Strategic Project Manager – Welwyn Garden City, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Overview

In this Strategic Project Manager role, you will lead high-priority, cross-functional projects that advance Tesco’s UK priorities. You’ll bring structure to complex initiatives and align multi-functional teams, including senior leaders, to deliver on plan. The role offers exposure to a varied portfolio and a chance to broaden your business knowledge while developing leadership skills. You will contribute to a wider Programme, Projects and Change community and help shape impactful initiatives that support Tesco’s mission.

Pay / Benefits

• annual bonus up to 20%
• 25 days holiday + personal day + bank holidays
• private medical insurance
• 26 weeks maternity/adoption leave (12 months service) with paid pay, plus 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
• 24/7 virtual GP
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for family wellbeing

Responsibilities

• Define and scope projects/programmes with a clear vision, objectives and plan
• Mobilise cross-functional teams and embed ways of working
• Establish governance for oversight and direction
• Engage and align stakeholders across levels to deliver the plan
• Manage interdependencies and impacts across projects/programmes
• Drive progress, identify and manage issues/risks/opportunities
• Support subject matter expertise within the team and across the community

Key requirements

• Proven track record delivering projects or programmes
• Experience managing project teams and building strong stakeholder relationships
• Confident in influencing stakeholders and facilitating governance sessions and meetings with senior leaders
• Proactive, accountable, and able to drive progress
• Clear understanding of personal development goals in this role
• Enjoyment of working in a motivated, high-performing team culture

• energy and a positive mindset
• ability to work with uncertainty and bring clarity
• strong collaboration and teamwork
• cross-functional project management
• governance and NWT facilitation
• stakeholder engagement across levels

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