Project Manager - Whoosh
We are looking for a strategic and results-driven Project Manager to lead high-impact initiatives within our fast-paced rapid delivery business. In this hands-on role, you'll drive the execution of key strategic projects that fuel growth and innovation across our Whoosh business. You’ll be at the heart of innovation and operational excellence, working cross-functionally to deliver priority programmes that align with our strategic goals. You'lll be responsible for managing complex projects and programmes alongside a variety of teams, from concept to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and aligned with strategic goals. This role requires a proactive approach, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability, and high levels of organisation.
You will be responsible for:
- Lead end-to-end project delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with business objectives and customer needs.
-Strong track record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects on time and within budget – ideally experience in tech-related projects.
-Highly strategic thinker with the ability to see the big picture direction, as well as strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the proven ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and budgets, proactively identifying and mitigating risks.
- Apply a commercial mindset throughout project delivery—identifying key levers and knowing when to activate them to drive business value.
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in evolving environments, with a clear bias for action and a hands on, collaborative approach.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with the wider Whoosh team, and wider Tesco Product, Tech, Fulfilment Operations, Marketing, and Commercial teams to ensure seamless project execution.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships quickly and gain buy in to projects.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, providing clear updates, insights, and recommendations.
- Identify and manage risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating where necessary.
- Drive always on strategic initiatives, including end to end process and operating model optimisation.
You will need:
- Proven experience (5+ years) in project or programme management within a fast-paced, high-growth environment (e.g. e-commerce, tech, logistics, retail, management consulting).
- Strong track record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects on time and within budget – ideally experience in tech-related projects.
- Proficient in MS tools (e.g. Powerpoint, Excel etc) and high level of written and verbal communication.
- Experienced in project management tools and approaches/methodologies (e.g. Lean6 Sigma, Agile, Waterfall, Aha, Jira, Asana, MS Project, or similar).
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What's 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 (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.
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 visit https://www.tesco-careers.com/accessibility
