BT Careers Near Me – Project Manager

About the job

Job Req ID:

1487

Posting Date:

04-Oct-2023

Function:

HR

Location:

Snowhill, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Salary:

Competitive Salary & Great Benefits

Project Manager (Talent Development Systems) – 6 Months

Birmingham – hybrid working 3 days in the office, 2 wherever.

Few organisations in the world have the scope, complexity and scale of opportunity as BT do. That’s a grand statement, but it’s so true.

At the heart of our people strategy, is to build the careers, capabilities and skills to transform the world of digital communication… So that we see a connected, diverse, digitally-enabled workforce, delivering today and prepared for tomorrow.

Corporate Functions help deliver our strategy and growth plans. We shape and steer the direction of the business by managing our people, finances, shared services and buildings. We also oversee our legal, regulatory and compliance obligations too.

The primary role of the Business Project Manager is to manage the delivery of Talent Development systems within BT’s HR Transformation Programme. The new solution is based on SAP’s SuccessFactors SaaS solution and builds upon the SAP Learning Management System which was deployed last year. As the Business Project Manager for this area, you will manage the implementation of SAP SuccessFactors Succession Planning, Performance and Goals and Career Development Planning modules and a third party Learning Experience Platform, working closely with the Talent Development Portfolio Product Owner. You will be responsible for project managing the delivery of these and associated business processes and change management activities within the HR Transformation Programme to ensure that the new solution and services are delivered on time, within budget and that the business objectives are met and the business benefits are delivered.

As a Business Project manager, you will be accountable for leading projects that are large, and complex and represent significant benefits and risks to BT within a complex stakeholder environment. The solutions and services that you deliver will transform the experience of HR for colleagues across the globe.

You will be directly engaging with senior leaders within HR (e.g. HR Transformation Director and Learning Director) and will be expected to ensure that your team confirms to PMO standards and tools.

What’s in it for you? What are the benefits?

At BT, we entertain, educate and empower millions of people every single day. We’re a brand built on connecting people – whether that’s friends, family, businesses or communities. Working here, you’ll receive an attractive salary and a range of competitive benefits, but – more than that – you’ll be joining an ambitious organisation with a culture of togetherness, collaboration and inclusivity. Benefits of working for BT include:

• 10% on-target bonus
• 25 days’ annual leave (not including bank holidays)
• Pension scheme – you contribute 5%, BT contributes 10%
• Family Healthcare
• Discounted BT broadband and BT Sport, BT TV and Mobile
• Share option schemes
• Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work schemes and many more flexible benefits to fit around you
• Access and involvement with our incredible 11 People Networks including Able2 network, Carers network, Ethnic diversity network, Gender equality network and Pride network
• Volunteering days, so you can give back to your local community
• Hybrid/Smart working – 3 days in the office, 2 from wherever
• Whatever your, race, sexuality, disability, religion or gender identity, we recognise and celebrate our differences and embrace diversity at all levels. Everyone is welcome at BT

What will the role Involve as our Project Manager?

• Project managed delivery
• Accountable for leading the delivery of projects(s) that are large, and complex and represent significant benefits and risks to BT within a complex stakeholder environment.
• Managing the delivery of the project so that the deliverables and releases are completed on time.
• Matrix management of a multi-disciplined team, including contractors and 3rd parties and resources from other CFUs.
• Ensuring that there is a formal audit trail for the sign-off of all deliverables.
• Chair regular project meetings to review risks, issues and progress against plan.
• Monitor progress against the plan and intervene when necessary to take corrective action to stay on plan.
• Report progress accurately to the PMO and stakeholders through regular progress reports and project briefings to the Management Delivery Group.
• Resolve conflicts within the team to agree common goals and a sense of purpose, recognising that each specialism will have its processes and standards to follow.
• Ensure that the project team follow the programme’s governance arrangements for reviewing key decisions and managing risks and issues.
• Project initiation
• Project mobilisation
• Planning
• Change control
• Risks and issues management
• Stakeholder management

What are we looking for in our Project Manager?

• Advanced experience in managing projects to deliver new systems, services and transformational change.
• Matrix management of multi-disciplined teams and managing suppliers and contractors.
• Project management qualifications, such as PRINCE2 –
• Use of Project Management tools, such as MS Project, JIRA and standard project management controls and documents.
• Experience in managing large deployments of HR systems, preferably SAP SuccessFactors and Talent Development Systems.

Desired:

• Experience with HR systems and processes (especially SAP SuccessFactors and performance management, talent and skills).
• Experience in managing projects as part of a transformational programme.

How To Apply

So, if you’re interested in the power of potential, why not join us today and release yours? You can read more here about what it’s like to work at BT

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 look forward to receiving your application!

BT is an equal opportunities employer. We’re working hard to create an inclusive working environment, where people from all backgrounds can succeed. We want to make sure your recruitment experience is the best it can be – so, if you’re selected for an interview, please let us know if there are any adjustments we can make that would be helpful for you.