Project Manager

Project Manager

Job Req ID: 36869

Posting Date: 24 Jul 2024

Function: Business Operations

Unit: Digital

Location:
RMZ Ecoworld, Devarabeesanahal, Bengaluru, India

Salary: Competitive

Why this job matters

Our Data and AI vision is to reinvent BT Group as the market leader in AI-powered connectivity, solutions and services, helping businesses, public sector communities and society improve the way they live and work. Well do this by building foundations to strengthen our core platform, while keeping ethics and responsible delivery at the core and, by harnessing data and AI to reinvent BT Group, solve business and customer problems and drive value through innovation. Underpinning the success of the strategy are our people, using our collective expertise in Data and AI to partner with the organization and drive a data-led culture.

The Project/Programme Manager executes and coordinates a range of workstreams in the planning, execution and delivery of complex projects/ programmes through all specific phases, in alignment with BT Group strategies and external customer contractual requirements. Partners with BT Group and executive stakeholders within a single or across multiple business units.

What youll be doing

1. Works with an integrated team in the delivery of end-to-end projects/ programmes contributing to commercial benefit, deliver on time, within budget and to agreed quality criteria from conception through to market launch and transition into operations.

2. Monitors issue escalations, project risks, dependencies and project changes, ensuring timely intervention and communication to stakeholders.

3. Consults on complex projects/ programmes using advanced technical knowledge with global impact (cross-functional) driving through execution, analysis, recommendation and implementation.

4. Contributes to the development, documentation and implementation of projects/ programmes and change initiatives in line with BT Group policies and strategies, defining and maintaining realistic project plans and monitoring project finances and progress against agreed quality and performance criteria.

5. Supports project/ programme communication with stakeholders with timely reporting on performance and where decision making is required, providing all information needed to enable well-informed decision making.

6. Defines, documents and executes smaller or less complex projects/ programmes, agreeing and reviewing project approach, engagement and communications plans, and quality and performance criteria with project partners.

7. Champions, continuously develops and shares with team knowledge on emerging trends and changes in Project/Programme Management & PMO, e.g., agile methodologies such as LEAN, Six Sigma.

8. Mentors other Project/Programme Management & PMO professionals, helping to improve the teams abilities by acting as a technical resources

9. Influences stakeholders inside and if required outside of BT Group: work collaboratively with business unit partners and corporate support teams to drive strategy execution and partner on segment or functional strategy projects.

10. Proactively identifies and manages risk through regular assessment and diligent execution of controls and mitigations, proactively raising any concerns.

11. Ensures commercial obligations, risks and interdependencies defined within external delivery contracts are applied to their projects/programmes and operates the project/programme governance to manage those elements.

The skills youll need to succeed
 Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills: Strategy analysts need to analyze complex data, identify patterns, and propose effective solutions to business challenges.
 Strong Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Effective communication is crucial for presenting insights, collaborating with teams, and influencing decision-makers.
 Project Management and Organizational Skills: Strategy analysts often work on multiple projects simultaneously. Being organized and managing deadlines is essential.
 Knowledge of Business Strategy and Industry Trends: Understanding industry dynamics and competitive landscapes helps in strategic planning.
 Ability to Work Independently and as Part of a Team: Strategy analysts collaborate with various stakeholders while also being self-driven.
 Attention to Detail and Accuracy: Precision matters when analyzing data and making recommendations.
 Proficiency in Data Analysis and Interpretation: Skills in tools like Python, R, SQL, Tableau, and Excel are valuable

Experience youd be expected to have
 Leadership and Vision: Inspire and motivate your team, guiding them toward project success.
 Team Collaboration: Brainstorm with team members throughout project phases.
 Stakeholder Management: Regularly engage with stakeholders to align goals and expectations.
 Technical Expertise: Understand hardware, software, coding languages, and architectures.
 Resource Allocation: Efficiently distribute workloads and allocate resources.
 Budget and Timeline Management: Keep projects on track within budget and time constraints.
 Project Management Tools: Familiarity with tools for planning, scheduling, and tracking.

Our leadership standards

Looking in:

Leading inclusively and Safely

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.

About us

BT is part of BT Group, along with EE, Openreach, and Plusnet.

Millions of people rely on us every day to help them live their lives, power their businesses, and keep their public services running. We connect friends to family, clients to colleagues, people to possibilities. We keep the wheels of business spinning, and the emergency services responding.

We value diversity and celebrate difference. We embed diversity and inclusion into everything that we do. Its fundamental to our purpose: we connect for good.

We all stick to the same values: Personal, Simple, and Brilliant. From day one, youll get stuck in to tough challenges, pitch in with ideas, make things happen. But you wont be alone: well be there with help and support, learning and development.

This is your chance to make a real difference to the world: to be part of the digital transformation of countless lives and businesses. Grab it.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if youre a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT 

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.,