Head of Business Architecture & Technology Strategy

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with 120,000 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. Coles’ architecture team is accountable for solving complex and meaningful problems in service of our customers, team members and suppliers. 

We do this through listening, collaborating and action to demonstrate value. 

About the role 

Directly reporting to our General Manager - Technology Strategy, Transformation and Architecture, this role is accountable for business architecture and developing a comprehensive technology strategy and plan to execute aligned to our Coles strategy.  

As part of the role, you will oversee a team of enterprise architects collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to design and implement scalable and innovative solutions that drive business growth and enhance operational efficiency across every aspects of our business from supply chain through to our stores and digital offerings. 

Success in this role is all about supporting your team, making decisions and ensuring these are clearly communicated to a wide array of stakeholders. 

About you & your skills 

You will be an experienced leader with strong business acumen and the ability to align technology strategy with our overall organisation’s goals & objectives. 

You’ll also ideally have some (but not all) of the following experience: 

• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with a demonstrated ability to make data-driven decisions. 
• Knowledge of business models, operating models, financial models, cost-benefit and trade-off analysis, budgeting, and risk management. 
• Knowledge of business ecosystems, software as a service (SaaS), infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), SOA, APIs, open data, microservices, event-driven IT and predictive analytics. 
• Familiarity with information management practices, system development life cycle management, IT services management, agile and lean methodologies, infrastructure and operations, and EA and ITIL frameworks. 
• Understanding of the different types of agile principles, methodologies and delivery frameworks, especially those designed to be scaled at enterprise level. 
• Understanding of existing, new and emerging technologies, such as generative AI and its applications. 
• Knowledge of all components of Enterprise Architecture (EA), business and IT principles, and processes. 
• Excellent written, verbal, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate new ideas and concepts to technical and nontechnical audiences. 
• Appropriate Graduate / post-graduate qualification/s such as Business Management, MBA . Technology or similar 
• Demonstrated ability to bring together experienced, opinionated and intelligent people from across multiple functions to deliver to a common objective 

Take your next step into something bigger, apply now

With us it’s not about the discounts (although you do get those), it’s about joining a team where your wellbeing and professional development is our investment and celebrating your contributions is the norm. And because everyone leads unique lives, we offer flexible work, additional leave and parental leave entitlements.

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:121836
Employment Type:?Full time