Release 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 120,000 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
Technology is the backbone of our business. Every day, our teams solve complex problems, the solutions help thousands of our fellow team members succeed and makes millions of customers’ lives easier.
About the role
A permanent opportunity of a Release Manager is now available at the Coles Group.
Reporting into the Service Delivery Manager – Release Governance and Standards Manager, this role will primarily be responsible for:
- · All Release Management activities which include scheduling, coordinating and the management of releases for all changes but not limited to within Merchandise (Commercial technology), Supply Chain, Logistics & Supermarkets functions
- · 2IC responsibilities for the Release Management function. This includes management of Release Coordinators, Environment and SCM Teams when required
- · Accountable for vendor management of SCM and Environments to ensure integrity of SCM and environments and driving further improvements in this area
- · Responsible for ensuring that the impact of new or upgraded IT systems is managed in an effective way to ensure the delivery of desired business outcomes
Key responsibilities will include
Change Management
· Maintains a release repository and manages key information such as build and release procedures, dependencies, and notification lists
· Maintains the release schedule for all core services and ensure alignment across key partners and vendors.
Release Management
· Forward Plan the release windows and cycles across a portfolio
· Be able to step in to manage, advice and provide consultation to Release Coordinators/Environment/SCM teams if and when required
· Manage risks and resolve issues that affect release scope, schedule and quality
· Measure and monitor progress to ensure application releases are delivered on time and within budget, and that they meet or exceed expectations
· Coordinate release content and effort based on the service request backlog, pending service requests, third party applications, or operating system updates
· Continuous Improvement of Release Management process
· Weekly Release Reporting
About you & your skills
· Must have strong understanding of IT systems and architecture
· Must have previous experience working with and managing SCM, environment management and release management
· Must have some project management experience
· Must have process improvement experience
· Must have experience in relationship management skills, working within/with complex matrix structures
· Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional work teams toward task completion
· Demonstrated effective leadership and analytical skills
Commercial Skills and Formal Qualifications
· Formal training in Project management and/or Release management practices preferred
· 5 years + previous release and/or project management experience
· Very high attention to detail is mandatory
· Agile Delivery experience
· Agile Certification Preferred
· DevOps Delivery experience
· Ability to engage with Business and IT Teams at various levels
· Technical understanding of Coles IT systems and integration advantageous
· Understand high level impact of change to critical functionality & potential operational impacts because of implementing major change
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 hot deals 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.
Take your next step into something bigger, apply now!
With us it’s not about the discounts (although you do get those), it’s about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is invested in and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work including work from home, additional leave, and parental leave entitlements.
We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that’s just as diverse, inclusive, and welcoming as the communities we serve. 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: 154159
Employment Type: Full time