Retail Implementation Manager

at  Metcash

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support.
Being part of something bigger means you’re part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, thrive your way and make your mark. And you’ll be part of our high performing team, where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future.

ABOUT US

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue 1 exceeding $18 billion in FY23. We’re also an ASX top 100 listed company.
We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.
We’re dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs, please don’t hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws.

• Lead the team and stakeholders to ensure successful project implementation, aligning with deliverables and expectations.
• Apply standards, methodologies, and practices through analysis, design, project management, and implementation of initiatives.
• Own and proactively drive the full project lifecycle, ensuring successful implementation, transition to operational state, and adoption of new technology.
• Manage all project aspects to deliver according to approved baselines (scope, budget, quality, schedule, benefits, and risk).
• Report project progress, success criteria, and metrics to business leaders and stakeholders.
• Identify training requirements and develop & deliver training modules to support key business initiatives.

You’re Likely a Match If you have

• Project Management Certification (e.g., AIPM, PMI / PMP, PRINCE2) and knowledge of Agile Project Management.
• Effective communication skills for connecting across all business levels and championing change management.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build strong internal and external relationships.
• Experience in training and coaching stakeholders to achieve business outcomes.
• Strong commercial acumen and advanced planning & organization skills to prioritize competing demands.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).