Hybrid PMO Tools & Governance Analyst

at Coles Group

• Job title: PMO Tools & Governance Analyst
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Hawthorn East, Australia

About the role

• PMO Tools & Governance Analyst shaping and optimizing governance tools within Coles Group. Leading PPM strategy and partnering with stakeholders for continuous improvement and data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert governance and oversight of PMO tools and platforms, ensuring alignment with organisational standards and compliance requirements.
• Lead PPM tool strategy, including configuration, user access management, and lifecycle maintenance.
• Define and optimise processes for financial tracker support and governance deliverables such as Business Cases, Variations, and Project Closures.
• Drive automation initiatives to integrate financial tracking and reporting within PPM systems—reducing manual effort, increasing accuracy, and improving efficiency.
• Act as a subject matter expert for tool-related enhancements, vendor engagement, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support ongoing PMO capability uplift by identifying areas for improvement and implementing pragmatic, value-adding solutions.

Requirements

• At least 5 years’ IT experience within a PMO or Consulting role, operating in either waterfall or agile environments and contributing to large-scale programs.
• Exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills, enabling effective communication and relationship management with peers, vendors, partners, and senior executives.
• Demonstrated experience working with senior stakeholders, including influencing, presenting, and managing expectations.
• Strong experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives within a PMO.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to diagnose issues and provide practical solutions.
• The ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• 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.