Project Manager - 18 month Fixed Term Contract | Melbourne Head Office

Job Description

• Are you an aspiring IT professional eager to step into the dynamic world of retail project management?
• Deliver IT projects that enhance our retail operations and customer experience Business
• Work with our Change & Delivery team & be a part of a supportive and collaborative culture

At Munro Footwear Group, we're not just about shoes; we're about crafting exceptional experiences for our customers. With a rich history spanning over five decades, we're proud to be one of Australia's leading footwear retailers. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction drives everything we do.

Our Change and Delivery team at MFG have developed and delivered exciting projects that are positively impacting our company and customers every day.  With a focus on Retail driven projects that run across our stores, our DC and Head office, we now have an exciting opportunity for a Project Manager to work in our dynamic change delivery function and support the IT projects across the business.

More about the role.

As IT Project Manager, you'll lead our retail technology projects, collaborating closely with our Head of Change and Delivery and various teams. You'll focus on improving our retail operations and customer experience by implementing new systems and refining existing processes. Your role involves managing multiple small to medium-sized technology projects across retail and inventory, as well as tech-driven retail and sales projects. You'll report to the Head of Change Delivery, overseeing project plans and schedules. Experience in retail, supply chain, or finance is preferred, and your insights and expertise will be valuable in driving innovation. This is an 18-month fixed-term contract.  Hit the Apply button and we look forward to having you join our Change & Delivery Team and shaping the future at MFG.

The Project Manager role is responsible for effective end to end project management, including but not limited to:

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate resources, tasks, and activities to ensure project milestones are met.
• Monitor project progress and communicate updates to stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate risks and issues that may impact project success.
• Support testing, training, and implementation activities.
• Evaluate project outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Identification, management and resolution (including escalation) of key risks and issues.
• Managing resource allocation to ensure optimum output.

About You;

• You will have a minimum of 2 years of industry experience as a Project Manager in Waterfall and Agile methodology and hold an Industry certification (e.g. PRINCE2 or PMBOK) highly preferred
• Proven examples of successfully managing and delivering multiple small-medium scaled technology projects such new POS, OMS or ERP implementation.
• Ideally you will have completed projects within Retail, Supply Chain or Finance
• Be able to demonstrate excellent project planning, organisation and execution skills.
• Have current experience managing budgets and resources.
• You have excellent communication and relationship building skills including business stakeholder engagement.
• Have advanced problem-solving skills, think outside of the box and get excited about end-to-end project delivery and management.
• You are goal orientated, action focused with an ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities and work to deadlines.
• You will have worked within a fast paced, deadline driven project and work to a high standard of testing and can produce a high level of results
• You love to build rapport with other team members and demonstrate forward-thinking and awareness of business requirements and needs.

More about Us

With more than 290+ stores and 2500+ employees nationally and a brand-new state-of-the-art distribution centre, we are Australia's leading retailer and wholesaler of fashion and comfort footwear, owning and operating some of Australia's most iconic brands including Midas, Mollini, Cinori, Mathers, Williams, Diana Ferrari, and Australia's largest online footwear retailer, Styletread!

As a family-owned company, at Munro Footwear Group (MFG) we value our team, our loyal customers, and our dedicated suppliers. We work hard to play hard, we celebrate each other, and we believe every Team Member is an essential part of our ongoing success.

Why You Are Going to Love Working At Munro;

There has never been a more exciting time to join Munro Footwear Group as we continue to grow! We offer a flexible, friendly, welcoming team environment where continued support, training and generous Team Member benefits are provided, including discounts across all our Brands.

• Generous employee discount for you and your immediate family!
• An extra 4 days a year of ‘Life Leave'
• Flexible Paid Parental Leave
• A competitive Salary Package
• Career Growth and development opportunities with a fun & friendly team
• Through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) you'll have access to professional and confidential counselling and support services