Project Delivery Manager

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Closing date: 16th January 2026

Recruitment Partner: Katrina,

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists within our Technical Services team for a Project Delivery Manager to lead New Product Development (NPD) and Existing Product Development (EPD) projects across Beauty & General Merchandise (GM) categories.

The Project Delivery Manager is responsible for delivering key projects within a portfolio to support category and brand growth plans. Using strong project management skills and practical product delivery knowledge, you will ensure projects meet commercial objectives and timelines.

Reporting to the Portfolio Manager, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Buying, Technical, Product, and Supply to drive successful outcomes.

This is a permanent role based in Nottingham.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and deliver projects from concept to launch using best practice in governance, risk and issue management, change control, and stakeholder engagement.

• Coordinate internal teams and external suppliers to manage critical paths and resolve risks promptly.

• Maintain accurate project documentation, timelines, and status reports for stakeholders.

• Monitor performance, investigate issues, and implement solutions to keep projects on track.

• Drive continuous improvement and adopt digital tools to enable efficient delivery within a clear governance framework.

• Ensure communication and risk management to achieve positive resolutions and meet agreed targets.

• Prepare and maintain project documentation, timelines, and status reports for stakeholders.

What you'll need to have

• Proven experience in project management, preferably within cosmetics, beauty, or FMCG industries.

• Organisational and communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong knowledge of project/programme methodology including governance.

It would be great if you also have

• Familiarity with product development lifecycles in beauty or personal care.

• Proficiency in project management tools and software.

• A recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or APM.

Our benefits

• 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.

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. Exclusions may apply, eligible roles only. 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, 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.

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