Technology Change 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

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 - 12 month fixed term

We are seeking a Change Manager to drive successful change across multiple transformation programs in our Technology function. This role will play a pivotal part in leading adoption, accelerating readiness and embedding new ways of working that deliver lasting impact.

In this role, you can expect to:

• Lead change impact assessments in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders in assessing gaps in capability, process, controls, and risks.
• Develop and execute change communication strategies and approach.
• Conduct training needs analysis, develop training/ learning approach and execute training
• Ensure business change impacts are understood and change risks are effectively mitigated.
• Facilitate with project team to execute change management deliverables and needs.
• To develop and implement change management strategies to support user system change adoption on priority projects.
• Monitor project key change delivery and report status to the relevant Steering Committee/s
• Identify and plan for change related mitigations/resolutions in conjunction with Program Leaders.

About you and your skills:

Having demonstrated experience as a Change Manager in a technology function will be crucial for this.

You will have in your toolkit:

• Minimum 8-10 years of experience in Change Manager role managing multiple technology projects.
• Experience in design and delivery of practical and outcomes focussed approach for large scale Technology changes.
• Strong ability to lead within collaborative environments and build effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Technology acumen and the ability to translate technical complexity in to simple and clear messages.
• PROSCI professional change management certification or equivalent is essential and a must have.
• Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal.

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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: 161902

Employment Type: Fixed Term