Project Manager - Integration

Role: Project Manager - Integration

Contract: Fixed-Term - 18 Months

Location: Nottingham, Beeston

Recruitment Partner: Kershia Broughton

What you'll be doing:

The Project Manager will lead the Integrations workstream within a major HR transformation programme. Reporting into the IT Programme Manager, the role is responsible for delivering all integrations required between HR Systems and downstream and upstream enterprise systems. Working closely with the Solution Architect, Systems Integrator, Integration Engineering teams, business stakeholders and third-party suppliers, the Project Manager will ensure integration activities are planned, coordinated and delivered in line with programme objectives, milestones, budget and governance requirements.

The Project Manager will provide leadership across a complex landscape of internal teams, implementation partners and third-party suppliers, ensuring effective management of risks, dependencies and delivery commitments throughout the programme lifecycle.

The role is initially focused on mobilisation activities and the establishment of the Integration workstream before supporting delivery through a multi-year implementation programme. The successful candidate will have significant experience delivering large-scale enterprise integration projects and working within complex transformation environments.

The successful candidate will have significant experience delivering large-scale enterprise integration projects and working within complex transformation environments.

Key responsibilities:

• Own the deliver plan for the integrations workstream and coordinate integration design, build, testing, cutover and deployment activities.
• Manage plans, budgets, resources and dependencies.
• Coordinate activities across MuleSoft, Kafka, MFT and third-party delivery teams.
• Manage relationships with the HR Systems integrator and incumbent HR platform suppliers, tracking commitments and holding partners to account.
• Establish governance processes for the workstream and manage risk, assumptions, issues and dependencies (RAIDs).
• Ensure compliance with programme governance, information security and change control requirements.
• Maintain budgets, forecasts and actual costs, providing transparent reporting to stakeholders.
• Building strong relationships with HR leadership, suppliers and stakeholders and facilitating workshops, planning sessions and governance forums.

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

• Experience delivering large-scale enterprise integration projects involving multiple applications, APIs, file interfaces and middleware platforms, ideally for HR Transformations.
• Good understanding of API, file-based, event-driven and hybrid integration patterns.
• Experience working in environments involving multiple suppliers, implementation partners and legacy platforms.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and drive successful delivery within complex programme environments.
• Deep understanding of project delivery methodologies and governance frameworks.

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience with HR transformation and global HR deployments across multiple geographies.
• Project management qualifications such as APMP, Prince2, or MSP.

Where your brilliance can take you:

At Boots, your career growth is a priority. As a Project Manager - Integrations, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic environment and take on more complex projects as you progress. With a commitment to continuous learning and development, you can expect to advance your career within our Technology team, potentially moving into senior project management roles or leadership positions that shape the future of our operations.

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, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported and free to be themselves. We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.

What's next?

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you 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.

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