PMO Tools & Governance Analyst - Hawthorn East

We’ve been proudly serving Australian communities since 1914 and have grown to become a top 30-listed company on the ASX with a portfolio of iconic homegrown brands. At the heart of our continued success is over 115,000 team members working across the country, all contributing to bringing our customers smiles. You’ll not only get to see your work make a difference, you’ll be part of a team working together to help Australians eat and live better every day.

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.

We’re looking for a PMO Tools & Governance Analyst to play a key role in shaping, governing, and optimising our PMO tools, processes, and portfolio management practices. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about PPM strategy, automation, and enabling data-driven decision-making across a dynamic delivery environment.

About the Role

As the PMO Tools & Governance Analyst, you will be responsible for providing expert oversight across our PMO platforms, ensuring they support efficient portfolio planning, transparency, and governance. You will lead our PPM tool strategy, drive continuous improvement, and partner closely with stakeholders at all levels to uplift process maturity and maximise value across the

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert governance and oversight of PMO tools and platforms, ensuring alignment with organisational standards and compliance requirements.
• Lead PPM tool strategy, including configuration, user access management, and lifecycle maintenance.
• Define and optimise processes for financial tracker support and governance deliverables such as Business Cases, Variations, and Project Closures.
• Drive automation initiatives to integrate financial tracking and reporting within PPM systems—reducing manual effort, increasing accuracy, and improving efficiency.
• Act as a subject matter expert for tool-related enhancements, vendor engagement, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support ongoing PMO capability uplift by identifying areas for improvement and implementing pragmatic, value-adding solutions.
  
  

About you and your skills:

• You will bring strong technical capability, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to build trusted partnerships across the organisation.
• You’re comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment and influencing stakeholders at all levels.

• At least 5 years’ IT experience within a PMO or Consulting role, operating in either waterfall or agile environments and contributing to large-scale programs.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, enabling effective communication and relationship management with peers, vendors, partners, and senior executives.
• Demonstrated experience working with senior stakeholders, including influencing, presenting, and managing expectations.
• Strong experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a PMO.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose issues and provide practical solutions.
• The ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

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: 178738

Employment Type: Full time