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Recruitment Partner: Akash KariaContract: PermLocation: NottinghamThe Software Renewal Manager will oversee the renewal process of all software licenses and subscriptions. We ask that you have an understanding of software agreements, negotiation skills and excellent communication. Supported by offshore administrative resource, you will manage a master database of software agreements that will be used to optimize spend through greater insight and coordination. You will identify and recommend efficiency opportunities, holding platform owners to account in delivering these. You will also work with Procurement, Finance, Software Asset Management and IT Purchasing to ensure software agreements are renewals are done in an efficient, timely and compliant manner. About the role You willl: Oversee and report on the IT2A 3rd party software landscape, developing and managing strategies for renewal that optimise this category of spendCreate and maintain accurate records of software agreements, generate reports and analysis to track renewal status, costs and savings deliveredProduce and manage an annual software renewal plan in collaboration with internal stakeholdersEnsure the renewal of software agreements to avoid disruptions in service and leverage negotiation, involving Procurement in line with policyCollaborate with Software Asset Management and Platform owners to understand future requirements, enabling the rightsizing of agreements and efficiency of spendManage the 3rd party software 3YP, budget and forecast on behalf of platform owners, incorporating planned changes to the software landscape and agreeing efficiency targetsNegotiate terms and pricing with software vendors in line with WBA policy and governance processesLiaise with IT Purchasing function to ensure purchase orders are raised and invoices processed in an accurate and timely mannerContinuously evaluate and improve software renewal processes, recommending improvements to internal stakeholders to enhance efficiency, accuracy and cost effectiveness What you'll need to have Experience managing software renewalsGood understanding of software licencing agreements, models and compliance requirementsExperience in achieving favourable terms and cost efficiencies - negotiationDrive to hold stakeholders to account in identifying and delivering cost optimization opportunitiesAnalytical mindset and interpretation of data to identify trends and make decisionsGood understanding of finance and planning processes It would be great if you also have Experience leading a small team remotely 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.#LI-Onsite
Recruitment Partner: Akash KariaLocation: NottinghamContract: PermAbout the roleYou will report into the Release Centre of Practice (CoP) Manager as a member of the Release Management team within the ECC. The ECC delivers digital software for Boots which enables our website for both our online retail and pharmacy, our digital marketing and much more. We have a core team and multiple partner teams at various locations globally, covering demand planning, software design, development, testing and release.You will form part of a Release Management team managing and delivering integrated Boots UK Digital and Retail releases onto our IT platforms.Key responsibilities include:- Building, maintenance and management of integrated Release Schedules and Release Notes through close collaboration with the delivery teamsImplementation planning and 24x7 deployment management to align with platform change windowsManaging release related risks, issues and cross platform deployment dependenciesManaging Release key stakeholders at all levels throughout the Release processDelivering major releases alongside small change, urgent change, service improvements and maintenanceRelease governance, content, configuration and change management into our integrated End-to-end landscape, Pre-Production and ProductionContribution to Project planning activities agile and waterfallInitial tracking and triage of warranty issuesRelease process continuous improvement What you'll need to have Release Management experience in an agile environmentEvidence of influential stakeholder management across all departments and levelsExperience of using Jira or similar collaboration tools to deliver releasesUnderstanding of the software development lifecycle (Agile/Waterfall)Experience of Change governance frameworksAn understanding of software configuration management principlesLeadership and analytical skillsExperience of collaborating and influencing cross-functional teams in the successful delivery of software development projectsExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage, influence, negotiate and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders at all levels in the business.Ability to self-organise and co-ordinate areas of work for yourself and othersExcellent verbal and written communication skillsGreat resilience with the ability to maintain energy and enthusiasm and embrace situations positively It would be great if you also have An understanding of Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)Basic familiarity with DevOps principles and tooling, e.g. JenkinsExpert level knowledge of Excel (can write advanced macros)Experience of delivery in a Retail environment 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
