Associate Delivery Manager- Wiq

Associate Delivery Manager-Wiq

• Facilitate the delivery of complex advance analytics and AI projects
• Surry Hills/ Eveleigh locations with hybrid working (3 days in the office)
• E2E Project exposure

We are Woolworths Group:

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. 

We strive to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow for our customers and team,  bringing the best of Woolworths Group and Quantium together to make data driven decisions. By partnering with Quantium, a world-class data science and advanced analytics business we’re excited about the future as we unlock the power of data to reimagine retail.

Through this partnership, we’ve created a new business called wiq who will harness the best of Woolworths Group and Quantium to reimagine retail by solving the most complex problems using data and analytics. As a team, we leverage Agile ways of working to help our team develop their skills while also making sure our team is focusing on solving the most complex problems for both our customers and team.

What you’ll do:

As Associate Delivery Manager, you will facilitate the end-to-end delivery of complex advanced analytics and AI projects under the guidance of the Senior Delivery Manager. Leading cross-functional squads across data science, engineering, strategy, product, and UX practices, you will guide sophisticated solutions from discovery through to implementation and support. Your initial focus will be driving innovation and efficiency within the Value Chain Platform in partnership with Primary Connect, with opportunities to expand across other wiq domains over time. 

• Value Delivery:

   Partner with business leaders to design and implement advanced solutions that generate tangible commercial outcomes and measurable value.

• Stakeholder Management:

   Build trusted relationships across the business, using strong influence to align competing priorities and navigate changing environments.

• Fast-Paced Orchestration:

   Facilitate rapid project delivery by organizing cross-functional squads around a unified strategy and adaptable execution plan.

• Financial Oversight:

   Support the Senior Delivery Manager with business cases, financial forecasting, resource allocation, and budget trade-offs.

• Agile Governance:

   Lead key agile ceremonies and planning rhythms, ranging from daily standups and retrospectives to Big Room and annual planning.

• Team Leadership:

   Champion scaled agile practices and AI adoption to cultivate a high-performing culture focused on continuous improvement and experimentation.

• Risk & Dependency Management:

   Proactively identify and resolve project risks, dependencies, and technical trade-offs to protect delivery timelines.

• Transparent Communication:

   Maintain clear alignment by continuously updating delivery roadmaps and keeping stakeholders informed of progress and trade-offs.

What you’ll bring:

 

You bring 1–3 years of experience driving complex data, advanced analytics, or tech-enabled transformation initiatives, ideally within a large-scale retail or FMCG environment. Sound commercial acumen underpins your approach, backed by proven capability in project budgeting, financial forecasting, and building compelling business cases that secure buy-in and deliver measurable value. 

• Stakeholder Influence:

   Proven capability to engage, align, and influence senior leadership and diverse cross-functional business units.

• Strategic Execution:

   Demonstrated skill in translating high-level business strategy into actionable, structured delivery plans across complex project portfolios.

• Technical Communication:

   Exceptional written and verbal communication, adept at conveying technical trade-offs, navigating dependencies, and managing expectations.

• Consulting & Problem-Solving:

   Experience in management consulting or structured problem-solving environments, with a proven ability to thrive in ambiguity.

• Domain Expertise:

   Exposure to retail, FMCG, supply chain, logistics, or operational environments is strongly preferred.

• Qualifications:

   Relevant tertiary degree in business, technology, analytics, or a related discipline.

What you’ll experience

Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work:

• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• 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.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave for primary caregivers plus paid superannuation for up to 12 months while the Team Member is on parental leave - eligible from the first day of employment
• 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.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group 

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.

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. 

Woolworths Group is an inclusive, team-first company and we value all skills and experiences.

 If you meet some, but not all of the requirements, we encourage you to submit your application.