We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and experienced individual to join us as Product Development Manager on a 6 month FTC. This role will see the successful candidate define & deliver the product development proposition for their area by developing & launching great quality, value & innovative products for customers, through strong project management & collaborative working. Experience of working in the food industry is preferable. - Leading the product development process with my NWT & suppliers, ensuring quality and innovation are at the heart of what we do and all new products have clear customer & business rationale and land with maximum impact. - Ensuring all our products are formulated in line with our product rules, corporate initiatives & brand guidelines. - Owning & managing the critical path and artwork process using our product development systems, effective stakeholder management and communication to ensure all products are launched on time. - Developing & driving a future strategic plan for my area that feeds into & compliments the product & category plan. - Working collaboratively with product direction to ensure cross category projects & seasonal events are delivered. - Ensuring our products are always great quality by regularly reviewing and reformulating them where needed. - Visiting our supplier partners to understand their production capabilities for future opportunities. - Keeping updated with trends in product & packaging, competitor activity & market dynamics & sharing with my team. - Advocate for Tesco, sharing my expertise & passion for product, actively participating in events & social media. - Leading change & contributing to the wider business taking ownership and ensuring delivery of x-functional projects. - Considering commercial implications throughout development in order to maximise quality. - Developing and leading a high performing team, giving them the opportunities to be their best. - Following our Business Code of Conduct & always acting with integrity and due diligence. End to end product & proposition development. Range management in a fast paced environment. Experience of working in the food industry or formal qualification. A passion for product & trends. LI - EF1 LI - Hybrid