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

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 team

Our team thrives on collaboration, strategic thinking, and delivering real outcomes that shape the future of retail.

About the role

As a Senior Solution Architect, you will be a key contributor to Coles’ finance transformation program, responsible for designing and governing technology solutions that align with our strategic goals. This role is critical in ensuring that our systems and platforms are architected to support long-term business outcomes, with a strong focus on scalability, integration, and data-driven decision-making.

You will work closely with senior stakeholders across Corporate Technology and Finance, translating complex business requirements into fit-for-purpose architectural solutions. Your responsibilities will include defining architecture standards, evaluating solution options, and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles. You will also oversee the development of detailed designs and ensure that solutions are implemented in accordance with agreed designs throughout the project lifecycle.

Beyond technical design, you will contribute to the strategic planning and prioritisation of the Corporate Technology roadmap, identifying capability gaps and shaping the future state of our technology landscape. You will collaborate with solution, integration, data, infrastructure, and security architects, as well as external vendors and partners, to deliver cohesive and future-ready solutions. 

This role also involves mentoring team members, uplifting architectural capability, and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

We’re looking for a strategic thinker and experienced leader with a passion for architecture and transformation. You’ll bring a strong mix of technical expertise, business acumen, and stakeholder engagement skills.

About you and your skills

•    5 years + senior or managerial experience in an Architecture function
•    Extensive experience in working for large organisations in a highly complex landscape, designing, and leading delivery of large-scale transformation programs with complex integration, data and reporting use cases
•    Orchestrating multiple ERPs to solve business problems (SAP, D365 and others)
•    Strong knowledge and experience in solution architecture, data, reporting, tool selection and deployment
•    Demonstrated ability to plan, sequence and define execution roadmaps for transformation programs
•    Proven capabilities in vendor, partner, and stakeholder relationship management
•    In-depth expertise in applicable IT processes and technologies
•    Ability to understand business and IT strategy, environment and trends across multiple functions 
•    Translation and alignment of business strategies into IT solutions
•    Ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, delivery teams and broader architecture functions (security, Infrastructure, etc), to achieve outcomes 
•    Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and leadership skills
•    Exceptional analytical and problem resolution skills
•    Strong appreciation of financial and risk management
•    Retail industry experience advantageous

If you’re passionate about architecture as a strategic enabler and thrive in complex, fast-paced environments, we’d love to hear from you.

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: 155678

Employment Type: Full time

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