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Portfolio AssistantClosing date: 5th June 2024Recruitment Partner: Emily Smith-KennyAs the Portfolio Assistant, you will be responsible for the provision of high quality portfolio data, governance of key meetings, and will be the central point for portfolio administration activities across the entire team who develop and deliver new Boots & Exclusive branded products.About the roleReporting to the Portfolio Manager for Retail Owned Brands & Exclusive Brands, you will be part of the Portfolio team within the Technical Services function in Boots, working on a wide portfolio of beauty and personal care products in line with our 3 year plans.You will work cross functionally with a variety of stakeholders to ensure our projects are delivered on time, governed appropriately, and inspire others with your passion for being on the pulse with accurate management of information and attention to detail. Some of the tasks and responsibilities include: Data management & reporting Coordination of key governance/steering meetings Coordination, collation and distribution of project and product information Administration support IT system support and management Managing stakeholdersWhat you'll need to have Keen to get involved and bring new ideas Excellent verbal and written communication skills Great at building relationships - you will be working with many stakeholders at one time Great numerical and analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail & data accuracy Strong administrative, organisational and time management capabilitiesIt would be great if you also have Experience of using all Microsoft Office applications, especially Teams, SharePoint, Power Bi, Excel , as well as bespoke systemsOur benefits Discretionary annual bonus Generous employee discounts Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and more.We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - find out more at rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate.Why BootsAt Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we change for the better.What's nextIf 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.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 to be at your best.#LI-Onsite
Recruitment Partner: Akash KariaLocation: NottinghamContract: Perm Who we are International Technology & Advanced Analytics (IT2A) is a multi-national function of Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) based in the UK, Europe, Asia, South America and the USA. We use emerging technology and data to transform our pharmacy and retail offerings, improve experiences for customers and patients and enhance our operational effectiveness. Partnering with some of the finest tech providers and utilising a modern tech stack, we support two of the UK's most trusted and established brands - Boots and No7. We're a team of specialists spanning security, hosting, architecture, software engineering, networks, project delivery and more. A proud equal opportunity employer, we embrace team member diversity and provide a positive and inclusive working environment for all. About the role Reporting into the Data Platform Director, the Platform Architecture team provides knowledge, expertise in all aspects of solution architecture for our cloud data platform project with a solid grasp of the IT and data strategy to support our data science and analytics community within Boots. We're looking for someone to make the next step in their career and join us as a Solution Architect.The centralised data platform is based on a lakehouse and domain mesh architecture, centered around Microsoft Azure & Databricks technologies.You'll also be: Leading the definition, design and delivery of data products and solutions on the Data Platform.Ensuring all solution designs meet agreed requirements, align with platform strategy, principles, standards and patterns, are cost-effective, deliverable and supportable.You'll be working with technology and engineering partners and with other teams to deliver platform capabilities, allowing us to maximise the value of our data.Shape the platform roadmap, developing the architectural patterns, frameworks, and components. What you'll need to have Proficient technical and analytical abilities and a passion for getting results for customers - internal and external.Ability to create Solution Outlines, High-level and Detailed designs to meet agreed business requirementsExperience of participating in the creation and maintenance of design patterns, standards and design blocks to facilitate wider consistency and promote re-use of design elements, delivery at pace, quality assurance and cost efficiencies.A broad and balanced understanding of IT capabilities, methods, and technologiesFamiliarity with Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence, Data Science and Data Engineering needs to fulfil data & analytics solutionsArchitecture experience in the cloud (Azure Storage, Databricks, Delta Lake, Lakehouse, Azure AI, ML Ops) It would be great if you also have Appreciation of Data Security and governanceExposure of working with matrix teams of multiple vendors and global teams in the design and delivery of projectsExperience working in Retail, Pharmacy, Healthcare, Supply Chain or CPG industries Our benefits Retirement Savings PlanDiscretionary annual bonusGenerous employee discountsEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a childFlexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, 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 rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by WBA and may not be accurate. 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.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 to be at your best.#LI-Onsite
