Project Manager - Technology

British Telecom ,
Bristol, Bristol

Overview

Job Description

Our mission is to break down the barriers of today to release the potential of tomorrow. Join us today and release yours. Why this role matters Our Technology Delivery Team are the centre of expertise for all strategic programme and project delivery across Technology, supporting Customer Mobile, Mobile Network & Security and 5G & Group functions. You will be working in a highly complex fast paced environment, responsible for creating and leading an integrated team to deliver end-to-end projects. You will need to ensure that the projects have a valid business benefit, are delivered on time, within budget and to agreed quality criteria from conception through to market launch and transition into operations. You will work closely with stakeholders across the Organisation to shape the Projects and proactively solve conflict situations through problem-solving, negotiation, open communication and direct influencing. What you'll be doing Managing the technical delivery of complex projects, and delivering innovative products, regularly first to market. Working across world leading brands BT, EE and PlusNet Managing virtual teams of <100 and working with external partners and suppliers to deliver against business objectives. E2E planning of projects, including resources, negotiating and securing resources as required. E2E ownership of project, ensuring delivery to time, budget and quality as expected. Responsible for project governance, budget management of <5m, risk, issue and change management for the entire project. Providing reporting to time and standard as directed by PMO. Collaborating across all design and delivery partners to produce coherent project outcomes. Working across the stakeholder group whilst influencing up to Director level. Visibly owning delivery and driving engagement for the project. We'll also need to see these on your CV Professional experience delivering medium to large projects within a Gated Project Governance process. Ability to provide effective leadership and project planning to project teams. Communication with stakeholders up to Director level, driving strong, open and sustained communication channels both within the project team and with the wider stakeholder community. Ability to work with stakeholders to shape the project and proactively solve conflict situations through problem-solving, negotiation, open communication and direct influencing. Experience of proactively forecasting and managing project costs to forecasts, both Opex and Capex. Excellent track record in project delivery within a fast paced, Technology environment in the telecoms business using a range of internal and external suppliers to deliver. Good knowledge of and experience with Mobile products and services. Industry recognised Project Management Qualification. Why choose us? We are in an incredibly competitive industry and it's not just the technology that's important, but the world of promise it creates for our customers. We live and work in a connected world where people want seamless service, great products and the best connectivity there is, as well as continually expecting more and more from us, and rightly so. Technology is BT's powerhouse, with our expert technologists, we have a unique position in BT. By bringing together our technical and commercial expertise, and our insight and passion for customer experience, we help BT stand out from the competition. With the best networks and smart innovative products, combined with a personal experience, it sets us apart from the pack. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences. We're creating an inclusive working culture where people from all backgrounds can succeed. That's why we welcome applications from all parts of the community.