Strategic Project Manager

Tesco PLC; Digswell; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 20%

25 days holiday + personal day

Private medical insurance

Maternity & Adoption leave

Paternity leave 6 weeks

24/7 virtual GP

Job summary

Tesco PLC is seeking a Project Manager to lead high-priority, cross-functional projects across our UK business. You’ll bring structure to complex initiatives, collaborate with senior leaders, and help shape the Programme, Projects and Change community.

The role focuses on delivering with pace, aligning stakeholders, and enabling teams to move forward confidently. You will manage governance, interdependencies, and risks, while developing strong relationships and influencing across the business.

Responsibilities

• Define and scope the projects / programmes you lead, establishing clear direction and plan.
• Mobilise cross functional project / programme teams and embed ways of working.
• Establish and facilitate governance to provide oversight and direction for projects/programmes.
• Engage and align stakeholders across all levels to deliver the plan.
• Manage interdependencies and impacts across projects / programmes.
• Drive progress in a transparent way, identify and manage issues and risks, and opportunities.
• Support topic experts and development within the team and across the Programme, Projects and Change community.

Job description

As a Project Manager, you'll lead high-priority, cross-functional projects that deliver meaningful change across our UK business and contribute directly to our key business priorities. You'll bring structure and clarity to complex projects, often in areas where there may be no established precedent. Working with colleagues across a variety of functions, including senior leaders and Directors, you'll bring teams together, navigate challenges and keep delivery on track. With a varied portfolio of projects and priorities that evolve throughout the year, this is a great opportunity to broaden your business knowledge, build a strong network and develop your project management and leadership skills. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to and shape initiatives that strengthen our wider Programme, Project and Change community. You will be responsible for

• Define and scope the projects / programmes you lead, establishing clear direction and alignment by ensuring that a clear vision, objectives and plan are in place
• Mobilise cross functional project /programme teams and establish and embed ways of working
• Establish and facilitate the appropriate levels of governance to provide oversight and direction for the projects/programmes
• Engage and align stakeholders across all levels to deliver the plan
• Manage interdependencies and impacts across projects / programmes
• Drive progress in a consistent, transparent way, and identify and manage issues and risks, and opportunities
• Support subject matter expertise and development both within the team and across the Programmes, Projects and Change community.
  You will need to be comfortable working with uncertainty, bringing clarity and structure where there may not always be an established approach.
• You will need to bring energy and a positive mindset, helping teams find the right way forward and get things done.
• You will need to have our Tesco Purpose and Values at heart and embrace our Win Together Behaviours.
• You will need a proven track record of successfully delivering projects or programmes and working cross-functionally.
• You will need experience of managing project teams and building strong, effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• You will need to be confident influencing stakeholders, facilitating governance sessions and NWTs, and engaging with senior business leaders.
• You will need to be proactive in taking accountability, making decisions and driving progress.
• You will need a clear understanding of what you want to gain from the role and how it supports your future career and development.
• You will need to enjoy working as part of a motivated and enthusiastic team, contributing to a positive, high-performing team culture.
  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 (12 months service required at the qualifying date) 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.