Project Manager

At Metcash, you’re part of something bigger. We’ve got the heart of a small business with the strength and support of a big business.

When you join Metcash, your work makes a real difference to independent businesses and local communities, empowering you to:

• Grow your career with tailored development programs
• Thrive your way with flexible work options
• Make your mark in a high-performing, values-led team

At Metcash Food, we’re the power behind local business, proudly supplying over 1600 independently owned stores in every corner of Australia and New Zealand. With trusted brands like IGA, Foodland and Campbells/C-Store, our stores sit at the heart of their communities, providing locals with the products and homegrown produce they love most. 

About the Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Food PMO team at Metcash as a Project Manager on a 12mth FTC who is responsible for the successful delivery and operational transition of major Transformation projects, by working closely with clients, vendors and other stakeholders to ensure the solution meets the user and strategic needs. The Project Manager will have complete end to end accountability of the project and will create and deliver business cases and plans, whilst managing the quality, budget & scope of the project closely. 

In this Role

• Provide direct project management support for high impact initiatives once business case endorsed. Own and proactively drive the full project lifecycle: successful project delivery will include full business case development, implementation, transition to an operational state and adoption of the solution by the stakeholders
• Gather cost of people, system & process change & actively support and build business cases with project team, assuring ROI prior to requesting approval
• Support discovery and business case development and funding requests.  Support project delivery through including the use of project tools and resources. Provide operational support to projects
• Ensure there is a comprehensive change approach to project and incorporate into Project Plan.
• Ensure that a regular cadence is put in place to provide an update on projects & facilitate agile decision making

You’re Likely a Match If

• Experience in leading large transformation and change in complex environments
• Demonstrated working experience in rolling out FMCG Merchandise initiatives
• Commercial Acumen - Significant experience in converting ideas to business cases and then implementing as a PM
• Customer focused and highly collaborative, who leads and influences within a complex organizational structure​
• Demonstrates agility and can remain flexible, change and evolve as required.
• Experience in training and coaching stakeholders to drive business outcomes
• Advanced planning & organisation skills and capable of prioritising multiple competing demands.
• FMCG experience will be highly regarded

What’s on offer

We’re proud to offer a workplace that supports your well-being, growth, and belonging:

🏖️ Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually

📚 Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities

👶 Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers

🌈 Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion

⚖️ Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025)

🧠 Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia

🏡 Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited

About Us

Join us and be part of something bigger!

Metcash is Australia’s leading wholesale distribution company, with $19.5 billion in sales (FY25) and a proud spot in the ASX Top 125.

We believe in the power of independent, family-owned businesses to shape vibrant communities. Through our food, liquor, and hardware pillars, we help retailers become the ‘Best Store in Their Town’ by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support. 

We’re committed to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability — and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations. If you need support during the application process, just let us know. Your privacy and dignity are always respected.

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