Project Manager - Automation, Distribution Transformation
| Posting date: | 16 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 09 January 2026 |
| Location: | Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, AL7 1GA |
| Company: | Tesco |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | tesco/TP/16617688/972111 |
Summary
About the role
We are on the lookout for a Project Manager - Automation to join our Distribution Transformation team here at Tesco. We are looking for someone who has Automation experience specifically with AMR – autonomous mobile robots or has a background in Robotics.
As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in driving initiatives that enhance profitability and support our long-term growth ambitions.
You will be responsible for
- Lead projects within the Automation area that improve and transform our Distribution Centre operations.
- Manage end-to-end delivery—from planning to implementation—using an agile approach.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across Tesco and externally.
- Coordinate resources and timelines to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Champion digital solutions and innovation to shape the future of Tesco.
- Share lessons learned and drive continuous improvement after project completion.
You will need
- Automation experience is essential.
- Working with AMRs or Robotics in the Distribution or Logistics world.
- Proven project management experience in retail, logistics, or similar environments.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects and influence stakeholders effectively.
- Strong communication and storytelling skills, both written and verbal.
- Excellent analytical and financial skills, including budget management.
- Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies (APM, Prince2 preferred).
- A collaborative mindset and ability to work independently when needed.
What’s 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. Click Here to find out more!
- 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
Tesco has become a market leader by doing the little things that really matter for our customers and colleagues.
It’s part of what makes Tesco such a great place to work, and we’re proud to have been accredited as one of Britain’s Top Employers again this year.
We're the UK's number one retailer and we pride ourselves on offering a great shopping experience. We are passionate about our food, merchandise and services and will always try to get things right for our customers.
But did you know we also offer great job opportunities? With stores, distribution centres and offices across the UK, and a vast variety of roles, we are always looking for people who have a hunger to work with customers and colleagues across our exciting business.
We believe in treating each other with respect and giving everyone an equal opportunity to get on. It's our people that make the difference every day - helping us make a difference for our customers
Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details before your agreed start date.
For more information about us please visit www.tescoplc.com
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