* Provide project leadership to deliver supply chain optimal business outcomes for operations and system transformation initiatives across DC Operations, Logistics, Transport, Business Readiness, Safety, Change Management and Store Delivery
* 12 Months Parental Leave Contract
* Hybrid working - 3 days in office (Norwest Support Hub) and flexibility to work from home
This role is about leading with an operational mindset, anticipating and mitigating disruption, and protecting the interests of the business at every turn.
Welcome to Primary Connect
Primary Connect is the most extensive food and retail supply chain network in Australia and New Zealand. Our 10,000-strong team are an essential part of the expansive Woolworths Group, which encompasses Woolworths Supermarkets and Metro stores, BIG W, Countdown NZ, Quantium, and more. With us, your possibilities are not limited to a single opportunity.
We're delivering to more than 3,000 retail stores every day (stores like Woolworths, BIG W, Dan Murphy's, and BWS), but at Primary Connect, we're more than just a supply chain business. We're a big team, but every individual plays a pivotal role and leaves a distinctive impact.
Our extensive reach opens up boundless opportunities for learning, growth, and professional development. By raising your hand, fostering relationships, and seizing the moment, you can take control of your own unique path.
What you'll experience
Everything we do is driven by a culture of care for our team, customers, and community.
* We're a team-first organisation. We'll equip you with the necessary training for success in your role, and provide continuous career development and learning opportunities.
* We offer competitive remuneration and access to a number of employee benefits, eg grocery, mobile, insurance discounts
* Unparalleled career development opportunities beyond the Primary Connect network
* We prioritise sustainability, striving to contribute to a greener, better future.
* A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you
What you'll do
* Manage end-to-end project lifecycle, overseeing Primary Connect system project mobilisation, detailed design, operational delivery, and volume ramp-up.
* Act as the main advocate for business operations needs, ensuring our operations and systems transformation initiatives deliver optimal business outcomes with minimal impact on day-to-day supply chain operations.
* Drive optimal business outcomes by defining and tightly controlling project scope, estimating and managing budget, and ensuring quality in delivery
* Challenge decisions whilst driving robust decision-making and ensuring all stakeholders, from the frontline to senior leadership, are aligned.
* Uphold the Woolworths' project management framework, providing clear and consistent reporting on progress, risks, and financials to ensure transparency and accountability across all departments.
* Work collaboratively with internal customers, the broader Primary Connect team, and other Woolworths Group business units.
* Ensure key stakeholders remain aligned to the purpose, objectives and outcomes of projects
What you'll bring
* 3+ years project management experience within the Supply Chain, Logistics, FMCG, Retail or similar industry
* Experience in logistics, operations, systems and applications and business readiness of large scale warehousing or distribution facilities as well as those streams feeding into the project including DC Operations, IT Systems and Infras, DC Design, Safety, Change Management and Store Delivery
* Confidence managing multiple, high-value projects with a high degree of scrutiny
* Demonstrated experience in managing multiple project streams to achieve the agreed deliverables
* The ability to build strong interpersonal relationships and communicate effectively at every level is essential for success
* A collaborative approach to achieving outcomes. This will be a team effort. Interpersonal relationship skills are essential
* Ability to navigate uncertainty, change and work under pressure across an extended project
* Project Management credentials is highly desirable
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.
Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes