Technology Strategy Analyst

A new role = A new way to win together

You belong at Coles Group where we look ahead, have a plan, and are up for the challenge. We learn and grow by taking career-defining opportunities and this one may just be your next.

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

As the way we shop continues to evolve, our Technology team keeps us at the cutting edge. Driven by our innovative, inclusive, and forward-thinking culture, we’re constantly looking at ways to reinvent the shopping experience for our customers and build the next generation of digital retailing.

About the role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technology Strategy Analyst to join our Technology Strategy team in a full-time and permanent capacity and reporting into our Senior Strategy Manager.

As the Technology Strategy Analyst, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the formulation and iteration of Coles’ digital strategy and planning process. From the development of accurate and comprehensive reports for our executive leadership team to analysing the implications of strategies, this position plays a key role in ensuring Coles remains innovative and up-to-date with the latest trends in the market.

Your key duties will include: 

• Support the development of cascading and critical domain strategies and business cases (Cloud, Data, Analytics, Innovation, etc.) alongside technology architects, experts, partners, leaders.
• Adjust and iterate strategies as conditions and premises change, for optimal outcomes.
• Ensure strategies align with the Technology Strategy and approaches.
• Estimate benefits and their strategic alignment.
• Help prioritise, challenge, and align Digital decisions and activity with the Technology and Corporate Strategy and best practices.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to develop and continually improve transformation management and strategy execution to ensure strategic alignment and effective delivery.

About you

You are analytical by nature and enjoy working with data, and so articulating ideas and information to a leadership audience is a key strength of yours. Meanwhile, you are passionate about keeping abreast of the latest trends across the Technology landscape.

In your toolkit you will have:

• At least 3 years of experience working in a highly analytical role.
• Relevant Tertiary Education.
• Strong written communication skills. 
• Understanding of Technology in large organisations and in the context of digital transformation.
• Understanding of the forging, value, and management of strategic partnerships (especially in the context of technology).
• Understanding of the Retail industry, challenges, commerciality, operations, and organisation.

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: 125209

Employment Type: Full time