Platform Manager - Data & AI - Transformation - Hawthorn East

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

As the way we shop continues to evolve, our Data and Artificial Intelligence Team keeps us at the cutting edge. Driven by our innovative, inclusive, and forward-thinking culture, we’re constantly looking at ways to reinvent the shopping experience for our customers and build the next generation of digital retailing. 

The Data and Artificial Intelligence within the broader Coles Technology Team focuses on building data collection and analytics capabilities to uncover customer, product, and operational insights. Providing data driven support to our users and enabling Coles to be a data driven organisation.

About The Role

For this exciting position within our Data and Artificial Intelligence team, we are seeking an experienced Platform Manager – Transformation to lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of platform transformation programs ensuring alignment to enterprise Data & AI strategy and business outcomes.

Working closely with the Senior Platform Manager – Transformation, your main responsibilities will include the following but not be limited to the below: 

• Drive the adoption of modern cloud infrastructure, containerisation, microservices, Infrastructure as Code and automation frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with architecture, security, data governance, and compliance teams to embed standards and controls into the evolving platform.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and resources proactively to maintain project momentum and delivery quality.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing and cross-team collaboration to accelerate transformation and build organisational capability.
• Deliver timely reporting and transparent communication on project status, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.
• Identify opportunities to optimise costs, improve performance, and enhance scalability within the platform environment.
• Foster a culture of experimentation, innovation, and accountability within the transformation team.

We are looking for a versatile leader to lead, mentor, and grow a team of platform engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and high performance.

You will inspire and motivate cross-functional teams to embrace change and deliver transformational outcomes aligned with enterprise goals whilst acting as a change agent, promoting Agile methodologies, DevOps practices, and continuous delivery culture throughout transformation initiatives.

Experience Required

• Proven years of experience in platform management, IT transformation, or technical program management in data and AI environments.
• Proven track record delivering complex platform transformation or cloud migration projects.
• Working experience with cloud platforms (Azure, Snowflake, Databricks), containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and automation tools (Terraform, Ansible).
• Familiarity with modern data platform technologies, AI/ML infrastructure, and scalable architecture patterns.
• Experience in agile methodologies and cross-functional team leadership.
• Understanding of data governance, security, and compliance requirements in large enterprises.

Commercial Skills And Formal Qualifications

• Strong project and program management skills with ability to drive delivery in complex environments.
• Technical expertise in cloud infrastructure, platform automation, and modernisation frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Leadership skills with experience managing technical teams.
• Relevant certifications in cloud platforms, project management, or transformation methodologies are advantageous.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

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: 166720

Employment Type: Full time