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Working as a member of the Digital Product Management Team you will play a key role in the delivery of Boots' Digital Transformation agenda. Putting the customer at the heart of all we do and with a focus on value delivery, you will be shaping and delivering the digital product vision, roadmap and subsequent development across our digital channels. The Lead Product Manager is an established Product Professional, leading a team of Product Managers and Product Owners in the delivery of a group of Products throughout their lifecycle. Consistently promoting best practice and engaging on behalf of the Product function across the organisation, they drive the vision, strategy and roadmap for Products under their management. Key Responsibilities Lead the definition of Product Strategy, Vision and Roadmaps aligned to overall business outcomes and objectives. Support definition of the go-to market strategy. Analyse market and industry trends, using external and internal insights to inform direction and to identify innovations that meet customer needs and generate value for the business. Engage with stakeholders at all levels, communicating product updates, successes and value, as well as securing alignment and support for key roadmap initiatives. Lead regular mid- and long- term roadmap activities informed by product and market insights as well as customer, business and technology needs. Define and monitor key measures and metrics to manage the performance of your products throughout their lifecycle. Uses data and insights to drive change through data-driven decisionsProactive in developing business cases for roadmap activities and securing funding in line with established processes. Builds strong relationships with key colleagues including User Experience, Optimisation, Programme Management, IT and others, in support of the successful delivery of your products.Leads for the Product Management Team at relevant development ceremonies, such as PI PlanningSupports the team in the resolution of blocking issues, conflicts and challenges. Leads a team of Product Managers and Product Owners, supporting their wellbeing, personal and professional development and day-to-day activities. Actively promotes the team and acts as an advocate of the Product discipline within and outside the organisation. A bit about you: You are an experienced Product Professional with demonstrable experience as a Product Owner and Manager across a variety of Products or Domains. You are a digital advocate with a keen interest in current trends in digital development and omni-channel retailData driven and customer focussed, you are a strong communicator who can sell a visionProactive, independent and self-starting, you are adept at building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of stakeholdersYou understand technical aspects of product development, working closely with IT colleaguesA team player and leader, who can stay both energised and focussed within projectsFamiliar with implementing and optimising digital development approaches and agile delivery principles, including in a scaled agile (SAFe) environmentA passionate Product Professional, you will bring the discipline's best practices to the team and share your knowledge and experience with your team mates. A bit about the team: Boots has an exciting ambition to Transform our Digital and Omni-channel experience. The Digital Product Management team is at the heart of that ambition; focussed on delivering great experiences for our customers and growth for our business. We are a digital-first team with a broad remit, working on high profile initiatives within the organisation. We are fortunate to have great visibility and support from across Boots.As a team, we are committed to ongoing personal development to become the best Product Management function we can be. This is a highly cross functional role, working with a wide variety of business areas to create great digital and omnichannel experiences. The right candidate will have the autonomy to drive the future direction of our Products and the team, and to progress within a dynamic and inclusive organisation. 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 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.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.