Woolworths

• High profile role leading critical programs within WDigital
• Lead and develop your high performing team
• Hybrid working, 3 days from our Norwest Precinct

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.

What you,ll do

The Senior Program Manager at W Digital acts as a critical "connective layer" between executive strategy and tactical execution. This role is responsible for orchestrating a high-stakes delivery ecosystem across one or two specific digital domains (across the Loyalty, Plan & Shop, Fulfillment, Enablement domains). You will ensure that the entire delivery journey is seamless, scalable, and profitable while driving program delivery excellence and predictability across the W Digital portfolio.

• End-to-End Domain Leadership: Own and execute the W Digital roadmap for 1–2 key domains, synchronising technical delivery with overarching business and digital strategies
• Strategic Stakeholder Alignment: Partner closely with Heads of Tech,Group Tech, Program Delivery, and SMEs to orchestrate domain requirements, resolve dependencies, and bridge digital vision with commercial reality
• Cross-Functional Program Delivery: Collaborate across digital and business units to manage cross-domain dependencies, streamline delivery pipelines, and directly lead high-priority, critical initiatives.
• Agile Process & Delivery Excellence: Support portfolio management while driving continuous improvements in Agile practices to elevate team productivity, delivery predictability, and output quality
• Tech Savvy Problem Solving: Leverage a strong grasp of current and emerging digital technologies to solve complex business challenges and drive modern solutions.
• People Leadership & Coaching: Manage, mentor, and empower a team of Project Managers, cultivating a high-performance culture that elevates them from "task-trackers" to "strategic owners."
• Financial Oversight & ROI: Develop and manage domain CapEx budgets in close partnership with Finance teams to ensure accurate tracking, strict governance, and maximum ROI.

What you’ll bring

• 12+ years in large-scale Program/Project Management within complex, matrixed digital or e-commerce environments, backed by a relevant degree and PM/Agile certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, SAFe).
•  5+ years of direct line management experience, with a demonstrated ability to mentor teams and build high-trust relationships at Director and C-suite levels.
• Exceptional ability to bring structure, clarity, and momentum to highly complex, unstructured matrix environments while remaining agile and adaptable.
• Driven by practical, high-impact solutions, translating strategic plans into measurable, on-time digital deliverables with a focus on efficiency and value.
• Deep domain expertise in enterprise-scale digital transformations, dependency management, and modern Agile/Scaled Agile frameworks.
• Strong analytical mindset utilizing a data-backed approach to tackle complex challenges, mitigate risks, and make sound strategic decisions.
• Hands-on experience developing, tracking, and optimizing multi-million-dollar CapEx and OpEx budgets to ensure maximum ROI.
• High emotional intelligence, self-direction, and executive level communication skills to lead through change, navigate friction, and drive results under  .

What you'll experience

• A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model which combines time spent at a support office or hub and time working from home, supporting both in-person connection and balancing the flexibility that remote working provides for our teams.
• High-impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities. 
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline - with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• 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.
• 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.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group 

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. 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.