About the role
The TPMs in Commercial Product Lifecycle Management Team are an ambitious group of individuals who are at the heart of enabling Technical Transformation in how we induct, manage and enhance Product data in Tesco's ecosystem to be sold to our customers both Online and In Stores. Our Team is responsible for a diverse portfolio of projects and programmes that impact colleagues and customers across the UK, Republic of Ireland & Central Europe.
We have a well-established TPM Team whose mission it is to deliver transformation and value led Technical change for our colleagues and our customers. And we recognize that Technical Programme Management is a critical element of enabling our continued ability to transform how we operate and keep our business flexible, enabling us to realize our benefits.
Role purpose: To successfully drive, manage and deliver Project/Programs of work from Ideation through to Launch, to ensure programme/project benefits are realized and the change is sustained.
The candidate will be part of the TPM Team which is 13 people strong and will be expected to work on a broad range of projects/programs that will require engagement with senior leaders, stakeholders and peers from UX/UI, Product & Engineering as well as other Technical Program Managers.
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.
- Competitive compensation
- Earned leaves and Casual / Sick Leaves
- Medical insurance
- Maternity and Adoption leave
You will be responsible for
Reporting to a Lead Technical Program Manager you will be responsible for Driving, leading and delivering the Projects and Programs within your remit.
Excellent Delivery: Defining, establishing & delivering work within an agreed and aligned programme timelines, learning from existing program practices we have within the team, as well as brining fresh new ideas to the Team & Tesco. This will include assessing the viability and value of a program or project and the readiness of the teams and stakeholders to take on the program.
Stakeholder management: Develop and deliver stakeholder engagement strategies and plans. Identify, manage, and communicate effectively with a diverse group of stakeholders. Ability to show empathy, listen actively and express ideas and facts in a clear and confident manner both verbally and written. Ability to influence without authority and report, present, manage meetings and facilitate effectively.
Program Communications: Be able to create a persuasive storyline/ case for change to support your program, producing communication and engagement materials and owning communications to stakeholders. Ensure all materials are designed and produced in a timely manner and align to wider messages and are on brand.
People-focused: Be the ‘go to’ person for expertise on how to deliver and manage Programs. Represent the end user and Support Teams throughout and understand the experiences of both the customer and teams supporting the processes. Assist in the provision of transition support to a sustainable business as usual environment.
You will need
Essential Characteristics/Skills/Qualifications:
- Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously
- Experience of defining and delivering Programs/Projects within a large organization
- Experience of shaping programs with ambiguous scope and uncertain delivery approach
- Personal, relatable character, able to build relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders
- Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and listening)
- Good MS Office skills
Desirable Characteristics/Skills/Qualifications:
- Ability to work with pace and ambiguity
- Skills and passion for people and coaching
- Background in the retail sector
- Project/Programme qualification e.g. APM/MSP
Whats in it for you?
At Tesco, we are committed to providing the best for you.
As a result, our colleagues enjoy a unique, differentiated, market- competitive reward package, based on the current industry practices, for all the work they put into serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day.
Our Tesco Rewards framework consists of pillars - Fixed Pay, Incentives, and Benefits.
Total Rewards offered at Tesco is determined by four principles -simple, fair, competitive, and sustainable.
Salary - Your fixed pay is the guaranteed pay as per your contract of employment.
Leave & Time-off - Colleagues are entitled to 30 days of leave (18 days of Earned Leave, 12 days of Casual/Sick Leave) and 10 national and festival holidays, as per the company’s policy.
Making Retirement Tension-FreeSalary - In addition to Statutory retirement beneets, Tesco enables colleagues to participate in voluntary programmes like NPS and VPF.
Health is Wealth - Tesco promotes programmes that support a culture of health and wellness including insurance for colleagues and their family. Our medical insurance provides coverage for dependents including parents or in-laws.
Mental Wellbeing - We offer mental health support through self-help tools, community groups, ally networks, face-to-face counselling, and more for both colleagues and dependents.
Financial Wellbeing - Through our financial literacy partner, we offer one-to-one financial coaching at discounted rates, as well as salary advances on earned wages upon request.
Save As You Earn (SAYE) - Our SAYE programme allows colleagues to transition from being employees to Tesco shareholders through a structured 3-year savings plan.
Physical Wellbeing - Our green campus promotes physical wellbeing with facilities that include a cricket pitch, football field, badminton and volleyball courts, along with indoor games, encouraging a healthier lifestyle.
About Us
At Tesco, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating everyone fairly and with respect, valuing individuality and uniqueness to create a true sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in our values—we treat people how they want to be treated. Our goal is for all colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work, and we are committed to helping them thrive. Across the Tesco group, we are building an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn contribute to the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.
At Tesco Bengaluru, we are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, highlighting our commitment to creating a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to offering equal opportunities for all candidates and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Our recruitment process is fully accessible, and we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during interviews. If you need any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to ensure that everyone has the chance to succeed.
We also believe in fostering a work environment where you can excel both professionally and personally. Our hybrid model allows you to work flexibly—spend 60% of your week collaborating in person with colleagues at our office locations or local sites, and the rest of the time working remotely. We understand that everyone’s life journey is unique, whether you are starting your career, pursuing passions, or navigating life changes, and we are here to support you. Flexibility is a core part of our culture, and we encourage open conversations about how we can best accommodate your needs, so talk to us throughout your application process on the support required.
