Why join us
Joining Sainsbury's Tech as the Head of Delivery Management means becoming part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation that is at the forefront of technology innovation within the retail industry. With millions of customers relying on our technology every day, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact, shaping and delivering complex, multi-team enabled outcomes. Collaborating closely with senior stakeholders, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic priorities, managing risks and dependencies, and ensuring the successful delivery of our technology projects. With our commitment to agility, experimentation, and continuous improvement, you will have the freedom to bring your expertise and make a lasting difference while enjoying the support of a dedicated team and access to industry-leading resources. Join us in our pursuit of delivering exceptional experiences to our customers and making a positive, sustainable impact in the retail space.

What you'll do
As Head of Delivery for In-Store Technology, you will be accountable for orchestrating the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives across our Point-of-Sale (POS), in-store devices, digital media, and customer-facing applications, and more. You will work closely with senior engineering leaders, product managers, and business stakeholders to ensure that delivery outcomes align with strategic priorities and deliver measurable value to our stores and customers.

Who you are
As the Head of Delivery Management for Sainsbury's Tech, you are a highly experienced and strategic leader with a deep understanding of agile values and software engineering approaches. With a proven track record in delivering technical programmes at scale within an agile and product context, you possess strong influencing skills and the ability to communicate effectively at board level. Your expertise in technology and software delivery, combined with your experience in leading teams, enables you to coordinate and manage the delivery of complex outcomes across multiple engineering teams. As a trusted partner to directors and senior heads, you navigate complexity, manage risks and dependencies, and drive the prioritisation of business outcomes. Your strong leadership skills and ability to work within a matrix structure make you adept at driving value early and often while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Essential Criteria:

Stakeholder management in a complex, fast-moving environment Dependency management across multiple workstreams Planning and roadmap ownership Team leadership and coaching Delivery governance and risk management