Lead Programme Manager (24 Month Fixed Term Contract)

We’re looking for a Lead Programme Manager to join our Property team and take the reins of a large, multi-national programme of complex operating model change. This is a unique opportunity to lead cross-functional teams—spanning Data, Process, Tech and Business—through the design and delivery of a transformative programme that touches policy, people, process and systems. You’ll be at the heart of shaping how we work, ensuring strong governance, clear stakeholder engagement, and a well-managed plan that delivers real outcomes for our business and customers.

The Hiring Manager for this role is Lois Farrar.

You will be responsible for:

Leading the development and management of a comprehensive programme plan, with clearly understood dependencies across design and implementation phases
Managing programme governance forums and ensuring effective decision-making
Engaging key stakeholders within and outside of governance forums to drive alignment and momentum
Delivering programme outcomes in line with the business case, while managing trade-offs across interlinked projects
Overseeing production and monitoring of the programme plan, and communicating progress against key milestones
Ensuring the right resources are in place and aligned to programme priorities and budget
Managing cross-programme interdependencies, risks and issues, and escalating where needed for clear direction
Building and leading a high-performing team, creating an environment where colleagues can thrive
Forecasting and managing budgets effectively

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You will need:

Operating Model programme management (from inception to outcome delivery) essential, must include system replacement
Experience of budgeting and planning processes.
Leading and influencing programme team and senior stakeholders
Property background helpful
Delivering through others

What's in it for you:

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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:

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day'. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We're a big business with diverse working patterns and many business areas which means that we can find something that works for you. Everyone is welcome at Tesco.

We have recently announced that we will be moving towards a more blended working week – combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. Please talk to us to about how this can work for you.

NOTE: Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details on your agreed start date.

We're proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please visit https://www.tesco-careers.com/accessibility