Strategy Manager

6 months ago

Bella Vista, Australia Finance & Property Full time

Lead the delivery of cost optimisation and transformation projects across the Group and join a dynamic program team of experienced Strategy & Transformation Consultants
- Flexible working between Home and Norwest and Surry Hills Sydney Offices Initial 12-month Fixed Term Opportunity with competitive rates (and potential to go permanent)

**We are Woolworths Group
**We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose - ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in an dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

**Welcome to the Team
**What you’ll do
As the Strategy Manager - Value Engineering you will be responsible for leading and managing the development and implementation of value engineering initiatives across the organisation.You will have a proven track record of success in developing and executing strategic plans, as well as a deep understanding of strategic or value engineering principles and methodologies.

Your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to;
- Develop and implement value engineering strategies and plans to improve the organisation's cost structure and operational efficiency
- Identify and prioritise opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement
- Lead cross-functional teams to develop and implement value engineering initiatives
- Track and measure the progress and success of value engineering initiatives
- Communicate the results of value engineering initiatives to senior management Stay up-to-date on the latest value engineering trends and best practices globall

**What you’ll bring
You will utilise the ability to think strategically and innovatively and will leverage strong stakeholder management skills as key relationships with senior business leaders are developed. Team members own the entire development and deployment of a portfolio of large-scale transformation initiatives across the organisation, driving them through to execution.

Key Criteria
- Minimum of 4 years experience with Tier 1 or boutique consulting firm with promotion.
- Well-developed consulting and problem-solving toolkit.
- A proven analytical and creative mindset that brings clarity to ambiguity.
- Strong end-to-end project or program management skills. Proven experience in managing the whole or parts of an end-to-end multi-million dollar transformation project/s across a large organisation and geography.
- Strategic Productivity or Cost Optimisation Programs
- Retail / FMCG Strategic Programs and Transformation
- Technology & Digital Transformation
- Spend Analytics / Financial Modelling Process Optimisation**What you’ll experience
Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work:

- A progressive and flexible ‘work from anywhere’ policy that gives you more control over your work, life and well-being.
- Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.
- A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline - with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
- High impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities.
- A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app. A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.

**Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group
**Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

Our Talent Acquisition Team and Hiring Leaders kindly request no unsolicited resumes or approaches from Recruitment Agencies. Woolworths Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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