Portfolio Practice Manager, Fixed Term Contract

Job Description

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 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 Strategy is making the future of retail a reality. We’re a big business with big ideas. Our team works together with all our business units to help bring those ideas to life. We stay focused on what’s next, so we can make our customers’ experiences even better now and lead the industry for years to come. About the role Reporting into our Head of Group Transformation, this role will be responsible for the leadership of a consolidated approach to PMO across the organisation, driving continuous improvement of project management methodologies, standards, and tools. This role will see you work collaboratively across the organisation to uplift capability and maturing key areas for the PMO functions including quality assurance, benefits management, management reporting, governance to ensure alignment of strategic objectives and outcomes. Please note: this position is a 12-month fixed term contract, with potential to extend or become permanent post contract completion. You will also; Develop and maintain relationships with vendors and develop statements of work, liaising with procurement as needed to ensure commercial outcomes are met. Own the Group plan of strategic initiatives, driving greater accountability through governance and reporting. Provide data-driven insights throughout the transformation value chain to improve strategic decision-making. Manage the pipeline of Group-level programs, including categorisation, selection support and translation to a robust and actionable roadmap. Define programs sequencing, taking seasonality, impact in markets and programs interdependency into consideration. Design and embed uniform approach for initiative idea assessment and prioritisation to accelerate and maximise commercial benefits, deliver balanced outcomes and mitigate risks. About you and your skills You’ll have proven ability to create and implement governance frameworks and reporting structures to drive accountability across strategic initiatives, and experience managing a pipeline of Group-level programs, ensuring robust planning, categorisation, and alignment with organisational goals. You’ll also have expertise in translating strategic initiatives into actionable roadmaps that address cross-functional needs and dependencies, and led resource allocation and project prioritisation processes, considering seasonality, market impact, and interdependencies to ensure optimal sequencing. You’ll also ideally have: Extensive experience leading and driving a PMO function, including the development of a consolidated approach across large organisations. Advanced proficiency in program management methodologies (PMI, Prince2, Agile), with relevant certifications (PMP, PgMP) and tools (MS Project, Jira). Strong expertise in portfolio management, resource allocation, and managing large, complex program pipelines. Experience in leveraging metrics and KPIs to assess program success and continuously optimise delivery. Strong strategic planning skills, able to develop and manage long-term program roadmaps aligned with business priorities. 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 Job ID: 150659 Employment Type: Full time #LI-SK2 #J-18808-Ljbffr