Alliance Program Manager

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

Procurement supplies solutions. Coles Group is a top 30-listed ASX company with diverse needs from thousands of suppliers. Our team specialises in reducing cost and risk across our supply base. We partner with all areas of the business to develop and execute sourcing and contracting strategies that innovatively deliver sustainable value to our customers.

About the role 

Reporting to the Head of Energy within the Procurement team, the Alliance Program Manager is responsible for the development, implementation and management of strategic initiatives and partnerships that mitigate energy and climate risk, capitalising on emerging opportunities.

Accountable to the Alliance Committee for the management of ongoing Alliance activities and their continuous improvement and delivery, this role will also identify opportunities to scale projects at additional Coles sites, building upon foundations of Phase 1. This includes scoping new development targets, renegotiating key commercial terms, and projecting cost savings and revenue generation from expanded scope.

You will also be responsible for: 

• Recommending and implementing resource plans, solutions, and approaches to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of cross-functional teams and key stakeholders
• Facilitating and enhancing the Steering Committee meetings, including setting agendas and providing comprehensive briefings to ensure informed decision-making
• Establishing and delivering project governance, including internal and external reporting
• Leading the creation, implementation, and governance reporting of cross functional projects within a fast-paced culture of change 
• Promoting project delivery in alignment with agreed development plans and targets, ensuring timelines are met and project teams are well-coordinated
• Leveraging strategic and innovative thinking to drive commercially viable solutions

About you and your skills 

 
Our ideal candidate will have a demonstrated history of identifying commercially feasible and innovative solutions to energy problems. Crucial to this role is a strategic, commercially driven mindset, ideally with experience applying this to interpret industry dynamics in a competitive retail landscape.

You will also ideally have: 

• Strong experience in project management or retail strategy focussed on environmental sustainability 
• Relevant tertiary degree- Sustainability/ Business/ Commerce/ Engineering or similar 
• Experience managing direct reports 
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes 
   

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 inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 139587

Employment Type: Full time

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