Lead Technical Programme Manager - People Data
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Sponsorship likelihood
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Salary
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£58,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2131 (88% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £58,200, and Tesco Technology is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2440 (Business and financial project management professionals) or SOC 2132 (IT managers). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2131 IT project managers Most likely code | £40,700 | £46,600 | £52,400 | £58,200 |
2440 Business and financial project management professionals Also possible | £39,500 | £45,200 | £50,800 | £56,500 |
2132 IT managers Also possible | £38,500 | £44,000 | £49,500 | £55,000 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
People Data sits at the heart of Tesco’s colleague
strategy—enabling trusted, high-quality data to power decision-making,
regulatory reporting, and colleague experiences.
This role
is accountable for the end-to-end delivery, governance and integrity of
the People Data portfolio, ensuring programmes are aligned to business
priorities, regulatory requirements, and enterprise data standards.
You will
operate across a complex, multi-programme landscape (CSRD Reporting,
Workforce dashboards, Compliance, Data Quality, and platform capabilities), bringing
clarity, structure and pace to ambiguous and interdependent delivery
challenges.
A key focus
is driving clear data ownership, governance and accountability across
business and technology, ensuring that data products are trusted,
scalable, and audit-ready.
- Regulatory reporting (e.g., CSRD)
- Workforce insights (Headcount, DE&I,
Absence, Compliance) - Data products such as dashboards,
analytics and forecasting - Foundational capabilities including data
quality, governance, access controls and ingestion frameworks.
The
landscape is complex, spanning multiple workstreams, dependencies on business
data ownership, and evolving governance and platform capabilities. This role
plays a key leadership position in ensuring delivery is coherent, governed, and
aligned to business outcomes, so that Tesco can rely on People Data as a
trusted foundation for regulatory compliance and strategic decision-making.
In this
role I:
- Deliver complex programmes with multiple
business and technical risks that will impact the success of key Tesco
business priorities
associated outcome & develop talent within the TPM community
delivery methodology to deliver the programme goals
ambiguous scope and uncertain delivery approach
programme goals, including the technical implementation plan
programme delivery (mentoring other TPMs and supporting
Engineering/Product teams)
delivery, using experience and influencing skills to drive consensus with
the Engineering and Product teams to obtain the best value and solution
issues, establish a process, facilitate discussion and manage escalations
You will need
An ideal
candidate will have:
A proven record of accomplishment in delivering complex, cross-functional
data or platform technology programmes having done so across multiple
teams and multiple geographies- Strong experience in compliance,
regulatory, reporting or data and analytics type programmes - Experience of building credible
relationships and influencing senior management & leadership teams - Experience in & a passion for People
Management - Strong Project, Stakeholder &
Programme management skills - Excellent communication & influencing
skills, particularly in translating technical complexity into business
outcomes.
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 (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.
The above information is a shortened summary, refer to our policies for full details
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.
We're proud to be an accredited Disability Confident Leader, where everyone’s welcome. That’s why we commit to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need support with your application, click here for more information. And if you're interested in joining our team but don't tick every box, don't let that hold you back from applying.
When you join us in this role, you'll be employed by Tesco Stores Limited, the Tesco legal entity responsible for your employment.
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Where this offer sits in the market
IT project managers (SOC 2131) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~34k in sample- Middle half £42,744–73,268
- Median £57,824
- Going rate £58,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £40,700–52,400
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Tesco Technology holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2131 going rate of £58,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.