Manager - AI and Analytics

About the role We're looking for a Senior Manager - AI and Analytics to lead a high-performing team of business partners, data scientists, and analysts. In this pivotal role, you'll work closely with senior leaders to unlock business value through data-driven decision-making while championing the adoption of best-in-class analytics and AI solutions across multiple functions and geographies. What is 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 (12 months service required at the qualifying date) 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.

The above information is a shortened summary, refer to our policies for full details You will be responsible for

• Lead the design, development and deployment of AI/ML solutions across key business functions.
• Partner with market leadership teams to drive data‑led decision‑making and embed analytics and AI into everyday business processes.
• Shape the long‑term AI strategy and contribute to strategic planning (3–5 years).
• Translate AI and analytics innovations into clear commercial outcomes and competitive advantage.
• Set measurable KPIs to track the value, performance and adoption of AI initiatives across the business.
• Drive enterprise‑wide AI adoption, ensuring intelligent tools and insights are embedded into key decision flows.
• Establish and lead strategic analytics and AI governance to ensure ethical, responsible and effective use of data and AI.
• Collaborate closely with market and delivery teams to ensure high‑quality execution of analytics programmes.
• Support AI and analytics upskilling across functions, helping to foster a culture of data‑driven decision‑making.
• Influence and engage senior stakeholders to drive business change and maximise value from analytics.

You will need

• Experience in AI, machine learning, data science or related fields, ideally within a large organisation.
• Strong business partnering skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Proven experience leading or scaling high‑performing analytics/AI teams.
• Strong understanding of delivering ML/AI solutions into business processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into commercial outcomes.

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.