Retail Innovation and Capex Manager

About the role

Sodexo is looking for a Retail Innovation and Capex Manager to lead the future of retail across Sodexo Australia. You will own the national retail innovation strategy and capital investment portfolio, driving transformation across staffed and unattended retail formats. The role involves identifying growth opportunities, shaping investment priorities and leading technology, automation, digital retail, vending and store development initiatives. It is open to candidates based in Perth or Melbourne.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the national retail innovation and investment roadmap.
• Lead a portfolio of retail transformation and capital projects exceeding $12M.
• Drive innovation across digital retail, automation, POS systems, vending, smart equipment and emerging technologies.
• Build business cases, recommend investment priorities and monitor ROI.
• Lead cross-functional stakeholders across Operations, Finance, IT, Commercial, Supply Chain and HSE.
• Establish governance frameworks, standards and scalable operating models.
• Manage a team of project specialists and build innovation capability across the business.
• Deliver measurable outcomes such as revenue growth, margin improvement and productivity gains.

Required profile

• Significant experience in retail strategy, innovation, transformation or capital project management.
• Proven success delivering large-scale, multi-site projects and commercial outcomes.
• Experience influencing senior leaders and managing complex stakeholder groups.
• Strong leadership, change management and project governance capability.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Business, Commerce, Retail, Technology, Project Management or a related discipline is desirable; equivalent industry experience will also be considered.

Required skills

• Business case development and investment analysis
• Knowledge of retail technology, customer experience, operations and portfolio management

What we offer

• Competitive pay and job security in an essential services industry
• Access to 100+ retail discounts and multiple salary packaging options
• Training and career progression opportunities within Sodexo