Executive Manager- National Data Analytics

Company Description

With roots dating back to 1913, ALDI is proud to make a real difference to people across the world by offering top quality products for low prices. ALDI first entered the Australian grocery market in 2001 and has since grown to have almost 600 stores and 8 distribution centres in 5 states.

If you’ve ever shopped at ALDI you know we are not your average supermarket.  We’re also not your average employer. ALDI is a place where you’ll find good people, good purpose and great opportunities. So, you can work with a great team, feel great for making a real difference for everyday Australians and enjoy a rewarding career.

It’s that simple. ALDI Good Different.

Job Description

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Executive Manager to join the National Data Office of ALDI Stores, based in Minchinbury. This is a permanent full-time position.

We are seeking an experienced Executive Manager to lead our Retail Analytics Use Case Team. This critical role combines people leadership, analytical thought leadership, and product ownership to drive the development and delivery of high-impact analytical use cases. The successful candidate will manage a portfolio of initiatives that improve business performance, support experimentation (including A/B testing), and deliver measurable outcomes to the P&L.

What does the role involve?

• Lead and develop a high-performing team of data professionals, fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented culture.
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of analytical use cases, to identify opportunities and deliver analytical products aligned with business needs
• Manage a pipeline of analytics initiatives to ensure alignment with financial objectives
• Provide strategic guidance on leveraging analytics to address retail challenges, drive growth, and enhance operational effectiveness across various departments.
• Partner with various teams to execute experiments (e.g., A/B tests) for rigorous impact evaluation and actionable recommendations.
• Champion agile practices in cross-functional teams for swift iteration and improvement of analytical solutions.
• Analyse P&L statements, quantify the financial impact of use cases, and support business case preparation to drive investment decisions.
• Leverage a strong understanding of the analytical tech stack, including data platforms, tools, and processes, to lead high performing technical teams and ensure robust solutions.

And the best part? Every single day at ALDI, you'll know you're making a difference, supporting our mission to help everyday Australians live richer lives for less.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in analytics, product or strategy roles with proven leadership experience. Ideally within retail, FMCG or consumer facing industries.
• Strong business and commercial acumen with a demonstrated success in managing an initiative or product portfolio with measurable financial outcomes.
• Deep understanding of experimentation methods and A/B testing best practices, with proficiency in analytical tools (e.g., SQL, Python)and modern data platforms (e.g.,Databricks).
• A seasoned leader with a proven track record of managing cross-functional teams leveraging agile practices, driving collaboration, and aligning stakeholders around data governance objectives.
• A proactive seeker of feedback who fosters personal and team growth through reflection and continuous improvement
• A clear, impactful communicator who informs, inspires, motivates and influences others to drive team success
• An inclusive collaborator who actively consults, resolves conflict as it arises and appreciates alternative perspectives and opinions
• A decision maker who shows ownership by making informed decisions, executing efficiently and taking responsibility for results
• A change catalyst who embraces and navigates change with enthusiasm, looks for improvements and effectively supports team members to implement changes

Additional Information

• Enjoy 5 weeks annual leave for pursuing your passions outside of work.
• Enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work options.
• Support during life’s most important moments including paid parental leave, including superannuation on parental leave.
• Complimentary access to free physiotherapy to treat non-work related aches, pains or niggles.
• Work with a company who has been recognised as an Employer of Choice every year since 2018 - 2024.
• Access to wellness programs such as discounted gym memberships, discounted health insurance and much more!

Remuneration

• Transparent tiered salary range of $159, 000 - $208, 800  including Superannuation.

Ready to embark on a good different career? To learn more about what it is like to work at ALDI visit our careers website www.aldicareers.com.au