Head of Engineering - Digital Instore

Sainsbury's; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sainsbury's is seeking a Head of Engineering for their Digital InStore department, focusing on developing innovative solutions to enhance customer experiences. This leadership role involves collaborating across teams, managing stakeholder relationships, and fostering a culture of excellence. Join a leading company to drive transformation and innovation in a dynamic retail environment.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Pension

Life cover

Performance bonuses

Holiday allowances

Health plans

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Strategic leader with a deep understanding of technology and retail operations.
• Experience in leading engineering teams and delivering innovative products.
• Capable of fostering high-performance, inclusive culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of engineers to enhance customer experience.
• Build relationships with business and tech leaders.
• Oversee processes from development to deployment.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Excellence

Innovation

Data-driven Decision Making

Job description

Head of Engineering – Digital InStore

Are you passionate about new and innovative technology? Do you want to be at the forefront of innovation and transformation of how Sainsbury’s supports their customers with any issues they might be facing? If so, you might be the perfect candidate for the Head of Engineering role in the Digital InStore space.

About the team

As the Head of Engineering, you will lead teams of engineers responsible for developing and delivering solutions that enhance customer experience, scale with sales volumes, focus on simplicity of customer journeys, and evolve with business and customer needs. You will collaborate across Sainsbury’s Tech and with third parties to align and integrate the Digital InStore vision. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Sainsbury’s Tech and Retail in a dynamic environment.

Why join us

You will be a trusted voice for technology and innovation within a community of over 2000 locations and 100,000+ colleagues. You will manage stakeholders, teams, and suppliers to deliver exceptional customer and colleague experiences. As a leader, you will foster a high-performance, inclusive culture, focus on people leadership, engagement, and communication, and champion technical excellence and delivery.

What you'll do

You will build relationships with business and tech leaders, lead and mentor engineering teams, and foster innovation and high standards. You will oversee processes from development to deployment, ensuring seamless releases aligned with business plans. Success will be measured by relationship quality, product outcomes, technical standards, and delivering value quickly.

Who you are

You are a strategic leader with a deep understanding of technology and retail operations, capable of building relationships and delivering innovative products. You champion engineering best practices, foster innovation, and make data-driven decisions to optimize efficiency and outcomes. You are a visionary, adaptable to the changing tech landscape, and decisive in driving success.

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We are committed to inclusivity and supporting your development. Benefits include employee discounts, pension, life cover, performance bonuses, holiday allowances, health plans, and more. We offer flexible working options and support your wellbeing and work-life balance. For more details, visit www.sainsburys.jobs.