Whoosh Development Manager

Tesco UK • Shire Park, Kestral Way, Welwyn Garden City • Permanent • Apply by 10-Apr-2026

The Growth Development Team leads the creation and delivery of ambitious projects designed to grow Whoosh sales and enhance the customer experience. Operating in a rapidly expanding market, we develop new functionalities and propositions that are often complex and involve a wide range of stakeholders. To thrive in this role, you'll bring adaptability, confidence working with ambiguity, strong data-led thinking, and excellent communication skills.

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

• Managing projects that grow the Whoosh business - developing and delivering complex initiatives, adapting plans as needed.
• Building strong, collaborative relationships across Technology, CEC, Retail, Customer, Commercial, Fulfilment, and the wider Online team to enable fast and effective execution.
• Navigating ambiguity and working with the right teams to create clarity and drive progress.
• Using a data‑led, analytical approach to identify opportunities, quantify benefits, and assess risks.
• Leading the communication process throughout the project lifecycle, providing clear, concise, and timely updates to Leadership.
• Demonstrating strong teamwork and collaboration, actively contributing to the team's success and supporting others where needed.
• Supporting and guiding project team members in a values‑led, agile way, testing, learning, and adapting as you go.
• Evaluating outcomes post‑launch, objectively reviewing project benefits and feedback against the original business case and KPIs.
• Prioritising effectively in a fast‑paced environment, focusing on what matters most (20:80) and managing multiple workstreams simultaneously.

You will need

• Experience managing complex, cross‑functional projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a data‑led mindset and confidence working with numbers (including Excel).
• A solid understanding of retail, alongside a commercial mindset and the ability to identify and shape opportunities.
• Experience in financial and business planning to support decision making and assess project benefits.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage, influence, and bring others on the journey.
• Confidence working with ambiguity and shifting priorities, creating clarity where needed.
• The ability to apply pragmatic, innovative solutions to complex problems.
• A focus on what matters most (20:80 mindset) and the ability to manage multiple workstreams at once.
• Experience collaborating with Technology teams or working in a tech‑enabled environment would be preferred.

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.

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