Technical Programme Manager

You will be responsible for Whilst specific responsibilities will be dependent upon the changing needs of the Tesco business, the following provides an overview of the role’s key responsibilities and measures: • Deliver programmes with business and/or technical risks • Optimise or use a standard programme delivery methodology for delivering programme goals (e.g. agile, waterfall, iterative) • Bring together, coordinate and energise virtual technology teams to deliver programme goals • Create and track a plan to deliver the programme goals, including the technical implementation plan • Understand trade-offs and resulting impacts; make impacts visible to Product, Infrastructure or Engineering for the right decision to be made • Managing dependencies, delivery timelines and implementations plans, using my knowledge of technical architecture • Appreciating and responding to delivery challenges, using my knowledge of engineering best practices and/or infrastructure implementations • Understand technology concepts, grasp new ones quickly and appreciate their implications on delivery • Effectively manage major incidents, ensuring stakeholders are updated with the right information to drive the correct decisions • 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 • Coach peers and other roles, teaching where required, on methodologies and programme management toolsYou will need Key Skills and ExperienceAn ideal candidate must have demonstrated below key skills in their current and past roles: · 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 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.