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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