At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting tech programmes that enhance colleague and customer experiences at Tesco.
- Company: Join Tesco, a leading retailer with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, annual bonus, generous holiday, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Be part of a vibrant TPM community with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving technology initiatives that shape the future of retail.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in managing tech programmes and strong stakeholder relationship skills.
The predicted salary is between 60750 - 74250 £ per year.
Overview
As a Technical Programme Manager, you will steer complex cross-functional technology programmes that support colleagues and improve customer experiences.
You’ll work closely with Product, Engineering and business teams to drive value rapidly, shaping delivery and governance across Tesco.
The role emphasizes risk-aware planning, architecture awareness and collaboration to align priorities with business goals.
You’ll contribute to a thriving TPM community and influence senior stakeholders to deliver impactful software and services.
- Pay / Benefits
- annual bonus up to 20% of base salary
- holiday starting at 25 days + personal day + bank holidays
- private medical insurance
- maternity/adoption leave up to 26 weeks (full pay) + statutory Pay
- paternity leave 6 weeks
- 24/7 virtual GP service, EAP for you and family
Responsibilities
- Deliver complex programmes with multiple business and technical risks impacting Tesco priorities
- Create and track a programme plan including technical implementation, keeping stakeholders updated
- Navigate trade-offs in software delivery by influencing Engineering and Product for best value
- Foresee risks, establish processes, facilitate discussions and manage escalations
- Understand technical architecture to assess dependencies and timelines
- Apply engineering best practices and infrastructure awareness to delivery challenges
- Collaborate with Product and Engineering to define annual budget requirements
- Build strong stakeholder relationships to deliver software or professional services
- Contribute actively to the TPM community
- Key requirements
- Proven track record delivering technology programmes
- Experience building credible relationships and influencing senior management
- Strong project, stakeholder and programme management skills
- Good reporting skills for programmes and financial forecasting
- Adept communication and ability to adapt to change
- collaboration
- influence and communication
- adaptability
- programme management
- risk management
- budgeting and forecasting
Technical Programme Manager - EF Colleague - Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland employer: Tesco
Tesco is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture where Customer Delivery Drivers can thrive in a flexible environment. With competitive pay starting at £14.18 per hour and opportunities for growth, employees enjoy a hands-on role that allows for independence while being backed by a dedicated team. The company values service with a smile, making it a rewarding place to work for those looking to make a positive impact in their community.
