In this role, you will design Tesco’s next‑generation automation solutions, turning strategy into scalable robotic capabilities and future‑ready blueprints that strengthen operational performance across the business. You will work collaboratively across functions to develop automation solutions that enhance both existing and emerging operating models, supporting Tesco in serving customers, communities and the planet better every day. You will collaborate with agility, delivering improvements aligned to business plans and budgets, and supporting others to achieve strong results. You will identify and address issues quickly, champion technology as a key enabler of Tesco’s future, and act as the automation design authority guiding the long‑term automation ecosystem. Designing automation solutions using robotics, AMRs and machine vision to deliver significant efficiency gains and strengthen future automation readiness. Developing modular, scalable automation solutions that minimise customisation effort and accelerate deployment across a range of operational environments. Leading Tesco’s automation horizon‑scanning activity, translating global robotics and automation trends into clear strategic design pathways. Acting as Tesco’s technical lead with robotics and automation partners, setting design standards, integration requirements and assessing supplier capability. Developing long‑term plans (10 years) and strategies that shape comprehensive short‑ and long‑term automation solutions. Delivering strong stakeholder management with external partners and senior leaders across Tesco, providing clear and regular updates on project progress, outcomes and deliverables. Managing budgets and forecasts, ensuring costs are accurate, timely and aligned to financial expectations. Designing structured change plans for blueprints and sites, working across multiple teams to ensure changes land effectively first time. Providing design governance and assurance so that automation solutions are delivered as intended by downstream delivery teams. Generating solution options supported by detailed business cases and costings. Working within an Agile methodology to develop plans at pace, adapting to shifting priorities while fully leveraging the Agile framework, QBR process and supporting tools. Experience in solution design and concept engineering, including multi‑vendor system integrations. Strong automation architecture skills and the ability to provide governance for blueprint standards. Expertise in evaluating robotics systems, including AMRs, vision systems and integrated automation technologies. A solid background in quality control and assurance across automation solutions. Experience managing supplier relationships and assessing technical capability, integration maturity, safety compliance and scalability. The ability to lead full lifecycle automation design planning, from early concepts through to deployment‑ready solutions. Strong collaboration and networking skills, working effectively across multiple teams and technical disciplines. Experience engaging senior leaders and managing stakeholders with clarity and confidence. Proven capability in budget and cost management, including accurate financial planning. Hands‑on automation solution design and system evaluation experience, ideally across multiple robotics platforms. Experience modelling automation lifecycle costs (capex/opex forecasting, ROI analysis and total cost of ownership for robotic systems). Practical experience applying Agile delivery methods to automation design cycles, enabling rapid iteration and close collaboration with engineering teams. The ability to translate complex automation design and performance data into clear, actionable recommendations for technical and operational leaders.