This role is focused on the overall development of our Marketplace operations for 3PL management. As a Operations Development Manager you will translate strategy into action, executing plans brilliantly and working collaboratively and cross functionally with multiple stakeholders. You will typically lead multiple projects, people and/ or be a subject matter expert. You set the standard, and foster a culture of excellence You will be responsible for: Defining project and scope clearly from the beginning, keeping it on track and in scope. Using Tesco project management principles: customer management, project setup/organisation, budget control with cost savings, and team communication/motivation. Allocating resources, engaging and motivating subject matter experts. Designing a clear implementation programme, collaborating with people and communications teams. Managing risks and issues, leading a clear governance programme. Managing interdependencies and conflicts, working with others for project objectives and the good of customers, colleagues, and the planet. Understanding technology's key role in Tesco's future, ensuring digital is part of key decisions. Being flexible, managing various projects and programmes across different areas, improving customer shopping experience or simplifying operations with new initiatives. Owning processes and systems, ensuring they are effective and efficient, spotting issues and finding simple solutions. Monitoring progress, updating team members and business leaders on results. Operating using various project delivery methods for the best outcomes. Closing projects, completing post-implementation reviews, sharing lessons learned, ensuring continuous improvements. Inspiring, engaging, and leading others to achieve great results, making customers and colleagues feel valued. Sharing knowledge and passion, making Tesco a great place to work and shop. You will need: The ideal candidate will possess comprehensive end-to-end project management skills, including navigating a complex network of collaborators. They should hold a qualification in Project Management or Continuous Improvement, such as Six Sigma or APM. Proficiency in budget management and commercial savvy is essential. The candidate must demonstrate an inquisitive outlook and a growth mindset, with a proven track record of effective joint business planning. They will be responsible for delivering cross-functional initiatives from concept through to trial and rollout. Experience in customer management, including at executive levels, is required, along with the ability to develop networks beyond their immediate function. The role involves strategy formulation, business development, and corporate development, as well as experience in sizing business opportunities and crafting business cases. Additionally, the candidate should have experience in supply chain management, logistics or couriers, contract negotiation, and setting service level agreements. Does this sound like a role you could do? If so, we would love to hear from you LI-AO1 LI-Hybrid What's 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. Click Here 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 (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 About us: Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day'. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet. We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We're a big business with diverse working patterns and many business areas which means that we can find something that works for you. Everyone is welcome at Tesco. We have recently announced that we will be moving towards a more blended working week – combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. Please talk to us to about how this can work for you. NOTE: Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details on your agreed start date. 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