Job Description
Overview
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
As the way Australians shop continues to evolve, our Data and AI Team keep Coles at the forefront of modern retail. We combine data, artificial intelligence, and applied engineering to reimagine how our stores, supply chain, and digital channels operate — creating smarter, more connected, and seamless experiences for our customers and team members.
Operating as a centralised development and enablement function within Coles Technology, the team unites product, engineering, and platform capabilities to deliver the intelligence layer of the enterprise. We serve every part of Coles — from computer vision applications that enhance in-store experiences and reduce loss, to forecasting, optimisation, and decision-support solutions that drive efficiency, accuracy, and agility across our supply chain, retail operations, and corporate functions.
The scale and impact of this work are significant. Coles serves millions of customers each week across more than a thousand stores nationwide, and our AI and data capabilities provide the intelligence that underpins how we plan, move, sell, and serve. By combining deep data capability with applied AI and modern engineering, we\'re enabling Coles to become a truly AI-enabled enterprise, transforming how we operate and how Australia shops every day.
About the role
As Senior Platform Manager for Data and Visualisation, your primary function will be to define and lead the enterprise data and visualisation platform strategy whilst overseeing delivery of scalable, secure, and governed data platform capabilities.
Key responsibilities will include
Drive implementation of modern cloud-native data architecture (Azure, Snowflake, Databricks, etc.)
Ensure platform reliability, scalability, and compliance with SLA commitments
Lead enterprise-wide visualisation strategy (Power BI, Tableau, etc.)
Champion self-service analytics and consistent data storytelling
Provide functional leadership to Platform and Governance Managers
Embed \"governance by design\" into platform engineering
Act as key interface between business teams and technology delivery squads
Ensure alignment with enterprise data, security, and AI/ML platform strategies
Evaluate, select and integrate modern data tools and technologies
Oversee CI/CD, DevOps and automation practices for data pipelines and dashboards
Ensure strong data lifecycle management across ingestion, storage, access, and usage
About You and Your Skills
10+ years in data platform, analytics or architecture roles
5+ years in senior data platform or engineering leadership
Proven delivery of enterprise-scale data and BI platforms (cloud/on-prem)
Experience managing cross-functional teams including engineers, governance, and DevOps
Strong background in visualisation tools (Power BI, MicroStrategy)
Hands-on expertise in cloud platforms (Azure), Snowflake, Databricks, Oracle
Experience building CI/CD pipelines for data and dashboard deployments
Proven data governance, metadata, and compliance expertise
Skilled in stakeholder management across business and technology functions
Proficient in SQL and programming languages (Python, Scala, Java)
Familiar with Agile, product delivery models, and hybrid team structures
Skills and Qualifications
Deep expertise in modern data platforms, BI architecture, and visualisation tooling
Strong knowledge of distributed systems (Spark, Kafka) and orchestration tools (Control M, ADF, Airflow)
Ability to influence and align senior stakeholders across tech and business
Excellent communication and data storytelling skills
Knowledge of data security, access control, and regulatory compliance
Strong understanding of DevOps for data engineering
Education
Bachelor\'s or Master\'s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
Please note that we are seeking a candidate with deep experience in data platforms and proven people‑leadership capabilities, including leading leaders. Strong communication skills are also essential.
What’s in it for you?
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.
About the recruitment process
We\u2019re 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\u2019re 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: 175403
Employment Type: Full time
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