Recruitment Partner: Akash KariaLocation: NottinghamContract: Perm Who we are International Technology & Advanced Analytics (IT2A) is a multi-national function of Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) based in the UK, Europe, Asia, South America and the USA. We use emerging technology and robust data to transform our pharmacy and retail offerings, improve experiences for customers and patients and enhance our operational effectiveness. 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. We're a 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 Reporting to the Digital Platform Test Manager, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of testing on behalf of IT for a number of major Digital initiatives. As we embark on a period of rapid transformation you will play a key role in ensuring that projects remain in line with our strategic test objectives and will be an ambassador for software quality.Within this role you will: Drive the end-to-end delivery of testing (functional and non-functional) within timescale, cost and quality constraintsManage dependencies between testing phases and projects across multiple technology stacks and delivery workstreamsReview project test estimates and monitor actual costs to maintain financial accuracyEnsure stakeholders are well managed and test progress is accurately and regularly reportedManage test partner resource, including Test Managers, SDETs, Quality Engineers and Test AnalystsEffectively lead, mentor and coach Test Team Members to ensure all colleagues are working together cohesivelyWork alongside our internal colleagues and partner teams to foster a mindset of innovation and improvements within Quality Engineering What you'll need to have Proven experience working in a test management roleExperience of working within an agile software delivery environmentExperience of managing the end to end testing lifecycle, including functional and non-functional phases, across large projects and programmesExperience of leading partner test teams across a number of geographical locationsUnderstanding of principles, theories, practices, and techniques for managing activities involved in planning and delivering software testing within projectsThe ability to explain, simplify and communicate complex messages to both technical and non-technical colleagues It would be great if you also have Test management experience in a Retail and / or Digital landscape Our benefits Retirement Savings PlanDiscretionary annual bonusGenerous employee discountsEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a childFlexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, 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 rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by WBA and may not be accurate. 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 help you to be at your best.#LI-Onsite
Recruitment Partner: Akash KariaContract: PermLocation: NottinghamReporting into the Project Assurance Manager 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 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 embrace team member diversity and provide a positive and inclusive working environment for all. About the role The IT2A Project Assurance Coordinator will support the Project Assurance Manager in ensuring the successful execution of IT projects within the organization. Reviewing reports and artefacts to aid the evaluation of project adherence to quality standards and policies, this role identifies non-compliance and project health issues and tracks actions to mitigate. Working closely with PMO and project delivery teams, you will play a key role in providing assurance to IT leadership and the business on the organisation's ability to manage projects effectively and efficiently. Responsibilties: Carry out project assurance activities, including the monitoring of project data and artefacts to evaluate quality and compliance with agreed standards. Support the Project Assurance Manager in the preparation and execution of project stagegate reviews, ensuring all information is available to decide whether the required thresholds have been met to move to the next phase. Produce regular status updates on the health of the IT2A portfolio, highlighting projects or areas of concern that require action to addressPrepare and track risk mitigation plans to address issues found, liaising with stakeholders to ensure completionHelp define project quality standards and metrics for project deliverables, working alongside PMO and delivery team to monitor these throughout the project lifecycleIdentify opportunities to improve project processes and controls in order to enhance project delivery quality and eficacyWork with stakeholders to address gaps in skills, processes and controls in order to improve the delivery of IT2A projectsPromote project quality best practices across the IT2A organisation What you'll need to have Experience in project coordination/management, IT assurance or related fieldUnderstanding of project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall), tools and best practicesHigh degree of organizational skills, attention to detail and effective communication with project teams and stakeholders It would be great if you also have Experience in identification and mitigation of risk Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings PlanDiscretionary annual bonusGenerous employee discountEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave payFlexible benefits scheme including discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, holiday buying and much more. We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that go beyond salary and offer flexibility to suit you; click here to view our full list of company benefits (all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility). Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate. 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. 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 to be at your best.
