Head of Technology Transformation

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

About the team 

Our technology transformation team is here to drive efficiency, improving the ways of working for all our technology team so we can deliver great service for our business and ultimately our customers. 

We do this through listening, collaborating and action to deliver value supported by great change management to ensure transformation sticks. 

About the role 

Directly reporting to the General Manager of Technology Strategy, Transformation and Architecture, this role is accountable  for the design, delivery and embedding of sustainable transformation initiatives that maximise technology’s value. 

To achieve this you will head a multi-disciplinary team of technologists, architects, finance, people & culture and other subject matter experts to design and implement a new operating model touching all manner of process, people and tooling. 

Success here would look like Coles being recognised as a top 10 employer for engineering, welcomed into a diverse and customer focused team. Our team are known for delivering outcomes quickly, efficiently and with quality and do this in a manner that demonstrates we do what we say we’re going to do. 

About you & your skills 

You are someone who has demonstrated experience leading a large scale and high pace Transformation program of work preferably within a technology and/or retail environment (although not essential) 

You’ll also ideally have some (but not all) of the following experience: 

• Proven track record in the successful delivery of operating model changes adopting Product/Platform Models and agile practices in a large complex organisation 
• Strong understanding of business transformation, digital, technology and change delivery  
• Influential executive/board level interpersonal and communication skills coupled with exceptional engagement skills. 
• Demonstrated experience of executing through others, specifically creating a common vision and influencing peers towards executing against it as part of a broad transformation program 
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and prioritise activities in accordance with available resources and business needs 
• Appropriate Graduate / post-graduate qualification/s such as Business Management, MBA . Technology or similar 
• Demonstrated ability to bring together experienced, high performing and intelligent people from across multiple functions to deliver to a common objective 

Take your next step into something bigger, apply now

With us it’s not about the discounts (although you do get those), it’s about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is our investment and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.

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: 121837
Employment Type: Full time