About the role Lead Technical Programme Managers (TPMs) deliver complex, cross-functional technology programmes that support colleagues and help serve our customers better. They work collaboratively, influence Product, Engineering, Operations, and business colleagues and lead the programme to deliver value quickly and often. The Identity and Access Management programme is a critical part of our Cyber Security strategy. By keeping colleague identities secure and managing access effectively, we reduce the risk of data breaches and system exploitation. You will be responsible for Deliver complex programmes with multiple business and technical risks that will impact the success of key Tesco business priorities Establish new or improve existing programme delivery methodology to deliver the programme goals Shape programmes with ambiguous scope and uncertain delivery approach Create and track a plan to deliver the programme goals, including the technical implementation plan, ensuring colleagues and stakeholders from across Tesco are kept up to date Provide advice and guidance on programme delivery (line management and mentoring other TPMs and supporting Engineering/Product teams) Understand trade-offs in software delivery using experience and influencing skills to drive consensus with the Engineering and Product teams to obtain the best value and solution Able to foresee potential risks and issues, establish a process, facilitate discussion, and manage escalations Am aware and evaluate trends and new concepts in programme and product delivery Able to understand a technical architecture to be able to foresee the impact on dependencies, delivery timelines and implementation plans Have good knowledge of engineering best practices and practical infrastructure implementations to appreciate delivery challenges Collaborate with the Product and Engineering teams to define annual budgetary requirements Build positive relationships with suppliers & external stakeholders to deliver software or professional services, holding them to account on delivery and improvement plans Support vendor selection processes (tendering, agreeing SLAs, warranty periods, outsourcing) Facilitate and support the development of individuals Communicate clear objectives and career path for any direct reports Coach peers and other roles, teaching where required, on methodologies and programme management tools and coach/mentor on leadership Participate in the recruitment process You will need Have a proven record of accomplishment in delivering technology and/or infrastructure; having done so across multiple teams in multiple geographies Have experience of building credible relationships and influencing senior management & leadership teams Strong Project, Stakeholder & Programme management skills Strong vendor management and negotiating skills. Exceptional reporting skills for programs and financial forecasting Excellent communication & influencing skills and adoptability to changes What's in it for you We're all about the little helps. That's why we give our wonderful colleagues bags of benefits. Including wellbeing services, an award-winning pension scheme and much, much more, our colleague reward package keeps on giving. And helps make every day a little better for you and your family. These include but are not limited to: Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays) Buy holiday salary sacrifice scheme (for salaried roles) Private medical insurance Retirement savings plan - save between 4% and 7.5% and Tesco will match your contribution LifeAssurance - 5 x contractual pay 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 4 weeks fully paid paternity leave The right to request flexible working from your first day with us 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 A Colleague Clubcard for you & a family member (after 3 months of service), giving you access to lots of discounts in-store & online Great colleague deals and discounts, saving you money on everyday purchases, eating out and utility bills for the home Access to our colleague networks providing a space for colleagues to come together from a range of backgrounds. For more information about our colleague networks please click here Opportunities to get on - take advantage of our ongoing learning opportunities and award-winningtraining, to help you achieve the job and career you want Click Here to read more about the full range of benefits we have available for our colleagues 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 proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please click here. We're a big business and we can offer a range of diverse full-time & part-time working patterns across our many business areas, which means that we can find something that works for you. We work in a more blended pattern -combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. If you are applying internally, please speak to the Hiring Manager about how this can work for you - Everyone is welcome at Tesco.