Description:
At Metcash, you're part of something bigger. You have all the perks of a small business heart, without missing out on the big business support.
Being part of something bigger means you're part of a strong purpose, where the work you do makes a big difference to independent business and local communities. It opens a sea of opportunities to develop yourself, grow your career, thrive your way and make your mark. And you'll be part of our high performing team, where you reap the rewards of our collective success now and into the future.
About the Opportunity
Fantastic opportunity for a Project Manager on a 12mth FTC who is responsible for managing the planning and implementation of multiple projects in the Food team as part of the wider transformation remit. The role requires collaboration with multiple internal and external stakeholder groups to identify, develop and deliver project management deliverables and change management communication plans. The role implements the alignment of the business and its external partners to drive a future growth strategy.
In this Role
- You will lead the project team and stakeholders to ensure successful implementation in line with project deliverables and expectations.
- Demonstrate the application of standards, methodologies and practice through the analysis, design, project management, and implementation of current and future initiatives.
- Own and proactively drive the full project lifecycle; successful project delivery will include full implementation, transition to an operational state and adoption of new technology.
- Manage all aspects of projects to ensure they are delivered in accordance with the approved baselines (scope, budget, quality, schedule, benefits and risk).
- Identify the training requirements and develop & deliver the training modules to support the successful implementation of our key business initiatives.
- Timely identification of risks and implementation of mitigation plans to ensure adoption of the changes.
You're Likely a Match If
- Minimum 10 years Project Management experience in delivering complex, cross-functional projects.
- Project Management Certification and/or Qualifications e.g. AIPM, PMI / PMP, PRINCE2.
- Knowledge and experience in Agile 'New ways of Working' Project Management
- Effective communication skills with an ability to connect across all levels of business to champion a change management charter.
- An ability to influence & gain stakeholder buy-in by building strong & effective internal and external working relationships.
- Strong commercial acumen to enable input into key project business decision making
- Advanced planning & organisation skills and capable of prioritising multiple competing demands.
Life at Metcash
Experience a supportive and flexible work environment. We are a FlexReady accredited workplace!
Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.
Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.
An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.
12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.
Proudly awarded the "Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion".
Recognized as the 74th in the "Equileap Top 100" globally for initiatives on gender equity.
Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.
Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, "Our Local".
About Us
Metcash is Australia's leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue 1 exceeding $18 billion in FY23. We're also an ASX top 100 listed company.
We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector. Independent retailers support their local communities. We help them to be the 'Best Store in Their Town' by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.
We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you have any specific support or access needs, please don't hesitate to inform us when you apply. Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Join us and become part of something bigger!
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