Programme Manager South Gyle Crescent EHFQ, United Kingdom of Britain and Northern Ireland

Position: Programme Manager 2 South Gyle Crescent EH12 9FQ, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
About the role:

We're looking for a Programme Manager to mobilise and deliver a strategic data capability that will enable new insight, measurement and analytical opportunities across multiple organisations and business  this high-profile role, you will shape and deliver a complex programme spanning data, technology, business, privacy, legal and commercial teams. You will play a key role in establishing scalable ways of working, defining the future operating model and ensuring the successful delivery of a capability that supports long-term strategic objectives and drives measurable customer and commercial value.

This role offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of data, technology and business strategy, bringing together diverse stakeholders to deliver innovative, customer-focused outcomes while helping shape the future direction of a strategic data capability.

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.  to find out more! 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 (12 months service required at the qualifying date) 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. The above information is a shortened summary, refer to our policies for full details

You will be responsible for:
Mobilising and delivering a complex data and technology programme involving multiple internal and external stakeholders. Defining and implementing the future operating model for a strategic data capability, ensuring it supports long-term business objectives. Prioritising and shaping high-value analytical and business use cases that deliver measurable customer and commercial outcomes. Establishing effective governance, decision-making and stakeholder engagement frameworks. Bringing together business, data, technology, privacy, legal and commercial teams to drive alignment and execution.

Managing programme plans, dependencies, risks and milestones to ensure successful delivery. Influencing senior stakeholders and building strong collaborative relationships across multiple teams and organisations. Navigating ambiguity and evolving priorities while maintaining momentum and focus on delivery. Developing high-quality presentations, recommendations and briefing materials for senior leaders and executive audiences. Driving adoption of new capabilities and ways of working to maximise business value and long-term success.

You will need:
Essential Experience leading or supporting large, complex programmes or projects. Experience working within Data, Technology, Analytics or Insight programmes. Understanding of data governance, data management principles or modern data platform environments. Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align multiple business functions towards a shared objective. Experience working with senior leaders and executive stakeholders. The ability to develop clear, compelling presentations, papers and recommendations for executive audiences.

Confidence operating in a fast-paced environment with ambiguity and evolving requirements. A proactive, self-starting approach, with the ability to independently drive actions through to completion. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly to a range of audiences.…