Strategic Project Manager

Tesco UK • Shire Park, Kestral Way, Welwyn Garden City • Permanent • Apply by 28-Apr-2026

Our Project Managers lead complex, high‑priority change initiatives across the UK business, playing a key role in delivering the UK Plan. They bring teams together across multiple functions, often tackling completely new challenges and working closely with Directors from all areas of the business. With several programmes running each year and priorities shifting as work evolves, this role is ideal for someone looking to broaden their network and gain diverse cross‑functional experience. It's a great opportunity to refine project management capability, creating clarity where none exists, adapting leadership style to influence peers and senior colleagues, and driving critical business outcomes. There is also scope to shape and develop initiatives that strengthen our wider Programme, Project and Change community.

What is 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

You will be responsible for

• Defining and scoping the projects and programmes you lead, setting a clear vision, objectives and delivery plan
• Mobilising cross‑functional teams and embedding effective ways of working
• Establishing and facilitating governance to provide strong oversight and direction
• Engaging and aligning stakeholders at all levels to deliver against the plan
• Managing interdependencies and impacts across projects and programmes
• Driving consistent, transparent progress, identifying and managing risks, issues and opportunities
• Building and supporting capability, contributing to subject‑matter expertise within the team and the wider Programmes, Projects and Change community

You will need

• Comfort with ambiguity, enjoying the challenge of bringing clarity where none exists
• Positive energy and a solutions‑focused mindset that motivates teams to deliver the right outcomes, in the right way
• A strong connection to the Tesco Purpose and Values, embracing our Win Together behaviours
• A proven track record of delivering projects and programmes, working effectively across multiple functions
• Experience leading project teams and building strong, trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Confidence in influencing and engaging stakeholders, facilitating governance sessions and NWTs, and working directly with senior leaders
• A proactive approach, taking accountability, making informed decisions and driving progress
• A clear sense of personal development, with an understanding of how this role supports your future career
• A collaborative, team‑oriented mindset, contributing to a motivated, high‑performing team culture

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.