Strategic Technical Programme Manager – High-Impact Delivery

Tesco PLC; Digswell; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to 20% of base salary

25 days holiday + personal day + BankH

Private medical insurance

Maternity and adoptive leave up to 26/

EAP and 24/7 virtual GP

Job summary

Tesco PLC seeks a Technical Programme Manager to lead complex technology change across our UK & Ireland operations, ensuring delivery of home delivery and store logistics projects. You will collaborate with senior leaders, Product, Engineering and UX/UI teams to realise benefits and enable scalable, reliable services.

You will shape programmes, manage cross-functional teams, and communicate a clear case for change.

Qualifications

• Autonomy to drive complex programmes with minimal supervision.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration across Stakeholders, Product, Engineering and UX/UI.
• Highly numerate with ability to build forecasting models and business cases.
• Comfort discussing the technology stack relevant to the programme scope.
• Influence and communicate effectively without relying on formal authority.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of projects and programmes from concept to launch, realising benefits.
• Define and implement programme strategy aligned with business goals.
• Develop stakeholder engagement strategies and manage diverse groups.
• Create compelling communications and change narratives for stakeholders.
• Identify training needs and collaborate with Training Team to deliver solutions.
• Act as central programme leader, energising teams and driving outcomes.

Skills

Autonomy

Cross-functional leadership

Numeracy

Tech stack aptitude

Influence without authority

Growth mindset

Communication skills

Job description

Tesco PLC seeks a Technical Programme Manager to lead complex technology change across our UK & Ireland operations, ensuring delivery of home delivery and store logistics projects. You will collaborate with senior leaders, Product, Engineering and UX/UI teams to realise benefits and enable scalable, reliable services.

You will shape programmes, manage cross-functional teams, and communicate a clear case for change.