Commercial Project Manager

We’re looking for 1 Project Managers to join our Boots Opticians Function on a 2 year Fixed Term Contract. This role will be based at our Nottingham Support Office, 5 days per week. This is an exciting role as you will be working on some of the biggest projects that this function has taken on, allowing you to help shape the heart of Opticians for the upcoming years!, As a Project Manager, you’ll lead high-impact projects within Opticians Customer & Commercial teams through the project lifecycle from inception to delivery. You’ll work closely with other Opticians teams and will engage with shared teams in the Boots business. We’ll also need you to have relevant experience in project management and/or delivering business change and the ability to manage matrix teams.

• Project management – Leadership of large-scale complex projects that are critical to Customer & Commercial team goals through the full project lifecycle (inception, planning, delivery, monitoring & controlling & closure)

• Risk & issue management – Anticipate potential risks and issues, developing contingency plans to avoid them. Monitor project progress closely, taking proactive measures to address any deviations from the plan.

• Financial management – Manage project budgets, ensuring financial discipline throughout the project lifecycle. Track expenditures, forecast costs, and implement cost-saving measures.

• Quality assurance & governance – Ensure that all project deliverables meet the highest standards of quality. Implement governance frameworks that monitor project delivery and identify issues & risks

• Project closure & evaluation – Develop and execute change management strategies to ensure smooth transitions and adoption of project outcomes. Prepare and support teams and stakeholders in adapting to changes resulting from project implementation.

• Continuous improvement – Drive improvement in project management practices.

• Continuous improvement of Customer and Commercial colleagues project management capabilities through knowledge sharing.

• Experience managing large, complex projects with business impact (or relevant other experience).

• Knowledge of best practice project methodologies and ideally with relevant qualifications (e.g., Prince2, Agile).

• Strong financial acumen and budget management experience.

• Excellent communication and able to manage stakeholders at all levels of the business.

• Strong risk management and problem-solving capabilities.

• Highly organised and detail oriented.

• Decisive in making complex decisions.

• Discounted gym membership

• Employee discount, * Boots Retirement Savings Plan

• Discretionary annual bonus

• Generous employee discounts

• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child

• Flexible 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 boots.jobs/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 Opticians

At Boots Opticians, 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. Join our team and let’s see what’s possible when 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.

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Recruitment Partner: Matt Haywood – matt.haywood@boots.co.uk