Energy Project Manager

We've been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you'll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you'll also get to see your impact.

Our Finance team are a vital partner in every aspect of our business, providing commercial insights to drive our success and influence everything we do. With presence in every department, we analyse performance, and deliver actionable insights that shape our strategic decisions.

About the role

As the Energy Project Manager, you will lead and manage the development and implementation of Energy related CAPEX/OPEX business initiatives such as electric vehicle charging, solar and batteries to reduce Coles' ongoing cost of doing business, emissions and business resilience. Your key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Implement comprehensive new energy, emissions reduction projects including EV charging, solar, batteries and load management in Coles supermarkets
• Manage, develop and supervise projects, track results, manage risks to delivery and benefit timing
• Enhance delivery through identification of risks and opportunities
• Capture all benefits through regular and accurate reporting and provide information necessary for energy/carbon certificates
• Ensure projects are delivered in a safe way with close consideration of customers and team members
• Drive & Implement technology projects as highlighted by the strategic roadmap for the energy and emission actions with an integrated portfolio approach
• Manage and negotiate contracts with external CAPEX and OPEX suppliers

About you and your skills

• Tertiary qualifications in Engineering, Project Management or Construction, or equivalent experienc
• Ideally, a background in EV installation or EV charging network
• Proven experience in project management, technical scoping, design & implementation
• Capital budgeting (NPV, IRR, and lifecycle costing)
• Demonstrated experience in Retail & Industrial project delivery
• Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate to achieve objectives
• Demonstrated experience in development of funding requests for capital projects

• 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.

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

Job ID: 169728

Employment Type: Fixed Term

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