Project Manager - Final Mile - Innovation

Tesco; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supermarket chain is seeking a capable individual to lead the development of strategies that shape and transform their Final Mile operating model. Responsibilities include embedding project management principles, inspiring teams, and championing technology as an enabler for future growth. The ideal candidate must possess strong stakeholder management, budget management skills, and a project management qualification. The role offers a flexible working environment, supporting both collaboration and remote work.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary

Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day

Private medical insurance

Free 24/7 virtual GP service

Qualifications

• Proven ability to define projects and manage risks effectively.
• Skilled in building strong cross-functional relationships.
• Experience in budget management and commercial decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Embedding project management principles throughout delivery.
• Inspiring and leading teams to deliver outstanding results.
• Monitoring progress and providing transparent updates.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Project planning

Digital thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Project Management or CI qualification (e.g., Sigma, APM)

Job description

Tesco UK • Shire Park, Kestral Way, Welwyn Garden City • Permanent • Apply by 15-Dec-2025

You will lead the development of strategies that shape and transform our Final Mile operating model, ensuring we consistently serve our customers, communities, and the planet better every day. You'll champion the integration of technology as a critical enabler of our future, embedding it into key business decisions. With an agile and collaborative approach, you'll define scope and objectives, keep projects aligned with strategic priorities, inspire teams, manage risks, and deliver sustainable, customer-focused outcomes while driving continuous improvement.

What is in it for you

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• Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
• Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years' service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing

You will be responsible for

• Embedding Tesco's project management principles throughout delivery, ensuring strong stakeholder engagement, clear organisation, and effective budget control and cost optimisation.
• Defining scope and objectives from the outset to drive clarity, keep projects aligned with strategic priorities, and manage risks, issues, and interdependencies.
• Inspire and leading teams with purpose, allocating resources effectively and engaging subject matter experts to deliver outstanding results.
• Establishing robust governance, resolve conflicts, and collaborate with internal and external partners to design and execute clear implementation plans.
• Monitoring progress rigorously, providing transparent updates to stakeholders and business leaders, while taking ownership of processes and systems to ensure efficiency and simplicity.
• Championing technology as a key enabler of Tesco's future, embedding digital thinking into decision-making and driving improvements that simplify operations and enhance customer experiences.
• Closing projects with thorough post-implementation reviews, capturing lessons learned and driving continuous improvement in both delivery and approach.

You will need

• Proven ability to define projects, plan effectively, manage risks, issues, dependencies, and deliver outcomes with robust governance and control.
• Skilled in managing a complex network of stakeholders, including executive levels, and building strong cross-functional relationships beyond your function.
• Experience in budget management, commercial decision-making, sizing business opportunities, and creating compelling business cases.
• Project Management or CI qualification (e.g., Sigma, APM) and a track record of delivering cross-functional initiatives from concept to trial and rollout.
• An inquisitive outlook with the ability to formulate strategies, drive business development, and support corporate growth.
• Knowledge of supply chain management, logistics, couriers, and experience in contract negotiation and setting service level agreements.
• Strong capability in progress tracking, transparent reporting, and conducting post-implementation reviews to drive continuous improvement.

About us

You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we're all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.

At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

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