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Bring your passion for food & innovation to set the standard for our customers Partner with peers & our suppliers, while leading and coaching your small team to success Permanent opportunity, based in Norwest, within our Product Development Chapter 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. Its 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 youre excited to turn todays blue sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, youll 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 youll do As the Product Development Manager, you will craft our category roadmap, aligning with Woolworths strategy to deliver marketleading innovation and value. You will champion the customer in every decision, leading agile teams to set the benchmark for product quality and organoleptic excellence. Support the creation of directional frameworks and define product brand values, translating global trends and customer insights into a product roadmap. Coach your team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and uplifting technical capability to build true Category SMEs. Oversee the endtoend delivery of diverse product ranges, ensuring all launches land on time while exceeding customer expectations for quality, choice, and value. Take full accountability for product quality standards and characteristics, ensuring our range consistently leads the market. Collaborate with Leads and stakeholders to manage capacity, while building external networks to identify new opportunities for innovation and collaboration. What youll bring Strong experience in product development and management, with a proven track record of mentoring or coaching highperforming teams. The ability to translate strategy into actionable plans, anticipating roadblocks and embedding solutions to drive consistent results. Advanced partnering skills to influence outcomes across a largescale ecosystem. A tertiary degree or diploma (3year minimum) in Food Science, Nutrition, Culinary Arts or a related food industry discipline. 8 - 10 years in Product development & management/ leadership experience within a complex / matrix environment. A genuine obsession with food and product innovation, underpinned by an understanding of lifestyle trends and their impact on Australian customer behaviour. What Youll 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. Access to Sonder. Sonder provides free confidential 24/7 personalised financial, medical safety, psychological or physical support for team members and their families. A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you. Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purposedriven work. Opportunity to Salary Sacrifice, enabling team members to purchase selected eligible items or services from pretax salary. Can be used for novated leases, superannuation contributions, Qantas Club membership, computing devices etc. Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our teams 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. 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. We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr