Project Manager - Final Mile - Innovation

Tesco UK; Welwyn Garden City; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail and technology company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Manager to lead the development of strategies for their Final Mile operating model. The role involves championing technology integration and ensuring effective project delivery through strong governance and stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will have experience in budget management and a background in project management qualifications. This position offers a flexible working arrangement, with time spent both in the office and remotely.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive recruitment process

Qualifications

• Proven ability to define projects and deliver outcomes with governance.
• Skilled in managing a complex network of stakeholders at various levels.
• Experience in budget management and commercial decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Embed project management principles, managing stakeholder engagement and budgeting.
• Define project scope and objectives, driving clarity and risk management.
• Inspire teams and manage resources to achieve outstanding results.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Continuous improvement

Supply chain management

Education

Project Management or CI qualification

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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., Six 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.

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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