Group Product Manager

3 weeks ago


Hawthorn East, Australia Coles Full time

JOB DESCRIPTION

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.

About the team

Technology is the backbone of our business. Every day, our team solves complex and meaningful problems. Those solutions help thousands of our fellow team members succeed and make millions of customers lives easier every day.

The security team at Coles is proud on their successful delivery of customer-focused solutions. There are a lot of exciting initiatives on the horizon as protecting our customers, team members and reputation is essential to being the most trusted retailer. 

The Group Cyber team is accountable for all aspects of Cyber Security across Coles including Strategy & Architecture, Identity, Cyber Governance, Cyber Detection & Response, Data Protection and Security Services. This role will be based within the Identity team and will play an active role in uplifting the Coles' Identity and Access Management services for Coles team members, suppliers and partners.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Identity, you will act as a group product manager for the squads you lead, with a strong involvement in “what” the squads are building,

The role responsibilities include the following - 

  • Responsible for creating a product strategy and roadmap that ties into strategic themes from the Portfolio.
  • You will help provide clear requirements that translates into actionable items of work for the squads or teams.
  • You will plan, create and execute delivery roadmaps that are structured based on business requirements, communicate and share these plans with your squads and stakeholders.
  • You will promote agile methodologies and continuous improvements while coaching and supporting the squads or teams.
  • Coordinate dependencies and sequence the Epics and Stories to ensure the team's ability to consistently deliver value in small increments.
  • Promote and support the team to become autonomous in their delivery practices.
  • Responsible for prioritising the Domain Backlog in conjunction with Identity Leadership Team.
  • Defines backlog with their Squads, partners with the crew lead to ensure the backlog aligns with the business and product strategies. Frame product backlog in context of bigger picture and larger product roadmap and strategy.
  • Works closely with Product Managers to manage dependencies and risk.
  • Responsible for managing one or more product managers and their respective squads.
  • Mentors’ product managers and utilizes creative methodology to improve team culture and product processes.
  • Fosters and maintains relationships stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment around backlog and priorities.
  • Communicates to stakeholders on progress of initiatives.
  • Passionate about Coles and the customer problems we are solving.

About you

To be successful in this role, we're looking for the following experience and skills -

  • Ability to lead complex cross-functional initiatives. 
  • A consistent history of delivering measurable results for both users and the business.
  • Experience developing & mentoring Product Managers and contributing to the Product Chapter.
  • Experience supporting digital channels in large, complex organisations; experience working in a digital-first organisation with a strong customer-centric focus.
  • Experienced in Cyber Security and specifically Identity and Access Management.
  • Experienced in communicating and rationalising product design decisions.
  • Experience working in fast paced environments and comfortable with change.
  • Skilled in working collaboratively with engineering teams.
  • Understanding of Identity and Access Management in a corporate environment.
  • Highly collaborative, able to engage and collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders.
  • Listen well. You build consensus by default but can drive hard decisions when needed. You push the pace.
  • Skilled in working with engineering teams in identifying re-usable components and understanding where value is to enable dependent teams.
  • Exceptional people management, collaboration and communication skills. Written communication that is clear and effective.

What’s in it for you?

  • 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.

About the recruitment process

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 inclusionrecruitment@coles.com.au

Job ID: 132748

Employment Type: Full time


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