Recruitment Partner: Akash KariaLocation: NottinghamContract: PermWe are seeking an experienced Test Manager to work within our Operating Systems Team to ensure the quality of our IT deliveries.Who we areInternational 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 use 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 in personalising their customer interactions. We're a creative team of specialists spanning security, hosting, architecture, software engineering, networks, project delivery and more. A proud equal opportunity employer, we embrace team member diversity and provide a positive and inclusive working environment for all.About the roleAs a Test Manager, you will help improve the testing strategy, overseeing test planning and execution, and managing a team of testers both internal and external.You will work with cross-functional teams to helping develop test plans and implement best practices to provide high-quality software solutions for our Operating Systems Team.Responsibilities: Develop and implement comprehensive test plans, strategies, and methodologies to ensure the quality of software products.Manage a team of testers, providing guidance, and support to improve performance and achieve testing goals.Collaborate with project managers, developers, and other stakeholders to define testing requirements, scope, and timelines.Coordinate and prioritise testing activities, allocate resources, and manage test schedules to meet project deadlines.Conduct risk assessments, identify potential issues, and develop mitigation strategies to minimise project risks.Define and maintain testing standards, processes, and documentation to ensure consistency and efficiency across projects.Monitor and report on test results, quality metrics, and project status to stakeholders, highlighting any deviations or issues.Evaluate and improve testing tools, and techniques to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in software testing and quality assurance. What you'll need to have Experience software testing and quality assurance, with a focus on test planning, execution, and management.Understanding of testing methodologies, tools, and best practices, including Agile, Scrum and Waterfall.Experience with test automation frameworks, tools, and scripting languages (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, Python).Proficiency in test management tools (e.g. ALM, Jira, TestRail) and version control systems (e.g. Git).Certification in software testing (e.g. ISTQB). Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings PlanGenerous employee discount plus enhanced discounts for Boots brands, Boots Opticians and Boots HearingcareExcellent 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; click here to view our full list of company benefits (all rewards and benefits are subject to change and eligibility).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. 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 to be at your best.#LI-Onsite
Contract: Permanent Recruitment Partner: Lizzy Parfitt About the role IT2A function consists of Information Technology (IT) and Advanced Analytics, also known as Data Office. The primary responsibility of this support function is drive value for Boots and International markets through providing Infrastructure and analytics (both internally and externally) capability. The function includes number of Domains led by senior leaders VPs, Directors and Senior managers.Reporting to the Finance Manager International Technology and Advance Analytics (IT2A), the Finance Analyst role plays a key part in supporting the IT2A function across Walgreens Boots Alliance. This is a great opportunity for an individual to help shape financial reporting and deliver financial insights to the appropriate team budget owners.The role will interact across all levels of organisationKey responsibilities Supporting the forecasting process and ensure relevant details are complete, accurate and aligned with key business partnersOwn and manage resource planning tool for relevant teamsSupport cost saving initiatives and investment projects as and when required, working with the Project Management Office to ensure projects are delivered in line with budgetOwn the month end delivery, reporting and re-forecasting.Work with your business partners to produce the annual budget and 3-year plan, and support them in delivering these targetsProvide detailed variance analysis across all cost & recovery categoriesManage and work closely with Genpact partners to ensure all aspects of month end commitment are met and R&O are communicated to Finance manager appropriatelyWork with the whole IT2A Finance team to Identify opportunities to drive efficiency in processes by further automation and elimination of non-value add tasksWork collaboratively with other finance teams (Control, Accounts Payables etc.) as necessary What you'll need to have The ability to inspire trust, financial discipline and reliabilityEvidence of leading month-end close activitiesPrevious experience of management reporting, budgeting and forecastingBe inclusive and advocate collaborative ways of workingExperience of working and partering with Senior Leaders within an organisationStrong Excel and PowerPoint skills and previous working knowledge of SAPShould be comfortable using Planning Analytics (PA) as this is the primary tool for all financial planning and reporting. Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings PlanDiscretionary annual bonusGenerous employee discountsEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a childFlexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, 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 rewards. Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by Boots and may not be accurate. Why Boots At Boots, we foster a working environment where consideration and inclusivity help everyone to be themselves and reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all. As the heart of everything we do at Boots, it's with you, we change for the better. 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.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 to be at your best.#LI-Onsite