Technical Programme Manager -- Stores Fulfilment
About the role
TheStoresFulfilmentProgrammeis responsible forthe delivery ofa diverse portfolio of projects and programmes that impact colleagues throughoutour distribution centres.
We are accountable for supporting the development and maintenance of tech solutions within our distribution centres. This includes a wide catalogue of existing manual solutionsand hardwaresuch as: Traka/AGH/Kaba/Denver/Paperless/ZebraAMTs & Printersas well as automated solutions such as: Dematic’sHighbayAutomation / Swisslog’sA-Movers and Geek+’sAMR.
As well as supporting these solutions within our existing distribution centres our team is also accountable for ensuring all technology infrastructure is in place for new distribution centres being built (most recently Aylesfordand the currently in progress Hinckley and London Gatewaysites).
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 (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.
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You will be responsible for
Role purpose:
You will be the primary TPM driving the delivery of Project Titan, our new automated grocery depot being built in London Gateway. This isan exciting opportunity to be involved inthe first site atTescoto be rolling out Witron’sautomation solutionwhich will be a great learning experience.You will also be accountable to manage the various teams in delivering the wider tech infrastructure to the sitewhich means gaining exposure and knowledge ofother technology infrastructureteams processesand the solutions which enable a distribution centre to function.
In parallel to this you’ll alsobe involved indelivery of wider fulfilment solutions supporting existing platformsto enable smooth operation of our existing distribution centres.There is numerous hardware and software platforms which as part of the team you’ll help support, maintain and improve!
You will need
Strong understanding of Technical Programme Management disciplines and managing within multiple frameworks.
Experience working with geographically diverse teams; programme, product, engineering, data & design.
You must be able to articulate complex concepts to a diverse audience.
Management of annual Programme budgets. (Forecasting & Control).
The ability to work autonomously.
Good understanding of Technology Infrastructure.
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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