Job Description

Contract: 12 months fixed term contract

Location: Nottingham Support Office

Closing Date: 16th January 2026

Recruitment Partner: Matthew.Nelligan@boots.co.uk

What you'll be doing

This Project Manager role sits within the Opticians Data & Programmes team. This team provides data and project expertise to the Opticians business. Reporting to the Strategy & Programme Manager, the Project Manager will lead strategic projects within Boots Opticians through the project lifecycle from inception to delivery. You will work with other Opticians teams and will engage with shared teams in the Boots business.

Key responsibilities

• Lead large-scale strategic projects that are critical to business objectives through the full project lifecycle (inception, planning, delivery, monitoring & controlling and closure)
• Risk and issue management - Anticipate potential risks, developing contingency plans to mitigate them. Monitor project progress, taking proactive measures to address any deviations from the plan.
• Financial management - Manage project budgets alongside Finance Business Partner, ensuring 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. Implement governance frameworks and adhere to business governance to progress projects and monitor delivery, identifying risks.
• Project closure & evaluation - Implement defined strategies to ensure smooth transitions and adoption of project outcomes. Lead and engage with project learnings. Prepare and support stakeholders in adapting to changes resulting from project implementation.
• Engage in continuous improvement - Drive continuous improvement in project management practices and support the Programme and Strategy manager with any proposed new ways of working.

What you'll need to have (our must-haves)

• At least 3 year's experience managing large and complex projects with significant business impact (or relevant other experience).
• Knowledge of best practice project methodologies and with relevant qualifications (e.g., Prince2, Agile).

• Strong financial and budget management experience.

• Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the business.

• Strong risk management capabilities.

Rewards designed for you

• 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 option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

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A bit about us

At Boots Opticians, we help everyone see what's possible, from our customers to our colleagues. We're a proud equal opportunity employer, and the diversity of our colleagues is so important to us, as we create a positive and inclusive workplace for everyone who steps through the door. With a supportive team and trusted brand behind you, join us, and be brilliant with Boots.

What's next

If your application is successful, a member of the recruitment team will be in contact to discuss next steps.

If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. 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.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Be brilliant with Boots.