Overview
Boots UK is hiring an Information Technology Project Manager. You will lead projects to deliver agreed requirements within timescale, cost and quality constraints, manage large projects, and engage with senior level stakeholders to ensure successful completion.
Responsibilities
* Planning and Estimating
o Lead the planning for projects – including project plans, resource plans and financial forecasts
o Undertake resource planning for projects
o Oversee the production of estimates for projects and validate estimates provided by other portfolios, horizontals and third parties
o Ensure that estimates for projects cover all identified work and represent value for money for IT
* Delivery
o Lead the delivery of projects within timescale, cost and quality constraints
o Manage and record in the PPM tool the progress against the plan, the actual and forecast costs, resource forecasts and budget following our goals
o Ensure that projects meet the agreed business customer requirements
o Ensure projects follow the change control process for any changes to timescales, cost, requirements or design and that these are recorded
* Process and quality
o Apply the IT project delivery methodology and processes, identifying issues and opportunities to promote continuous improvement of the delivery processes
o Understand and apply both IT Agile and Waterfall delivery frameworks and agree with stakeholders the most appropriate for the project
o Ensure projects comply with the IT governance framework
* Finance, analysis and reporting
o Produce and maintain financial forecasts for projects by tracking budgets, actuals, and invoices and accounting for variances
o Ensure costs are incurred against approved funds and that Internal Order authorised values are not exceeded
o Ensure Purchase Orders and Internal Orders are closed promptly following final invoices/costs
o Produce an up-to-date, transparent project report to the agreed timescales and following PMO standards, ensuring the status is understood by the Portfolio Manager, Senior Delivery Manager and PMO
* Business engagement and stakeholder management
o Build relationships with Senior Delivery Manager and business stakeholders, working with Technical Product Managers to understand priorities and benefits
o Develop and implement project communications plans to engage key stakeholders within and outside IT
* Lead, manage and develop people (including virtual teams)
o Lead virtual teams drawing on resources from across IT, partners and third parties
o Ensure the project team has appropriate resources, roles and skills to deliver without duplication
o Lead and motivate the project team, providing coaching and guidance
What you'll need to have
* Experience managing the complete delivery of IT projects
* Experience of a relevant IT project delivery methodology and processes
* Experience leading a team
It would be great if you also have
These are desirable skills or experience and are not essential, so we would welcome applications from candidates that don\'t match this additional criteria.
* Experience managing projects with a team comprised of onshore and offshore resources
* Experience delivering information security projects and programmes with a basic understanding of information security concepts
* Boots Retirement Savings Plan
* Discretionary annual bonus
* Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
* Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more
* Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme
We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you. Find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only. Salary estimates on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.
Why Boots
We foster a working environment that values consideration and inclusivity. We are an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and providing a positive and inclusive environment for all. We are committed to continuous improvement and helping you reach your full potential.
What\'s next
Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you be at your best.
This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on location you may be asked to submit a DBS, PVG or an Access NI Check.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
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