GM Project Lead- Plan For Better

Joining Sainsbury's as a GM Project Lead - Plan for Better means being part of a forward-thinking and sustainability-driven organisation. You will have the opportunity to lead and drive our key sustainability targets, making a real impact on our Ways of Working and policy development. Working closely with stakeholders from the CR & S, Commercial, and T & E teams, you will contribute to the continuous improvement of our operations and ensure that our suppliers are aligned with our values. As part of our team, you will have the chance to build and coach a high-performing team committed to excellence and customer-centric decision-making. If you are passionate about sustainability, possess strong leadership skills, and want to be part of a company that values your contributions and prioritises the well-being of the customer, then joining us is the right choice for you.

What you'll do
As the GM Project Lead for Sainsbury's Plan for Better, your primary responsibility is to lead and drive forward the plan against key sustainability targets for the division. You will develop and implement an annual roadmap to improve the Ways of Working of the Technical and Ethical (T & E) Function, partnering with the Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability (CR & S) team and aligning with the GM Leadership team on approach and policy development. You will ensure training and group updates are provided across the GM Commercial Team, acting as the key interface on Plan for Better action plans and commentary updates while closely collaborating with the CR & S, Commercial, and T & E teams. Additionally, you will build strong relationships with suppliers and third-party partners, facilitate briefings and regular updates, and oversee the reporting and governance approach for the GM division. Your role also involves coaching and developing the T & E Leadership team to create
a high-performing and customer-centric team. Overall, your focus will be on delivering against sustainability plans, enhancing ways of working, and ensuring alignment with company values.

Environmental / Ethical / Stainability understanding having working in similar organisations previously leading on these topics
Strongly developed leadership, people and communication skills
Project management - experience of leading large change initiative with multiple stakeholders and budgets
Experience of influencing leaders/SLT/managers/peers on complex topics
Critical thinking - clear ability to analyse and interpret complex information
Risk assessment and management
Prioritising activities with competing priorities
Training, coaching, support to internal and external stakeholders