Engineering Manager - Hawthorn East

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

As the way we shop continues to evolve, our Digital team keeps us at the cutting edge. Driven by our innovative, inclusive, and forward-thinking culture, we’re constantly looking at ways to create differentiated, omni-channel experiences for our customers and build the next generation of digital retailing.

About the role

Strategically aligning Coles’ suite of modern applications as they move from current state to the future state, drive standardisation of application engineering/development, operate and run. Maintain the platforms and drive self-service for platform consumers.

We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on Senior Engineering Manager to lead multiple high-performing squads across our platform teams at Coles. This is a critical leadership role where you’ll drive the evolution of our modern application landscape and play a key part in shaping the future of digital retail at scale.

Experience:

• 5+ year’s experience in leadership of multiple highly skilled technology teams and delivering large programs of work
• Minimum of 5 years professional experience in product development teams
• Experience building high performance teams, while coaching them to success using agile methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives
• Experience working in complex system architectures, operations and support structures
• Experience delivering outcomes as part of a cross-functional group, using onshore/offshore delivery model and with 3rd party vendors and integrators

Key Responsibilities:

• You will line manage a team of 10-15
• Coach them towards the desired behaviours, shared values and high performance (as individuals and as a team)
• Report directly to the GM Digital Engineering & Data
• You will drive engagement and morale
• Provide feedback and guidance
• You will be responsible for building and hiring for your teams according to the engineering hiring practices
• You will be promoting a culture of collaboration, inclusiveness, openness and safety
• You will be responsible to support team members career development, and performance management
• Coach, support and mentor technical leaders and other people in your peer group
• Champion a DevOps mindset – “you build it, you run it”

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: 157944

Employment Type: Full time

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