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IT is at the centre of what we do.This is retail IT for the real world, you're so close to your customers in all ways in store, online and internally.You can get involved with all the different areas of our business, working on projects that make a real difference from our hugely successful Boots App to our world-class warehousing system.We place so much value on our IT team if you want to build a career that will keep developing with your skills, there's no better place to do it.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 passionately embrace team member diversity and provide a positive and inclusive working environment for all.About the roleOur Digital Team are looking for a dynamic IT Project Manager to join the Digital Core Programme.As a Project Manager you will be accountable for key projects within this major growth area in the Boots IT department. This is a great opportunity to join a high performing team at the forefront of IT initiatives for the Boots Digital Core team.Key Responsibilities Managing key projects through stages of the project lifecycle following initial shaping by Lead BA to ensure effective and high-quality delivery Manage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders (both business & technical) to shape, influence and inform strategic direction Work with the RTE to facilitate PI planning. Adhering to project management frameworks and standards within the team Continually assessing projects to ensure Risks and Issues are captured and understood Managing and tracking project financesWhat you'll need to have You will have significant experience of working within an agile software delivery environment ideally in a leadership role. Strong Programme and Project Management experience Enthusiastic Project Manager able to work under pressure in fast moving environments. Experience of Retail and Digital preferable Experience of Waterfall and Agile preferable Excellent relationship building, negotiating, and networking skills, able to engage and influence senior stakeholders Ability to explain, simplify and communicate Structured and organised Strong understanding of principles, theories, practices, and techniques for managing activities involved in planning and delivering software development projects. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage, influence, negotiate and collaborate with a variety of stakeholders at all levels in the business.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 seatingWe 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.
Recruitment Partner: Akash KariaContract: PermLocation: NottinghamIT is at the centre of what we do.This is retail IT for the real world, you're so close to your customers in all ways in store, online and internally.You can get involved with all the different areas of our business, working on projects that make a real difference from our hugely successful Boots App to our world-class warehousing system.We place so much value on our IT team if you want to build a career that will keep developing with your skills, there's no better place to do it.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 passionately embrace team member diversity and provide a positive and inclusive working environment for all.About the roleOur Digital Team are looking for a dynamic IT Project Coordinator to join the Digital Core Programme.The Project Coordinator role is a key position within Boots IT, responsible for the mobilisation and management of projects within a large investment portfolio. This is a great opportunity to work at the heart of the business, delivering technology critical to Boots' performance. The role involves working collaboratively with key business users, Boots IT colleagues and the wider Walgreens Boots Alliance group, in an interesting and engaging environment.Key Responsibilities Co-ordinating all aspects of the project to ensure successful delivery of customer and business objectives Bringing together project team members from across the business and third-party organisations to build and deliver the project plan Leading the end-to-end project lifecycle, from planning, implementation, and evaluation of the projects Adhering to project management frameworks and standards within the team, including good financial governance Troubleshooting, problem-solving, and escalating issues as requiredWhat you'll need to have Our ideal candidate is extremely organised, with experience in project management. The key characteristics needed for the role are: Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, with rapidly changing priorities and challenging stakeholders Confidence, flexibility and resilience - and willingness to challenge when deadlines are not met or standards not achieved Excellent communication skills (written and oral) and good attention to detail Works well with others and experienced in working cross-functionally with a diverse range of people Self-starter, highly proactive and assertive in a demanding and dynamic environment.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 seatingWe 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.
Recruitment Partner: [email protected] the role We are looking for a Lead UX Designer to join our thriving UX team at Boots UK. As part of the Digital Transformation team, the UX function drives a strong culture of learning and evangelising user-centred design culture that sits at the core of everything we do.Your role will be to lead, coach and develop UX designers and researchers and work alongside product managers and business stakeholders to deliver a great user experience and help deliver our long-term strategy. You will work closely within your product function as part of our team of UX designers, researchers, optimisation, and content specialists. Be the UX leader in your area, leading all design activities from the initial UX discovery through to the delivery of completed designs.You will run and facilitate workshops either remotely or in-person. Workshops may explore business problem statements, create discovery plans or simply explore design solutions depending on what is required.Be able to confidentially evangelise the UX team and demonstrate the value that your designs will bring to the organisation and overall customer experience.Triangulate all types of customer insight from online analytics, user research, a/b testing, and customer surveys to help deliver the best experience for our customers.You will support, where needed, the production of user flows, designs and prototypes.Ensure Boots products are accessible to everyone. This includes ensuring all research and design output within your area is in accordance with WCAG accessibility standards.Ensure that your designs are responsive according to all screen sizes supported by Boots. This includes consistent monitoring of the ever-changing landscape of screen sizes.Coach, mentor and provide leadership to team members, ensuring that their personal development is a priority.Stay current with emerging technology, industry best practices and design trends/patterns, thinking about how these can be applied to our business. What you'll need to have You will have 5-8 years of experience in the UX/Product Design field working ideally in an agile software development environmentRelevant degree in HCI, interactive/multimedia design, computer science or similarStrong digital senior/lead with the ability to flex throughout our User Centred Design (UCD) processFamiliar with different UX research testing methodologies (inc. quantitate and qualitative, face-to-face and remote)Knowledge of responsive design techniques, Information architecture (IA), Visual design (UI), Interaction design (IxD)Designing for accessibility compliance to level AA of the WCAG 2.1 guidelinesDesigning within corporate brand style guides and design principlesAgile and lean methodologies (beneficial)Strong user of relevant wireframing, visual design and prototyping tools (e.g. Figma, Sketch, InVision, etc.).Ability to confidently use analytics and insights to support design decisions (e.g. Google Analytics, Adobe, Clarabridge)Able to articulate your ideas well with the ability to tell stories, pitch and influence design rationale in a language appropriate for your audience. Our benefits Boots Retirement Savings PlanEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave payDiscretionary annual bonusGenerous employee discountsFlexible 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. Why Boots We're always looking for people who care; people who go the extra mile to change things for the better. You'll be joining a company that is evolving and always looking to improve. 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 can change for the better. To find out more about life and careers at Boots, click here. What's next 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.This role requires the successful candidate to complete a Pre-employment check after receiving an offer. Depending on your location you will be asked to submit either a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service), PVG (Protection of Vulnerable groups) 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.