Technical Programme Manager (Cyber)

Job description

**About Us** At Tesco, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in treating everyone fairly and with respect, valuing individuality and uniqueness to create a true sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion are deeply embedded in our values—we treat people how they want to be treated. Our goal is for all colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work, and we are committed to helping them thrive. Across the Tesco group, we are building an inclusive workplace that actively celebrates the cultures, personalities, and preferences of our colleagues, who in turn contribute to the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. At Tesco Bengaluru, we are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, highlighting our commitment to creating a supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to offering equal opportunities for all candidates and encourage applicants with disabilities to apply. Our recruitment process is fully accessible, and we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments during interviews. If you need any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to ensure that everyone has the chance to succeed . We also believe in fostering a work environment where you can excel both professionally and personally. Our hybrid model allows you to work flexibly—spend 60% of your week collaborating in person with colleagues at our office locations or local sites, and the rest of the time working remotely. We understand that everyone’s life journey is unique, whether you are starting your career, pursuing passions, or navigating life changes, and we are here to support you. Flexibility is a core part of our culture, and we encourage open conversations about how we can best accommodate your needs, so talk to us throughout your application process on the support require **d. Technical Programme Manager (Cyb** **er).About the** roleTechnical Programme Managers (TPMs) deliver complex, cross‑functional technology programmes that support colleagues and help serve our customers better. In this role, you will operate as a Cyber Programme Manager, leading the delivery of high-impact cyber security initiatives across Tesco’s organisat ion. You will work across multiple Cyber domains, partnering with security engineering, operations, product and infrastructure teams to translate cyber strategy into delivered, measurable outcomes. While you may align to a specific domain, you will be expected to flex and support broader Cyber priorities where business needs req uire. This role requires hands‑on experience managing cyber delivery, navigating complex technical and organisational dependencies, operating confidently in environments shaped by risk, threat context and regulatory expecta **tions.You will be responsib** le forWhile responsibilities will evolve with business needs, the core accountabilities in - clude: Deliver complex cyber security programmes with multiple technical, operational and risk dependencies that directly improve Tesco’s security posture and business resi - lience.Lead cross‑functional initiatives spanning Cyber, Technology, Product and operational - teams.Translate cyber strategy, risk priorities and security objectives into clear programme outcomes, milestones and measurable - value.Shape and lead programmes with evolving scope, emerging threats, and uncertain delivery - paths.Establish and continuously improve delivery approaches suited to cyber environments (combining agile, iterative and structured delivery models where approp - riate).Create, own and maintain integrated delivery plans covering technical implementation, operational readiness and change i - mpacts.Act as the central point of coordination across Cyber teams, Product, Engineering, and Oper - ations.Proactively identify delivery risks and issues, facilitate informed trade‑off discussions, and manage escalations with clarity and conf - idence.Understand cyber and security architectures sufficiently to anticipate dependency, sequencing, and integration - risks.Support planning cycles, financial forecasting and budget management for cyber prog - rammes.Build strong relationships with stakeholders, suppliers, and partners, holding them accountable for delivery ou - tcomes.Support vendor selection and management activities, including tendering, SLAs, and delivery ass - urance.Contribute to the wider TPM and Cyber delivery community, sharing good practice and continuously raising the bar for programme exe cution.Your role is to enable and accelerate delivery, ensuring complex cyber initiatives are well‑sequenced, outcomes‑focused, and sustainably em **bedded. You** will needAn ideal candidate will demonstrate the following experience an d skills: - EssentialProven experience managing cyber security delivery, programmes or portfolios within a Cyber, Security or Technology Risk en - vironment.Strong track record delivering complex technology or security initiatives across multiple teams and sta - keholders.Excellent programme, project, and stakeholder management capability, including senior leadership e - ngagement.Experience operating in environments shaped by cyber risk, threat context, or regulatory ob - ligations.Ability to understand and navigate cyber and security architectures well enough to manage dependencies and deli - very risk.Strong reporting, planning, and financial forecasti - ng skills.Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear delivery n arratives - .DesirableExperience working with a range of Cyber domains (e.g. Identity & Access Management, Cloud Security, Threat Detection, Security Eng - ineering).Familiarity with threat‑informed defence, detection‑led security, or risk-based prioritisation a - pproaches.Experience delivering programmes that involve security tooling,