Please note - This is a 6 month FTC position

In a nutshell:

Want to work in a high-volume Data team using best in class agile processes to deliver data that drives decisions across all areas of our Business? Want to solve interesting problems at huge scale? Want to learn from the best and be challenged to think differently every day? Want to work hand in hand with development teams where you drive success and return to the business? Want the flexibility to work at home and in an office where it helps you meet your work and life commitments?

In Sainsbury’s Tech, we power the UK’s number 1 multi-channel, multi-brand retailer. Our product teams are made up of inspired and multidisciplinary individuals who are empowered to solve hard problems in ways our customers love and serve the needs of our business. Sainsbury’s app team aims to be a market-leading digital experience that makes shopping groceries at Sainsbury’s a joyful and effortlessly fast experience.

In this Senior Product Manager role, you will be part of the Data team owning Sales Transaction data. We are on a journey to become the single trusted source for the entire business to access complete, accurate, and enriched retail Sales Transaction data, our most valuable data asset.

You will work directly with a Data Engineering team and Data Architect, focusing on delivery and pace, aligned to our metric-driven outcomes. Collaboration with Analytics and Finance teams will be key, always putting customers at the center of your decision-making.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a mature Data team on a product in high demand across our business, with exposure to senior leadership in key forums.

What I need to do:

• Articulate your Product’s vision and strategy, using techniques like visual storytelling to explain concepts and benefits.
• Support end-to-end delivery by maintaining a 90-day product roadmap, a full-year big rock view, and a prioritized FY backlog, with regular progress updates and risk management.
• Engage continuously with customers to assess, prioritize, and support feature delivery that enables business outcomes, balancing technical enablers with Engineering and Data Architecture.
• Collaborate with upstream teams to maintain sales data integrity and availability.
• Track effort and value delivery, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and informing prioritization.
• Champion customer and colleague needs, using insights from multiple data sources to drive value-led prioritization.
• Monitor industry trends and engage internal and external teams to build shared insights.

How I will succeed:

• Understand the end-to-end data flow and how customer propositions appear in our data.
• Work directly with data to support prioritization, problem solving, impact assessments, and solutions.
• Use insights, data, and research to focus on making a significant impact based on product metrics (OKRs).
• Prioritize and coordinate the resolution of live product issues.
• Build collaborative relationships with engineering to solve problems for customers and the business.
• Engage and motivate stakeholders around the product roadmap, encouraging constructive challenge.
• Create positive impact with internal and external audiences, securing senior stakeholder advocacy.
• Approach problem solving creatively, supporting change through people and technology.

What I need to know:

• Knowledge of grocery retail, technology landscape, and how to maximize product value.
• Understanding of Agile delivery and modern engineering practices.
• Knowledge of technical product development principles and methodologies.

What I need to show:

• A passion for data quality and discoverability.
• Boldness, curiosity, resilience, and empathy to connect with stakeholders and teams.
• Ability to translate business goals into a product roadmap prioritizing value delivery and future agility.
• Skill in translating requirements into clear user stories and sprint goals.
• Technical curiosity, experience working with engineers and architects, and asking right questions.
• Courage to experiment, learn from failure, and encourage innovation.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a desire to foster a positive team culture.

Resources available to me:

• Line manager, peers, and wider team
• Product framework and community of practice
• Learning and development opportunities
• Product-specific budget (owned by Line Manager)

What decisions I can make:

• Decisions related to product roadmap delivery.
• Prioritization and value return across the product.

We are committed to making Tech a place where people love to work, with a diverse and engaged team making meaningful contributions. Sainsbury’s champions inclusivity and flexible working, including job sharing. We support your development and celebrate extra efforts, offering a range of benefits. For more details, visit www.sainsburys.jobs.