Job Description

Executive Strategy Manager | Growth & Innovation

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Sydney

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Who is Quantium?

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Quantium is a world leader in data science and artificial intelligence. Established in Australia in 2002, Quantium is a global team of more than 1,200 people across 14 locations with a unique blend of capabilities across product and consulting services to help businesses unlock value from data and analytics. Quantium partners with the world's largest corporations to forge a better, more intelligent world.

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Our Consumer team is at the forefront of reimagining retail through data, analytics, and AI. Following a long-standing partnership, Quantium became part of Woolworths Group, the largest retailer in Australia-New Zealand and a top 20 retailer globally, in 2021. Through this partnership, we're building world-class retail analytics capabilities deployed across the Woolworths ecosystem and made available to retailers globally.

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We're seeking an exceptional Executive Manager, Growth & Innovation to shape the future of retail analytics by identifying and scaling AI-first analytical solutions that unlock shared value for Woolworths Group and its trade partners.

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How will you make an impact?

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- Drive innovation across retail: Shape the Growth & Innovation roadmap by working cross-functionally with stakeholders from Quantium, wiq, Woolworths Group, and trade partners to identify, validate, and scale initiatives that create mutual value
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- Lead proof-of-concept trials: Partner with analytics transformation, analytics, client partnership teams, and trade partners to co-design and deliver minimum viable product analytical solutions that validate opportunities in customer insights, category optimisation, and operational efficiency
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- Scale solutions sustainably: Collaborate with Quantium and wiq product teams to transform validated proof-of-concepts into scalable, sustainable offerings and commercialisable solutions in both ANZ and globally
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- Enable transformational change: Define success metrics, measure performance, extract learnings, and work closely with business and trade partners to drive adoption of innovative solutions with clear execution pathways
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- Influence at the highest levels: Engage and communicate effectively with a broad range of senior stakeholders, including C-suite executives across Quantium, Woolworths Group, and partner organisations
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The superpowers you'll be bringing to the team:

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- Analytics transformation leadership: 7-9 years of experience leading analytics transformation in FMCG or retail environments, with proven success in developing and deploying AI-first analytical solutions in large retail, FMCG, or consumer organisations
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- Proof-of-concept expertise: Track record in delivering data and advanced analytics transformation programmes, including designing and executing proof-of-concept trials that drive business outcomes
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- Strategic problem-solving: Strong structured problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate your team from ambiguous opportunity statements to clear, well-defined chance roadmaps
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- Influential stakeholder management: Outstanding influencing and business partnering skills, including the ability to navigate diverse senior stakeholder groups and foster an inclusive, collaborative culture
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- Education and technical acumen: Solid understanding of retail operations, merchandising, or marketing functions, with commercial instincts to identify and articulate where data and AI create value.
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Remember – you might not tick all the boxes, but don't let that from stopping you applying. We're more interested in how you work, your ability to solve problems and think big.

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What could your Quantium Experience look like?

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Working at Quantium will allow you to challenge your imagination. You will get to solve complex problems using rigor, precision and by asking great questions – but it also means you can think big, outside the box and push your problem-solving skills to the max.

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By joining the Quantium team, you'll get to:

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- Forge your path: So many of our team have moved around different teams or offices. You'll be in the driver's seat, and we empower you to make your career your own.
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- Find your kind: Embrace diversity and connect with your tribe (think foodies, dog lovers, readers, or runners).
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- Make an impact: Leave your mark. Your contributions resonate, regardless of your role or rank.
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But wait, there's more!

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- Flexible work arrangements: Achieve work life balance at your own pace with hybrid and flexible work arrangements.
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Remote working: Option to work in another country for up to 30 calendar days per year, balancing your career with the freedom to work globally. Eligibility criteria apply.

📌 Executive Strategy Manager | Growth & Innovation Sydney (New South Wales)
🏢 Quantium
📍 New South Wales