Strategic Projects Leader — Cross-Functional Change (UK)

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

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.