Lead Technical Programme Manager - Property

About Tesco

Our vision here at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home, out shopping, on the move, anywhere in the world.

We want our customers to be inspired and whatever they are looking for, we’re finding bigger and better ways to provide it.

Everything is underpinned by our continuous drive for the best tools and technology to deliver our vision. We’re driving innovation and transforming our Technology to become the world’s leading retailer.

We need people who share our ambition to deliver for our customers; Passionate and confident people willing to take the initiative and drive us forwards. In return we offer:

Excellent benefit package.

Be part of a dynamic team transforming the UK’s #1 retailer defining; building and launching an ambitious roadmap of digital products.

Work on impactful projects shaping Tesco’s future affecting the lives of millions of people over the years to come.

Enjoy significant career development opportunities and collaboration with talented professionals.

If that sounds exciting, then we'd love to hear from you.

The position will be based at our Campus in Welwyn Garden City.

About The Property Transformation Programme

At Tesco, property is a cornerstone of our success, supported by a complex global ecosystem. We’re entering an exciting phase, defining our roadmap for the next 3-5 years to equip colleagues with the right tools and capabilities to optimise our business. The Enabling Functions support various business units, including Property & Legal, Colleague, Comms and Finance teams. Our goal is to maintain a holistic programme view across all Enabling Functions, delivering high-value outcomes and fostering great career development opportunities.

You will be responsible for:

As the Lead Technical Programme Manager (LTPM) for Property, you will coordinate numerous valuable, interdependent projects within the Property domain. Starting with Asset Lifecycle (ALC) which is a strategic programme covering a blend of behavioural and technical transformation, designed to enhance colleagues’ capabilities and optimise the business. This project will embed best practices in whole life asset management across our property assets and estate, supported by advanced technology industry leading systems and products.

While specific items may be managed by separate TPMs and programmes, you will be accountable for the overall portfolio, including line management responsibilities for two TPMs.

In this role, you wilI:

Lead complex, high-stakes programmes crucial to Tesco’s success.
Shape and define projects with ambiguous scopes.
Develop and track plans to achieve programme goals, keeping everyone informed.
Perform project budget/financial and resource management.
Mentor and guide teams, providing expert advice on delivery.
Balance best practices with Tesco’s priorities to find optimal solutions.
Anticipate risks, manage escalations, and improve delivery methodologies.

Who You’ll Work With:

Business Process Owners
Product Managers
Software and System Engineers
Enterprise/solution architects
Colleagues and stakeholders across Tesco
Business Services
Suppliers and third parties

You will need:

Project/Programme Management
Stakeholder Management
Communication and Influencing
Business and Data Analysis
Commercial and Service Design
People Management

Your Experience:

A comprehensive understanding of the property sector
Familiarity with property/asset management software
Proven track record in delivering tech and infrastructure projects across multiple teams and geographies
RFP/RFI experience
Enterprise solution deployment
Strong relationship-building and influencing skills with senior management.
Ability to define processes and manage stakeholders effectively.

What's in it for you:

We’re all about the little helps. That’s why we make sure our Tesco colleague benefits package takes care of you – both in and out of work. Click Here to find out more!

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 (after 1 years’ service) 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

About us:

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day'. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We're a big business with diverse working patterns and many business areas which means that we can find something that works for you. Everyone is welcome at Tesco.

We have recently announced that we will be moving towards a more blended working week – combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. Please talk to us to about how this can work for you.

NOTE: Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details on your agreed start date.

We're proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please visit https://www.tesco-careers.com/accessibility