experiences for our Team Members are the key to unlocking a better future for our customers and communities. Our People Team is responsible for powering the trajectory of our business and the wellbeing of our people - through the design and delivery of a seamless and enriching Team Member experience. One that strengthens the foundations of our organisation by empowering passionate Team Members to become purpose-led Woolworths Group advocates and attracting a new generation of talent to the group.

What you’ll do

We are seeking for a Project Manager - Diagnostic, Design and Delivery (12 month-secondment opportunity) to work in partnership with a vast array of stakeholders within the business to be accountable for developing and running detailed project plans aligned to building pay confidence to our team members, shareholders and customers, which falls under the E2E Workforce Solutions Tribe.

In this role you will ensure sustainable solutions are delivered that have considered business related items and are facilitated in line with the solutions roadmap.

Key accountabilities of this position include:

• Development of project approach and documentation, including governance structures, project charters, project plans, risk register, stakeholders, team / SME structure and cadences using established templates and systems

• Coordinating with delivery partners and solutions squads to ensure key milestones are included in the master project plan, along with establishing and running the project working group and other required forums

• Facilitating delivery against the project plan, working closely with delivery partners to manage the progress against agreed timelines

• Coordinating updates in response to changes in priorities and scope to ensure the business outcome resulting from the proposed solution is optimised for the business at all times

• Help ensure a single source of truth is maintained through collaborating closely with delivery partners

What you’ll bring

• 5 years experience as a Project Coordinator or Project Management fields in Culture and People in transformation programs

• Strong track record of supporting the delivery of fast paced continuous improvement activities in a commercial or consulting capacity, using the Agile methodology

• Experience facilitating multi disciplinary teams, with broad knowledge of the People Systems domain

• Results oriented and ability to work to tight timeframes, work independently and manage multiple priorities

• Effective communication skills, organisational capabilities, analytical/reporting/problem solving capabilities, along with the ability to effectively influence others to achieve the required outcomes

What you’ll experience

• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.

• Access to Sonder.  Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families.

• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.  

• 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.

• Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice, enabling team members to purchase selected eligible items or services from pre-tax salary.  Can be used for novated leases, superannuation contributions, Qantas Club membership, computing devices etc.

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.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

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