PMO Analyst - Strategic Program Office

PMO Analyst - Strategic Program Office

• Work across exciting projects in our program office.

• Diverse work and a supportive team passionate about your career development.

• Sydney/Norwest location with hybrid working 3 days in the office.

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.

If you’re excited to turn today’s blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you’ll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive and empowering workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

What you’ll do

We are looking for a Program Analyst to be the analytical engine behind our Group Transformation portfolio. In this role, you cross the line from data tracker to strategic partner. You will establish the "source of truth" to measure program success, ruthlessly tracking delivery velocity, resource utilization, and financial benefits. If you know how to dismantle bottlenecks, enforce sharp governance, and turn complex data into a roadmap for decision-making, this role is for you.

• Guard the Critical Path: Maintain the master schedule and proactively challenge workstream leads on any plan slippage.

• Drive Delivery Cadence: Run program meetings and craft high-quality SteerCo packs, translating complex updates into executive-ready narratives and clear actions.

• Own Sub-Projects: Independently lead low-complexity workstreams and sub-projects from concept to successful execution.

• Uncover Insights & Value: Analyze portfolio data to spot delay trends, recommend solutions, and validate that financial and non-financial benefits are tracking to plan.

• Drive Risk Mitigation: Actively manage the RAID register, holding risk owners accountable to concrete, dated mitigation actions.

• Protect Dependencies: Map cross-project dependencies and escalate operational blockers to the Program Manager with clear "path to green" solutions.

• Facilitate Problem-Solving: Run targeted workshops to unblock delivery issues and ensure seamless communication between core teams and stakeholders.

• Guarantee Quality Gates: Coach the team on delivery standards and rigorously review stage-gate documentation to ensure high first-time SPO approval rates.

What you’ll bring

You bring a sharp blend of project lifecycle expertise (Waterfall and Agile) and financial acumen (Capex/Opex), with a proven track record of managing schedules, dependencies, and complex benefits realization. An investigative problem solver and master of PPM tools and PowerBI, you don't just report data—you validate it, uncover systemic bottlenecks, and translate raw information into compelling executive narratives.

• 2+ years of experience in Business Analysis, Commercial Finance, or a Senior PMO Analyst role.

• Experience working within a large-scale transformation program or complex corporate environment (e.g., Retail or FMCG).

• Demonstrated experience leveraging project and portfolio management tools (e.g., Wave, Planview, Smartsheet) to drive visibility, automate reporting, and maintain a "single source of truth."

• Strong commercial background with proven experience in financial modelling, benefits realisation tracking, and variance analysis.

• Experience with data visualisation tools (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau) and a track record of presenting technical data to non-technical stakeholders.

What you’ll experience

• 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.