Engineering Manager - Hawthorn East

A new role = A new way to win together

You belong at Coles Group where we look ahead, have a plan, and are up for the challenge. We learn and grow by taking career-defining opportunities and this one may just be your next.

About the team

Our Technology team is the backbone of the business, building and maintaining the information technology infrastructure that support Coles Group. As a part of the Technology team, you get the opportunity to work through complex, challenging, meaningful problems using large data sets and new technologies to expand your skills and experience.

About the Role

As an Engineering Manager, you’ll oversee multiple squads of cloud technologists, enabling them to deliver high-impact solutions while fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture. This is a hands-on leadership role that balances technology delivery, operations management, and strategic planning.
You’ll be a pivotal player in delivering the cloud engineering roadmap, ensuring operational excellence, and promoting a "you build it, you run it" ethos.
 

Your key responsibilities will include:

Team Leadership:

• Manage and coach multiple cloud engineering squads.
• Foster high performance, engagement, and alignment with Coles’ objectives.
• Lead recruitment and career development for your teams.

Technology Delivery:

• Deliver cloud solutions adhering to engineering best practices and agile methodologies.
• Ensure product quality, cross-functional requirements, and architecture alignment.
• Drive technical innovation and continuous improvement while managing technical debt.

Operational Excellence:

• Act as a custodian for the technology products your teams build.
• Define and monitor SLAs, ensuring rapid resolution of incidents.
• Maintain and enhance system reliability and scalability.
   

Strategic Influence:

• Contribute to the cloud engineering roadmap and technology strategy.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to achieve shared goals.

About you and your skills

Experience:

• 5+ years leading technology teams, with a focus on cloud environments.
• Strong background in complex system architectures and operations.
• Demonstrated success in agile and cross-functional delivery models.

Skills & Knowledge:

• Stakeholder management, financial oversight, and risk management expertise.
• Proven ability to build high-performing teams and foster collaboration.
• Proficiency in cloud technologies and modern engineering practices.

Qualifications:

•    Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.

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: 137855

Employment Type: Full time