BT Careers – Programme Assurance Manager

About the job

Job Req ID:

2238

Posting Date:

11-Oct-2023

Function:

Engineering

Location:

Alexander Bain House, Glasgow, United Kingdom

Salary:

Competitive with benefits

As Programme Assurance Manager you will be responsible for overseeing, assuring and delivering a number of Fibre Build programmes. You will own the inputs into the quarterly capacity plan, Own the plan to ensure alignment across fibre build and report delivery and manage risks against this plan to senior stakeholders across the business.

About Openreach:

We’re the nation’s number one broadband network and we build the connections that matter.

Our customers are the 640+ communications providers who sell phone, broadband and Ethernet services to homes and businesses and our mission is build the best digital future for the UK.

There’s over 33,000 of us across the country, and we have a vision that our workforce should represent the communities that we serve. Diversity and accessibility are important to both where we are now and where we’re going. We value every colleague and the contribution they make, because a diverse business is a stronger business.

We also want the best work-life balance for all our people, which is why we offer smart working. It’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, so you’ll be able to discuss how smart working fits with your role during the recruitment process.

You’ll have the following responsibilities:

• Own minor programmes in the Fibre Build space including full life ownership or incubation before moving to

BAU ownership

• Translate high-level concept requirements through design into executable programmes of work
• Identify spending decisions and asks in line with prioritisation
• Define how the programmes are processed, presented and success is ensured
• Own the design and launch of new projects and programmes on behalf of Fibre Build
• Take initial ownership of new and emerging programmes (e.g. LFFN, USB & FOD) either developing and owning

full life or until handed over

• Working with the wider CMO team to ensure volume, programme requirements and risks are aligned

and effectively governed.

• Programme management of existing minor programmes activity (e.g. MDU programme)
• Takes initial ownership of new and emerging programmes (e.g. RNS) either developing and owning full life or

until handed over

• Working with the wider CMO team to ensure volume, programme requirements and risks are aligned and

effectively governed.

• Stakeholder management skills as you will be required to exert influence across Openreach and

with external stakeholders

Benefits:

As well as offering a competitive base salary, you’ll also have a rewarding bonus scheme, access to equity schemes and an attractive pension offer.

We value different perspectives, skills and experiences. Diversity makes sense for us, our customers, and our ambitions. We’re creating an inclusive working culture where people from all backgrounds can succeed.

• Discounted Broadband
• Up to 50% off EE and BT mobile for you and 5 family & friends
• Discounted TV & BT sport packages
• 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays
• 10% BT pension contribution
• Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop
• Annual Bonus scheme of up to 10% of salary

You’ll need to have the following skills and experience:

• Lead and drive sustainable business and deployment plans aligned to customers, markets and economic environment
• Programme management skills – Prince 2/MSP (or equivalent)
• Risk and prioritisation skills
• Stakeholder management skills as a role holder is required to exert

influence across Openreach

and with external stakeholders

• An ability to matrix-manage cross-business teams to complex and multi-phase solutions
• Financial acumen to manage costs, budget and risk & opportunities
• Able to present with gravitas and credibility at senior levels in Openreach
• An expert in their field – with experience and credibility
• Experience in establishing large-scale end-to-end matrix programmes covering the

full life cycle of the programme from inception to closure

• Broad understanding of specific and wider programme requirements

Location(s)

London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds or Glasgow.

How to apply:

It’s easy to apply online; you just need a copy of your up-to-date CV and to follow the step-by-step process. Don’t worry if you need to make changes – you’ll have the opportunity to review and edit your work on the final page.

We’re creating an inclusive working culture where people from all backgrounds can succeed. We welcome applications from every community and we’re looking forward to receiving yours.

• Financial acumen to manage costs, budget and risk & opportunities
• Able to present with gravitas and credibility at senior levels in Openreach
• An expert in their field – with experience and credibility
• Experience in establishing large-scale end-to-end matrix programmes covering the full life cycle of the programme

from inception to closure

• Broad understanding of specific and wider programme requirements

Location(s)

London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds or Glasgow.

How to apply:

It’s easy to apply online; you just need a copy of your up-to-date CV and to follow the step-by-step process. Don’t worry if you need to make changes – you’ll have the opportunity to review and edit your work on the final page.

We’re creating an inclusive working culture where people from all backgrounds can succeed. We welcome applications from every community and we’re looking forward to receiving yours.