About the role
As a Project Manager, you will work within Business Support to manage and align streams of work for channels, ensuring we always serve customers, communities and the planet a little better everyday.
You will be agile in your approach, working across different areas of our Business Support operations to ensure plans are aligned in support of the Service Delivery Model and our strategic goals/drivers. Taking ownership of process and systems, you will make sure they are effective and efficient, understanding how technology is key to our future and make sure digital is a part of key business decisions.
You will be responsible for
* Ensuring Tesco project management principles are followed including stakeholder management, set up/organisation of the project, budget set up/controlled with cost savings delivered and communicating with/motivating natural work team members.
* Ensuring clear definition of the project and scope from the start, ensuring the project always remains on track and in scope.
* Allocating resource and engaging with relevant subject matter experts, leading and motivating them to contribute to the delivery of the project.
* Managing risk and issues, setting up and leading a clear governance programme.
* Managing interdependencies and any potential conflicts, working with others for to deliver the project objectives/scope and for the good of customers, colleagues & planet.
* Designing a clear implementation programme, working with the people and communications teams as required.
* Monitoring progress of delivery and updating stakeholders including business leaders on the deliverables.
* Achieving great results by inspiring, engaging and leading others; you make our customers and colleagues feel valued.
* Taking ownership of processes and systems, making sure they are effective and efficient; you spot issues and swiftly find the best simplest solutions.
* Understanding how technology is key to the future of Tesco, making sure digital is part of key decisions.
* Being flexible in your approach, you are able to manage various projects and programmes of work across different areas within Business Support, improving different parts of the shopping trip for customers or simplifying our operations with new initiatives.
* Closing projects down once complete and completing a post implementation review, to understand the lessons learned, sharing these with stakeholders and ensuring continuous improvements on 'the what' and 'the how' is in place.
You will need
* Previous experience in retail operations
* Financial awareness
* Analytical and critical thinker
* Strong attention to detail
* Proficient in Microsoft Office
* Able to prioritise
Whats 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
You might know us as a supermarket, technology company or even for our award-winning mobile network. Truth is, we're all of those things, and much more. Our colleagues work with one goal in mind, helping to make every day a little better for our customers, colleagues and communities all over the world. No two customers are the same, neither are our colleagues.
At Tesco, we champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work. Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at our office locations or local sites and the rest remotely. Whether you're just kicking off your career, juggling passions, or navigating big life events, we're here to support you. We always welcome a conversation about flexible working, so talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.
We're proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone's welcome. That's why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, click here for more information. And if you're interested in joining our team but don't tick every box, don't let that hold you back from applying.