Tesco UK • Welwyn Garden City • Apply by 29-Aug-2025
About the role
We are looking for a strategic and results-driven Project Manager to lead high-impact initiatives within our fast-paced rapid delivery business. In this hands-on role, you’ll drive the execution of key strategic projects that fuel growth and innovation across our Whoosh business. You’ll be at the heart of innovation and operational excellence, working cross-functionally to deliver priority programmes that align with our strategic goals. You’lll be responsible for managing complex projects and programmes alongside a variety of teams, from concept to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and aligned with strategic goals. This role requires a proactive approach, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability, and high levels of organisation.
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.

• 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

You will be responsible for

• Lead end-to-end project delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
• Strong track record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects on time and within budget – ideally experience in tech-related projects.
• Highly strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture direction, as well as strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the proven ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Apply a commercial mindset throughout project delivery—identifying key levers and knowing when to activate them to drive business value.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in evolving environments, with a clear bias for action and a hands on, collaborative approach.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the wider Whoosh team, and wider Tesco Product, Tech, Fulfilment Operations, Marketing, and Commercial teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships quickly and gain buy in to projects.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing clear updates, insights, and recommendations.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating where necessary.
• Drive always on strategic initiatives, including end to end process and operating model optimisation.

You will need

• Proven experience (5+ years) in project or programme management within a fast-paced, high-growth environment (e.g. e-commerce, tech, logistics, retail, management consulting).
• Strong track record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects on time and within budget – ideally experience in tech-related projects.
• Proficient in MS tools (e.g. Powerpoint, Excel etc) and high level of written and verbal communication.
• Experienced in project management tools and approaches/methodologies (e.g. Lean6 Sigma, Agile, Waterfall, Aha, Jira, Asana, MS Project, or similar).

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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

• Lead end-to-end project delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
• Strong track record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects on time and within budget – ideally experience in tech-related projects.
• Highly strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture direction, as well as strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the proven ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
• Apply a commercial mindset throughout project delivery—identifying key levers and knowing when to activate them to drive business value.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in evolving environments, with a clear bias for action and a hands on, collaborative approach.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the wider Whoosh team, and wider Tesco Product, Tech, Fulfilment Operations, Marketing, and Commercial teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships quickly and gain buy in to projects.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing clear updates, insights, and recommendations.
• Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating where necessary.
• Drive always on strategic initiatives, including end to end process and operating model optimisation