Central Operations Project Lead

Get involved in exciting Retail Projects working for Australia's largest footwear Company
- Work with our Central Operations Group in an pivotal time of optimisation and growth
- Say YES to more of life's moments with flexible, hybrid working
- Get exposure and opportunities to grow your career

More about the Role;
There has never been a more exciting time to join our Central Operations Group than now. This role, is a 12 month fixed-term contract and will be reporting to the Head of Retail Operations and working with some of our most dynamic retail projects. With visibility across our business, working with influential stakeholders within our retail, head office and SMEs through out MFG, we are looking for a leader with a passion for retail and experience managing a variety of critical and strategic projects.

**The Central Retail Operations Project Lead is responsible for**:

- Providing Retail Teams with operational policy and procedure support, ensuring all communication is correct, consistent and accessible
- Identifying and leading Retail projects on time and within budget
- Developing, reviewing and implementing operational policies and procedures which improve efficiencies, establish best practice and/or reduce cost
- Determining the scope and direction of a project
- Offering support to project members and supporting day-to-day coordination of operational activities relating to projects
- Ensuring effective management of tasks

More about You.
We are looking for a strong, natural communicator with the ability to lead projects and people. This role will suit an experienced retail professional with exposure to driving efficiencies and projects within their current role.
What you will need to succeed;
- Minimum 3+ years' experience within a similar role
- Project management, including all elements of scope, time, cost, risk, quality, integration, procurement, human resources, and communications in retail, operational, or service-related industry
- Experience leading teams
- Working knowledge of POS & Time Attendance systems
- Knowledge of project management methodologies, from initial justification through implementation and evaluation
- Knowledge of Change Management methodologies and tools
- Proven organisational skills with the analytical ability to problem-solve, multi-task, and prioritise effectively
- Ability to quickly learn and understand business processes, offer creative solutions to problems and maintain a point of view while supporting the ideas of others.
- Ability to lead projects to completion.
- Proficient in MS Office products, with strong written and communication skills
- Open mindset for new ways of working, ability to adapt, being curious, challenge status quo, focus delivery on value and prioritisation.

You're not expected to have 100% of these skills. We want you to grow and mature with the rest of the organisation. If you like working with a great team and are looking for your next exciting career move, we would love to hear from you.

Why you are going to love working at MFG
Munro Footwear Group is Australasia's largest and fastest-growing footwear company. Here, you'll get the opportunity to make your mark and become the boldest version of you. With 10+ iconic footwear brands, 300+ stores, 2000+ Team Members across our global supply chain, we're designing a new future for Australian footwear. And your ideas will help us to expand and evolve.
At MFG, your future is bright. Join us for the career-defining moments you've always dreamed of and help us achieve our dream of becoming Australia's first choice in footwear.
Values & Culture
We've created a working culture where your great ideas are heard, your contributions are seen, and where you're encouraged to enjoy more of life's moments inside and outside of work.
We offer
We're big on flexible working and work-life balance and are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package.
- Flexible hours and hybrid working - design a work-life that works for you
- Enjoy four extra days of Life Leave per year on top of paid annual leave
- Development Dollars for continued growth and industry upskilling (+ regular sessions by trusted industry experts and training orgs).
- Soak up the atmosphere in our on-site lifestyle center featuring in-house barista, gym equipment, basketball court.
- More than talk, we walk the walk when it comes to supporting working parents to ease back into work their way with Flexible Paid Parental Leave a Ramp-Back program and continuous Super contributions.
- Prioritise your health and wellbeing with free access to confidential counselling, nutritional advice and more.