About the role
Lead Technical Programme Managers
(TPMs) deliver complex, cross-functional technology programmes that support
colleagues and help serve our customers better. They work collaboratively,
influence Product, Engineering, Operations, and business colleagues and lead
the programme to deliver value quickly and often.
You will be responsible for
Whilst
specific responsibilities will be dependent upon the changing needs of the
Tesco business, the following provides an overview of the role's key
responsibilities and measures:
* Deliver complex programmes with multiple
business and technical risks that will impact the success of key Tesco
business priorities
* Establish new or improve existing programme
delivery methodology to deliver the programme goals
* Shape programmes with ambiguous scope and
uncertain delivery approach
* Create and track a plan to deliver the
programme goals, including the technical implementation plan, ensuring
colleagues and stakeholders from across Tesco are kept up to date
* Provide advice and guidance on programme
delivery (line management and mentoring other TPMs and supporting
Engineering/Product teams)
* Understand trade-offs in software delivery
using experience and influencing skills to drive consensus with the
Engineering and Product teams to obtain the best value and solution
* Able to foresee potential risks and issues,
establish a process, facilitate discussion, and manage escalations
* Am aware and evaluate trends and new concepts
in programme and product delivery
* Able to understand technical architecture to
be able to foresee the impact on dependencies, delivery timelines and
implementation plans
* Have good knowledge of engineering best
practices and practical infrastructure implementations to appreciate
delivery challenges
* Collaborate with the Product and Engineering
teams to define annual budgetary requirements
* Build positive relationships with suppliers
& external stakeholders to deliver software or professional services,
holding them to account on delivery and improvement plans
* Support vendor selection processes (tendering,
agreeing SLAs, warranty periods, outsourcing)
* Facilitate and support the development of
individuals
* Communicate clear objectives and career path
for any direct reports
* Coach peers and other roles, teaching where
required, on methodologies and programme management tools and coach/mentor
on leadership
* Participate in the recruitment process
* Contribute actively to TPM community
You will need
An
ideal candidate must have demonstrated below key skills in their current and
past roles:
* Have a proven record of accomplishment in
delivering technology and/or infrastructure; having done so across
multiple teams in multiple geographies
* Have experience of building credible
relationships and influencing senior management & leadership teams
* Strong Project, Stakeholder & Programme
management skills
* Strong vendor management and negotiating
skills.
* Exceptional reporting skills for programs and
financial forecasting
* Excellent communication & influencing
skills and adoptability to changes
Whats in it for you?
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* 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 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 click here.
We're a big business and we can offer a range of diverse full-time & part-time working patterns across our many business areas, which means that we can find something that works for you. We work in a more blended pattern - combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. If you are applying internally, please speak to the Hiring Manager about how this can work for you - Everyone is welcome at Tesco.