Hybrid Associate Project Manager

at Coles Group

• Job title: Associate Project Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cloud
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Hawthorn East, Australia

About the role

• Associate Project Manager in IT managing delivery of technology projects aligned with business objectives at Coles Group. Collaborating with teams and stakeholders for successful project execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of technology projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Maintain strong governance, compliance, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project goals align with business needs and technical capabilities.
• Communicate project vision, strategy, and roadmap effectively to stakeholders.
• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives and support adoption of best practices.
• Proactively report on project progress, risks, and milestones to keep stakeholders informed.

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of IT project management experience in agile and hybrid environments.
• Proven ability to deliver projects on time, within scope and budget.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with a proactive approach to risk mitigation.
• Comprehensive understanding of IT project delivery frameworks, methodologies, and toolsets.
• Technical acumen in IT systems, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud environments.
• Experience managing project lifecycles for enterprise platforms (e.g., Salesforce, SAP).
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong analytical skills and a results-oriented mindset.

Benefits

• 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.