Woolworths

 AI and Analytics Program Manager

• Partner with business leaders to orchestrate, design and deliver solutions within the business portfolio ensuring your work delivers significant business value and tangible outcomes.

• Own the end-to-end delivery of a fast-paced program,-from business case through to benefits realisation guiding multiple squads to execute data driven solutions

• Champion AI adoption and continue to embed Agile principles across the portfolio, fostering a culture of continuous improvement through active coaching and mentorship.

We are Woolworths Group

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives connected by a shared Purpose to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’ It’s that Purpose that fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. 

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

We strive to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow for our customers and team,  bringing the best of Woolworths Group and Quantium together to make data driven decisions. By partnering with Quantium, a world-class data science and advanced analytics business we’re excited about the future as we unlock the power of AI and Insights to reimagine retail.

Through this partnership, the wiq team harnesses the best of Woolworths Group and Quantium data science and analytics talent to reimagine retail by solving the most complex problems using AI and analytics. As a team, we leverage Agile ways of working to help our team develop their skills while also making sure our team is focusing on solving the most complex problems for both our customers and team.

What you’ll do 

We’re looking for a commercially focused  Program Delivery  Manager to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will have end-to-end accountability for the delivery and commercial success  of a complex portfolio of advanced analytics and AI initiatives. You will bring together and lead multiple cross-functional teams across disciplines like data science, engineering, 

• Strategic Delivery: Orchestrate end-to-end portfolio solutions and lead cross-functional squads to drive high-value, tangible business outcomes.

• Stakeholder Influence: Navigate ambiguity and align competing priorities through expert relationship management and adaptive communication.

• Financial Oversight: Own end-to-end portfolio financials, including business cases, annual budgeting, resource forecasting, and strategic trade-offs.

• Governance & Planning: Drive portfolio strategy via quarterly/annual planning cycles, showcases, and executive workshops.

• Leadership & Innovation: Mentor high-performing teams while championing Agile methodologies and AI adoption to scale delivery excellence.

What you’ll bring 

You  thrive in guiding sophisticated data-driven initiatives through their entire lifecycle from discovery, design, and build, through to implementation, adoption  and benefits realisation. Your as comfortable in a business review with senior stakeholders as you are in a squad standup.

• 8+ Years of Impact: Expert in driving data and tech transformations in Retail/FMCG with a strict focus on commercial results, not just "go-live" dates.

• Financial Stewardship: Deep experience in significant budget management and building high-stakes business cases with sharp commercial acumen.

• Stakeholder Mastery: Exceptional at aligning senior executives and navigating complex corporate environments with clarity and precision.

• Agile Team Builder: Dedicated to coaching high-performing, cross-functional teams that thrive in fast-paced, iterative environments.

• Strategic Navigator: Leveraging a consulting background to solve structured problems and lead through ambiguity with ease.

What you’ll experience

• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.

• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.

• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers plus paid superannuation for up to 12 months while the Team Member is on parental leave - eligible from the first day of employment.

• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app. A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.  

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group 

As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. 

Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company and we value all skills and experiences. If you meet some, but not all of the requirements, we encourage you to submit your application.