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We’d all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That’s waiting for you at Sainsbury’s. Think about the scale it takes to feed the nation. The level of data, transactions and variety involved. Then you’ll realise this is a modern software engineering environment, because it has to be. We’ve made significant investment in the standards and principles that shape how we work. We iterate, learn, experiment and champion ways of working such as Agile, Scrum and XP. So you can look forward to exciting opportunities across everything from AI to reusable tech.
Head of Technology - Data - 24m FTC
We’re a 150+ year old business that operates on an incredible scale. A multi-channel, multi-brand business serving millions of customers a day, with the UK’s largest loyalty scheme and an ever-evolving set of digital platforms. All this equals over 1.2 billion transactions each year, presenting a volume, depth and complexity of data that few can match. With data from our 10 million+ Nectar users, days like Black Friday that make Argos the 3rd biggest website in the UK, and supply chain integration that gets the right products to the right locations on time, every time.
From the insights gained, we build scalable, high-performance products using cutting-edge technology that give our customers an amazing shopping experience – like our award-winning Smartshop app. In an inclusive, agile environment, you’ll have the space to be curious, to experiment, and to solve real-world challenges. And you’ll get to see your creations in the hands of millions of people across the UK.
Joining Sainsbury's Tech as the Head of Technology in Data means being at the forefront of technology innovation in one of the UK's leading multi-channel, multi-brand retailers. You will be responsible for the delivery and maintenance of data flow which is critical to our organisation’s ability to make data-driven decisions through analytics, reporting and algorithmic solutions.
As a key leader, you will have the opportunity to shape and define our technology strategy, working closely with strategic partners and internal stakeholders to drive impactful outcomes. In this role, you will provide inspirational leadership to a talented team, fostering a culture of agility, innovation, and high technical standards. With a focus on continuous improvement and delivery assurance, you will have the chance to make a real impact on our organisation, while collaborating with senior stakeholders across the business.
Through technology, we’re changing the world we live in for the better. Shouldn’t you?
What you'll do:
As the Head of Technology at Sainsbury's Tech, you will play a critical role in defining the technology strategy in collaboration with strategic partners. Reporting to the Senior Head of Engineering, you will be accountable for ensuring technical, service, and delivery standards are met across a diverse portfolio. With a focus on technology leadership, you will inspire and engage teams at all levels within the organisation through your thought leadership and innovative mindset. In this role, you will provide motivational leadership to direct reports and teams of colleagues employed through strategic partners, driving agility, cultural change, and continuous improvement. You will maintain financial control of a significant budget, provide technical assurance, and oversee the delivery of partner outcomes. Additionally, you will champion service management, vendor management, and contribute to broader initiatives while collaborating with internal stakeholders, platinum partners, and senior leaders. Your ability to make strategic decisions, drive data and engineering acumen, and ensure high-quality service provision will be crucial in shaping and delivering the technology strategy for Sainsbury's Tech.
Who you are:
As the Head of Technology for Sainsbury's Tech, you are a highly knowledgeable and influential leader in defining the technology strategy and ensuring the delivery of technical, service, and delivery standards across a large and diverse portfolio. With your extensive experience working with large-scale third-party technology suppliers, you will possess a solid understanding of data engineering and warehousing patterns, cloud native design techniques, service management, and delivery management. Your strong data technology domain experience, combined with your ability to identify and deliver continuous improvement, empowers you to drive innovation, foster a culture of high technical standards, and achieve exceptional results. As a balanced leader, you effectively collaborate and communicate with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and with strategic technology partners, while providing inspiring leadership to your direct team and fostering an environment that enables colleagues to excel. Your expertise, strategic thinking, and ability to make critical financial decisions contribute to the overall success of the organisation.
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" We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer so you’ll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there’s always the chance to try something new — whether that’s as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we’ll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them:Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to save 10% on your shopping online and instore at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat, and we regularly increase the discount to 15% at points during the year. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 65% of salary, depending on how we perform (in cash and shares).Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy up to an additional week's holiday, and we provide private healthcare. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, salary advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. You'll also receive a company car cash allowance unless you are going to travel 10,000 business miles in your role, then you'll be able to choose a car. And if you ever need it there is also an employee assistance programme.Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks’ pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks’ pay for paternity leave.Please see www.sainsburys.jobs for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply)."
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