High Salary Program Manager – COR/Transformation

Overview

Play a key role in supporting the Australian economy. Discounted food, travel, entertainment, gym membership, staff parking and, + more. Hybrid working environment.

Company

For 81 years, we've achieved success through our ability to innovate, placing a clear emphasis on how we best serve our customers’ needs. As demand continues to grow, we have expanded rapidly, now delivering a superior range of dry goods, frozen and chilled products, fresh seafood and meat, confectionery, paper products, and cleaning solutions.

In recent years, we’ve seen significant growth and invested in our systems and processes, building a close partnership with Woolworths Group that has continued to deliver high-quality service for our customers and suppliers.

In 2024, Woolworths moved to a 100% interest in the PFD business, bringing PFD exciting opportunities as a strategic part of the Group. Sharing expertise across both teams will ensure our continued success and drive further growth and unlock our collective potential.

About this Position

At PFD, we bring people together through food. Behind every delivery, every customer interaction, and every meal shared, there’s a team of passionate people working to protect, grow, and transform how we operate.

This role sits at the heart of that purpose, helping shape the future of how our transport network operates safely, efficiently, and sustainably across Australia.

The Program Manager - COR/Transformation will lead the delivery of PFD’s national transport transformation program over a 9-month fixed term contract, driving integration across systems, processes, and stakeholders.

This is a hands-on role for an experienced program leader who thrives on collaboration and influencing across Operations, Transport, HR, Sales, and IT. You’ll turn strategy into action and embedding best-practice Chain of Responsibility (COR) and safety frameworks that keep our people, customers, and communities safe.

Key Responsibilities

- Program Delivery: Oversee the implementation of key initiatives under PFD’s COR and Transport Strategy, ensuring milestones and outcomes are achieved on time and within scope.
- Systems Integration: Manage programs involving multiple system implementations (e.g. Logmaster, Telematics, logistics and routing tools), ensuring alignment between operational and digital processes.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build trusted partnerships across Operations, Transport, HR, Sales, and IT to influence, communicate, and embed change effectively.
- Governance & Reporting: Produce program reports, track deliverables, and present updates to senior and executive stakeholders.
- Continuous Improvement: Apply strong program management discipline and analytical capability (ideally with experience using Microsoft analytics tools) to identify opportunities for optimisation.
- Safety & Compliance Leadership: Support PFD’s Primary Duty of Care by enabling training, consultation, and supervision to ensure a safe work environment. Lead by example to promote a strong safety and compliance culture in line with legislation, PFD policies, and our Code of Conduct

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means becoming quickly embedded into PFD’s culture and building strong relationships, communicating with respect and clarity, and getting things done without fuss.

You’ll have a solid grasp of the transport transformation roadmap and deliver key program milestones on time and in full, while keeping stakeholders informed and engaged.

Ultimately, success is defined by trust, delivery, and momentum and being known as someone who follows through, makes things happen, and helps the business move forward with confidence.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

- Proven program management experience within FMCG, logistics, or transport operations.
- Strong leadership and stakeholder management capability, with a track record of delivering change in complex environments.
- Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Deep understanding of freight operations, NHVR regulations, Chain of Responsibility, and the Heavy Vehicle National Law.
- Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment and influencing across diverse business functions.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams), with experience using Power BI preferred.
- Familiarity with Transport Management Systems, Telematics, and Incident Management Systems.

What PFD is Offering the Successful Candidate

We are offering competitive remuneration, superannuation and other staff benefits (such as discounts on staff purchases, discounted accommodation, health insurance and banking).

Culture & Values

Customer Focus

Know your external and internal customers. Gain and preserve their confidence because we can only be successful if our customers are successful.

Respect

Treat people at work and in the community as they would like to be treated. Act safely, responsibly, and ethically.

Passion

Share the passion of making us a successful and dynamic company. Let’s celebrate successes.

Simplicity

Let’s minimise the complications of doing business so customer services are on time, accurate and reliable. Share ideas to improve our company.

Leadership

All of us can be leaders in our day to day working lives. Bring out the best in yourself and the people around you. Do what you say you are going to do.

How to Apply

This is more than a program management role, it’s an opportunity to shape the way one of Australia’s largest food distribution networks delivers safely. If this sounds like your kind of challenge, we’d love to hear from you Click the apply button and submit your updated resume and a cover letter.

Applications close Monday, 10 November 2025 at 12:00 pm (AEST). Early applications are encouraged, as hiring managers may begin shortlisting candidates before the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. All applications will be treated confidentially.

As part of our recruitment process, do you consent to undergoing employment checks? These may include a medical assessment (which may involve drug and alcohol testing), a National Police History Check, a Working With Children/Vulnerable Groups Check, and a Licence Validation/Demerit Point Check.

Please note: We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies or third parties. Any CVs sent directly to Line Managers will not be considered, and we will not be responsible for any associated fees or costs.

PFD Food Services is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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