Product Manager - Search
Likely
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer has issued visas recently
Not disclosed
Salary
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£55,000
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2132 (75% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £55,000, 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.
In 2025, Tesco Technology assigned 6 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2132 jobs, according to the Home Office.
This could also be SOC 3556 (Sales accounts and business development managers, Product manager index entry; but description is technical/API focused) or SOC 2432 (Marketing and commercial managers, Search product role could be marketing-oriented). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2132 IT managers Most likely code | £38,500 | £44,000 | £49,500 | £55,000 |
3556 Sales accounts and business development managers Also possible | £38,600 | £55,200 | £55,200 | £55,200 |
2432 Marketing and commercial managers Also possible | £35,000 | £40,000 | £45,100 | £50,100 |
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
We are looking for an experienced and
data-driven Product Manager to lead the development of our Search
and Browse API capabilities within the Discovery team. This is a
critical role that drives how customers find, explore, and engage with products
across all Tesco markets and propositions. You will play a role in shaping the
product vision, strategy, and execution of scalable, API-based services and
intuitive customer experiences that impact key business and customer metrics.
You will be responsible for
- Dive deep
into complex data sets to uncover actionable insights and emerging trends. Use
these findings to drive data-informed decisions that maximize product value and
support long-term strategic goals. - Design
and scale intelligent, low-latency product discovery services. Continuously
tune algorithmic parameters to optimize relevance, performance, and
personalization at scale.
· Lead the evolution of domain-specific APIs, while
thoughtfully deprecating legacy interfaces. Ensure seamless transitions with
minimal disruption to consumers and clearly quantify the value of API
modernization initiatives.
· Identify and champion new opportunities to apply
advanced search and browse capabilities across diverse markets, platforms, and
digital channels. Enhancing the reach and versatility of discovery experiences.
· Translate business goals, user needs, and market
dynamics into a forward-looking product roadmap. Prioritize initiatives that
deliver measurable value, enhance agility, and position the organization for
future growth.
· Work closely with cross-functional teams, including
Product Managers, Designers, Engineers, and Data Scientists—to execute the
roadmap using agile practices. Facilitate prioritisation, resolve blockers, and
ensure customer-centricity is woven into every feature, sprint, and release.
You will need
- Experience working across both backend and frontend product areas, with the ability to move confidently between technical platform work and customer‑facing journeys.
- Curiosity and comfort working with technical systems — particularly APIs — and the ability to translate that understanding into clear product direction.
- Experience delivering within complex, fast‑moving product domains where multiple initiatives run in parallel.
- Strong collaboration skills with engineering teams, including the ability to engage in technical discussions and shape decisions in an API‑driven environment.
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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 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 click here.
We’re a big business and we can offer a range of diverse full-time & part-time working patterns across our many business areas, which means that we can find something that works for you. We work in a more blended pattern - combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. If you are applying internally, please speak to the Hiring Manager about how this can work for you - Everyone is welcome at Tesco.
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Where this offer sits in the market
IT managers (SOC 2132) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~224k in sample- Middle half £43,316–71,396
- Median £56,056
- Going rate £55,000
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £38,500–49,500
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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. In 2025, Tesco Technology assigned 6 or more Certificates of Sponsorship for SOC 2132 jobs, according to the Home Office. 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 2132 going rate of £55,000. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.