Woolworths

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• Sydney based role located in either Surry Hills or Bella Vista
• Thriving Culture - Be part of something great

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that 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 that reflects the diverse communities we serve. 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.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the General Manager  - Strategic Delivery & Project Capabilities, you'll act as a leader for the company's project management community which includes over 500 professionals. You'll work closely with senior leaders across various business units to improve how projects are managed company wide focusing on connection, capability, consistency and controls. You'll also be responsible for evolving the community's strategy, creating and managing key work streams and leading large scale, end to end programs across the entire group as needed

What you’ll do:

• Lead the Project Community: Drive the strategy for over 500 project professionals across the company to improve how everyone works together.
• Strengthen Connections: Organize events, newsletters and communication through different channels to help project teams connect and share knowledge.
• Improve Capabilities: Develop and execute a strategy to improve the skills and expertise of all project managers.
• Ensure Consistency: Implement and embed standard tools, frameworks and processes for project management across the entire Group.
• Evolve the Strategy: Continuously review and update the project community's strategy based on feedback from the teams.
• Lead Major Programs: Take charge of and run large, end-to-end Group projects and programs as needed.

What you’ll bring:

• Well honed project management skills in a highly complex and matrixed environment with lived in experience of having managed a number of complex group wide programs or initiatives throughout the end to end project lifecycle
• Deep experience on how aspects of Program or Project delivery work such as managing end to end change activities and deliverables within a project or building a business case from scratch with business stakeholders  through to benefits realisation approach and methodology.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to navigate a broad range of inputs and adjust delivery dependent on the audience.
• Passion for the Profession - You will be genuinely passionate about project management and helping others grow in the field leading the Project Management Community of Practice through connection, capability, consistency and controls.
• Line leader experience - led cross functional teams include line management of team members.

What you’ll experience

• Hybrid Flexibility: Blend in-office engagement (3 days in office) with 2 days 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.