Transformation & Operational Development Manager (FTC)
Join our dynamic Transformation & Operational Development team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Sainsbury’s Retail and Digital operating models. You’ll be responsible for identifying, planning and successfully delivering complex, cross‑functional programmes that translate our Next Level Sainsbury’s strategy into real, measurable change across the business.
Responsibilities
* Own the end‑to‑end design and successful implementation of detailed and complex programmes that support the delivery of the Sainsbury's Strategy and Goals
* Ensure programmes are implemented successfully ‘Right first time’ within Retail and Digital, delivered on time, within scope, and to budget
* Think creatively and challenge the status quo to drive strategic and operational improvements
* Stay close to relevant business developments, market insights, and retail industry best practices
* Coordinate qualitative and quantitative analyses to draw insights, develop business cases, and measure results
* Model various options for new business and operating model designs, highlighting strengths and limitations with clear recommendations
* Work cross‑functionally, building strong relationships with key stakeholders to deliver meaningful change
* Participate in post‑implementation reviews to continually develop and promote business change best practices
Qualifications
* Essential: Strategic thinking (must be from a retail background)
* Essential: Strong experience in complex E2E transformation, programme, project, and relationship management
* Essential: Analytical thinking / commercial acumen – ability to quickly analyse processes and data to find insights, identify opportunities, and measure improvements
* Essential: Great communication and influencing skills
* Essential: Prior knowledge of ecommerce / retail operating models within a store environment
* Understand how businesses work both operationally and financially
* Proactive in strategic orientation and hypothesis‑led problem solving
* Comfortable working at pace in an ambiguous environment
Benefits
* Colleague discount: 10% off shopping online and in‑store at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat (increasing to 15% at points during the year)
* Pension scheme and life cover
* Eligibility for a performance‑related bonus of up to 20% of salary, depending on performance
* Annual holiday allowance with option to buy up to an additional week of holiday
* Private healthcare
* Season ticket loans
* Interest‑free car loan up to £10k
* Cycle to work scheme
* Health cash plan
* Salary advance options
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Maternity or adoption leave up to 26 weeks’ pay
* Paternity leave up to 4 weeks’ pay
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer so you’ll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work.
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