Job Req ID: 21964
Posting Date: 08/09/23
Function: Transformation and Delivery
Location: Glasgow, Newcastle Gosforth, London, Manchester, Leeds, Belfast, Darlington, Bristol, Birmingham, Sheffield.
Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits
We are transforming our portfolio to deliver 5G, Cloud and IP products and solutions for our customers, which is a critical component of BT’s digital transformation and simplification. We have started migrating all our customers to these new products and will retire our legacy portfolio fully by 2025. This migration is the largest, and most important customer focused change in our market, for us and our customers in the last 15 years.
We are searching for an experienced and high level Project Manager to meet the product, network and exchange closure timescales we need to accelerate Business’s customer migrations. This requires an expanded migration programme to plan and execute sufficient migration activity across all our customer segments to achieve the optimum commercial and customer outcomes, on time.
- Accountable for leading the delivery of project(s) at a senior level, programme or portfolio that are large, complex and represent significant benefit / risk to our customers. The delivery will be highly visible and recognisable.
- Responsible for the senior management of legacy network closure projects where we will be migrating customers from non IP products & services to new IP based products & services
- Responsible for ensuring that all Enterprise customers who have non IP products and services are migrated before the closure date of the network or exchange
- Responsible for supporting all the sub legacy network and customers projects that are delivered from that exchange or network
- Working with the Planning and Scheduling managers to build and then onward manage the migrations and dealing with all exceptions that occur
- Working with Openreach to support their programmes through the prioritisation of activities and closure dates.
- Accountable for identifying and managing changes in scope – ensuring the appropriate governance is applied.
- Strong negotiation, influencing and decision-making skills
- Highly-developed project management skills with experience of delivering solutions to Enterprise customers
- Able to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders (at C/Director level) to collaborate and carry out the functions of the role. Maintain close connection and strong relationships with key stakeholders in the operation of project delivery
- Highly analytical and structured, with ability to manage complexity
- Great attention to detail and willingness to work within a fast paced and demanding environment
Business Case Development
Business Strategy
Resourcing
Financial Management
Continuous Improvement
Scheduling
Project Quality
Governance & Assurance
Conflict Resolution
Agile Methodologies
Organisational Transformation
Risk Management/Impediments
Requirements Management
Technical Reporting
Project/Programme Management
Looking in:
Leading inclusively
I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity.
Owning outcomes
I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.
Looking out:
Delivering for the customer
I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
Commercially savvy
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.
Looking to the future:
Growth mindset
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.
With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We’ve brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.
We’re a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.
We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.
As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.
A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:
Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.
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