IT Project Manager

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join us to oversee all aspects of projects in Boots and No7 Beauty Company IT. You’ll work closely with the wider Boots IT organisation and 3rd parties to ensure each project meets its required objectives, on time and within budget.

Who we are
International Technology & Advanced Analytics (IT2A) is a multi-national function of Walgreens Boots Alliance based in the UK, Europe, Asia, South America and the USA. We leverage emerging technology and robust data to transform our pharmacy and retail offerings, improve experiences for customers and patients and enhance operational effectiveness for team members. Partnering with some of the finest tech providers and utilising a cutting-edge tech stack, we support two of the UK’s most trusted and established brands - Boots and No7 Beauty Company – in personalising their customer interactions. We’re an innovative team of specialists spanning security, hosting, architecture, software engineering, networks, project delivery and more. A proud equal opportunity employer, we passionately embrace team member diversity and provide a positive and inclusive working environment for all.

About the role

Primary duties and responsibilities:

Leading the planning and implementation of projects
Planning and scheduling project timelines
Coordinating project resource
Resource planning and allocation
Quality assurance
Management of project risks and issues
Managing project administration, including documentation
Tracking and maintaining project budgets
Managing relationships with 3rd parties
Tracking project performance
Reporting regularly to senior management
Work with the PMO to ensure projects comply with the PMO standards and procedures

What you’ll need to have
Project management qualification and experience, e.g. APMP, Prince2, MSP
Expertise in multiple project delivery methodologies and processes (including waterfall and agile)
Excellent stakeholder management skills with a strong ability to build relationships and influence
Strong communication skills
You’ll need to be resilient in the face of challenges, and care and support others within the team
You’ll need to be highly motivated and bought into the success of the team

It would be great if you also have
Experience of working within a CPG or retail organisation
In-depth knowledge of specific IT retail environments
Experience of project management systems e.g. MS Project, KeyedIn, Wrike

Our benefits
Boots Retirement Savings Plan
Generous employee discount plus enhanced discounts for Boots brands, Boots Opticians and Boots Hearingcare
Excellent onsite facilities including staff shop, opticians (including free eye tests for team members), gym, cafeteria and outdoor seating
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you;

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What’s next?
If your application is successful, our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion, you will be notified by email.

We are always open to discussing possible flexible working options and what this may look like for you, including job share and reduced hours. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to enable you to be at your best.