9 month Fixed Term Contract - Project Manager - Operations - Hawthorn East at Liquorland (Australia) Pty Ltd

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project management, PMO leadership, Governance, Reporting, Stakeholder engagement, Risk management, Change control, Strategic planning, Transformation programs, Data analysis, Process improvement, Communication, Influencing, Decision making, Supply chain management

Industry

Retail

Description

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 Supply Chain makes life easier, safer, and more sustainable across our network. Our team works with thousands of trusted businesses every day to bring together our suppliers, distribution centres and stores. By keeping those relationships strong and processes running smoothly, we’re able to maintain the availability and quality of our products for our customers. About the Role We have a 9‑month Fixed Term opportunity (through to December 2026) for a PMO Lead to join Project Atlantis — a major transformation program modernising Coles’ international replenishment systems and forecasting capability. This role leads the PMO across the program, providing structure, visibility and discipline to ensure delivery stays on track. You will: Lead the PMO for Project Atlantis, embedding strong governance, cadence and ways of working Own the integrated program plan, tracking milestones, dependencies and critical path Deliver clear, timely program reporting for senior forums, including PCG and Steering Committee Manage program RAID, surfacing risks early and driving actions to resolution Act as a central coordination point, supporting workstream leads and keeping delivery aligned About You and Your Skills You’re an experienced Project Manager who thrives in complex, fast‑moving programs and brings a practical, hands‑on approach. You’re comfortable working with senior stakeholders and providing the structure needed to enable delivery. You bring: Proven experience leading PMO activities across large, complex transformation programs Strong governance and reporting capability, including senior‑level forums and decision packs Experience managing integrated plans, RAID, change control and stage gates Confidence working through ambiguity, with a proactive and delivery‑focused mindset Strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to influence across teams and levels 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 inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au Job ID: 181511 Employment Type: Full time

Responsibilities

The PMO Lead will oversee the Project Atlantis transformation program by embedding strong governance, managing integrated plans, and tracking critical milestones. They will act as a central coordination point to ensure delivery alignment and provide clear reporting to senior stakeholders.