Recruitment Partner: Akash KariaLocation: NottinghamContract: PermWe are looking for an accomplished and dedicated Product Owner to join us to lead the requirement gathering, delivery of our roadmap and manage prioritisation of current and future sprints. It will ensure the relevant governance and process is in place for new releases and work with business stakeholders to deliver improvements. As Product Owner - Ecommerce, you'll be the website technical product owner for our Liz Earle, No7 UK & US ecommerce sites and be the primary contact for our internal and external development and QA teams.Sitting in No7 Beauty Company IT you'll be responsible for ensuring that project management processes are followed and standardising documentation across projects. 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 Primary responsibilities: As an important member of the team, you will oversee the delivery roadmap including prioritisation of backlog of issues ensuring remediation and delivery. Manage interaction with our partners ensuring tracking of development resources and relationship oversight. Facilitate provision of information to support roadmap including requirements gathering, process mapping, documentation and support / training Provide leadership in ensuring delivery against time, budget and requirements. This includes, where required, management of different resources both within and outside of the No7 Beauty Company business. This will also include driving through process and business change to support eCommerce improvement and business growth Maintain project governance & status updates What you'll need to have Previous experience in a Product Owner or Business Analyst roleAbility to work closely and collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including external agencies Stakeholder management skills with an ability to build relationships and influenceYou'll need to be resilient in the face of challenges, and care and support others within the team It would be great if you also have Experience of working within a retail organisationExpertise in multiple project delivery methodologies and processes (including waterfall and agile)Experience of project management systems e.g. Jira, MS Project, KeyedIn, Wrike 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
Closing Date: 11th April 2024Location: Nottingham, Full TimeContract: PermanentRecruitment Partner: Frankie McCallister-LyasOverview: This role is a critical linchpin in driving the creation of the best strategies and plans for the business unit while ensuring this is achieved in the most efficient way to hit all the financial, customer and strategic targets for the business unit. This role drives our Value and Christmas strategies and plans for the total business. Based in D90 Nottingham, this full-time role combines the best of commercial, marketing and insight to achieve these goals.Joining the Go to Market team presents an exciting opportunity to drive the development of a critical capability at the heart of the new business operating model.About the opportunity:The Go to Market and Planning team sit centrally within the Commercial teams of Boots, reporting into Marketing, though playing a critical role to the total function , across Commercial, Digital and Insights. This Head of GTM role reports to the Director of Go to Market and Planning and has strong matrix relationships which are critical to maintain, particularly with the General Merchandise Business Unit Director and Category director for Christmas.Peers and critical stakeholders of this role are across the General Merchandise and Beauty business unit lead teams (across category trading, own brand product, supply chain, insights, marketing, finance and ecommerce), as well as the other Go to Market business unit leads (in Beauty and Healthcare & Pharmacy Business Units) and the Customer & Commercial Planning team within the wider team.Key Responsibilities: Development of an innovative in-year trade plan which drives meaning and difference for Boots:o Responsibility to ensure the plan is grounded in insight & datao Ownership of translation of commercial activity into motivating, innovative and customer-led messages, themes & promotions across all channels (inc. design and development of themes, big customer messages and deals)o Ownership of brief to other leads (e.g. .com and Marketing) on the plan to executeo Responsibility to review and respond to changes in context and lead reactive changes to the plan Consolidation & communication of campaign performance, market & competitor activity to influence future activity, communicated to the rest of the business Evolution of the long-term strategy of the Business Unit, in the service of the overall Boots strategyAbout you: Highly experienced leader (ideally across at least two of Commercial, Retail, Marketing and Insight) High level, and experience, of commercial acumen Strong track record of delivery to targets, through the creation of owned plans and strategies Ability to see multiple perspectives (commercial, customer, brand and operational) to drive for the right blended plan and outcome Experience of detailed and high value promotional plans (critical for the Value and Christmas elements of this role) 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 in-house 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'll 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.