Transformation Manager - Transformation Discovery Team

Sainsbury's; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sainsbury's is looking for a Transformation Manager to shape and deliver innovative programs driving strategic change. You will lead cross-functional teams, enhance customer experience, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration within the organization.

Benefits

10% colleague discount online and in-store

Performance-related bonus up to 20% of salary

Private healthcare

Pensions scheme and life cover

Annual holiday allowance

Flexible working options

Health cash plans

Qualifications

• Experienced leader with excellent stakeholder management.
• Capability of managing end-to-end strategic initiatives.
• Data-driven decision maker.

Responsibilities

• Identify key initiatives to achieve strategic goals.
• Lead cross-functional teams to drive transformation.
• Manage programmes effectively for quick delivery of change.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

Collaboration

Job description

Why join us

Joining Sainsbury's as a Transformation Manager in our Transformation Discovery team means being at the forefront of shaping and delivering innovative programmes that will transform and grow our business, ultimately enhancing the experience for our customers.

You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, driving strategic change through your leadership and problem-solving skills. With a focus on continuous improvement and positive change, you will play a key role in fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

What you'll do

You will identify key initiatives to achieve our strategic goals and translate company strategy into actionable programmes that drive transformation and growth, improving customer experience and ensuring sustainable competitiveness.

You will lead cross-functional teams, working with stakeholders across the organisation to accelerate change and innovation.

Your focus will be on outcome-oriented, hypothesis-led problem-solving, managing programmes effectively to deliver change quickly and build high-performing teams.

You will promote a transformation mindset, build strong relationships, and support engagement at governance meetings to ensure successful programme delivery.

Who you are

You are an experienced leader with a growth mindset, capable of managing end-to-end strategic initiatives that implement major change projects with excellent stakeholder management skills.

You effectively use data, insights, and external innovations to inform decisions, connecting dots across projects and presenting clear recommendations.

You champion a collaborative, agile approach, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.

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Our commitment to inclusivity and benefits

We are committed to being an inclusive retailer, welcoming everyone and supporting your development. We celebrate colleagues' efforts and offer flexible working where possible. Our benefits include:

• Colleague discount: 10% online and in-store, increasing to 15% during the year.
• Pensions scheme and life cover.
• Performance-related bonus of up to 20% of salary.
• Annual holiday allowance with options to buy additional days.
• Private healthcare, season ticket loans, interest-free car loans up to £10k, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, salary advances, and retail discounts.
• Up to 26 weeks' pay for maternity or adoption leave, and up to 4 weeks' pay for paternity leave.

Visit www.sainsburys.jobs for more details on benefits (eligibility may vary).

Responsibilities

We offer meaningful work and a healthy work-life balance. Our fast-paced environment allows you to see the impact of your work immediately, with a supportive team that values your ideas. The scale and complexity of our operations provide ongoing opportunities for new challenges. Join us to make a real difference.