Strategic Projects Manager

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We are an inclusive team who power two of the most iconic and loved brands, Kmart and Target. We have more than 50,000 passionate individuals across our stores, distribution centres, and offices around the globe.

With our brands touching the lives of almost two million customers every week, you’ll feel the impact of the work you’ll do every day. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of.

Join the team

With Kmart Group's recent strategy refresh and a number of exciting strategic programs across the business, we are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Strategic Projects Manager to play a pivotal role in continuing to shape and execute our future strategy. Reporting directly to the Head of Strategy, this position provides an exciting platform to demonstrate your expertise in strategic project delivery and elevate it to new heights! 

What you’ll be doing
   

As a Strategic Projects Manager working for Kmart Group, you will:      

• Lead cross-functional working groups in the end-to-end discovery and delivery of high-priority strategic initiatives.
• Extract insights from complex analysis (with a focus on translating commercial outputs into insights to inform decision making)
• Undertake rigorous financial analysis and assessment of investment decisions across the Kmart Group.
• Support the strategic planning process, including the development of the 5-year Corporate Plan for the Kmart Group.
• Interface between functional project management teams/stakeholders and the Leadership Team on strategy monitoring and reporting.
• Support investor relations and reporting requirements for the Kmart Group.
• Facilitate risk workshops across business units and corporate functions and deliver training programs, including both online e-learning modules and face-to-face sessions, to build risk and resilience capability among Kmart Group executives and business leaders.

To be successful in this role you’ll have: 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g.: Finance, Commerce, Project Management, Economics)
• Excellent hands-on financial modelling capability.
• Strong commercial acumen and good understanding of underlying P&L drivers. 
• Ability to synthesise information to assess options, undertake problem solving and develop clear recommendations.     
• Proven experience managing complex projects from initiation to delivery, in a large-scale corporate environment.
• Experience in management consulting, investment banking or commercial finance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and engage cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Benefits we’ll offer you:

• Flexible hybrid working options through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.  
• A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart, Target Officeworks and Bunnings 
• Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health – with over 60 suppliers!  
• We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why eligible team members get the opportunity to participate in a bonus program 
• We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances  
• A dynamic learning and support program 
• Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor 
• A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes 
• Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group 

We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates.

We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au

If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now!

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