Junior Project Manager

Why BT:

We’ve always been an organisation with purpose; to use the power of communications to make a better world. You can trace this back to our beginning as pioneers of the world’s first telecommunications company.  At our heart, we’re a technology company with research and innovation in our bones, and a desire to be personal, simple, and brilliant for our customers. Those are the values we live by. Creating an inclusive working environment where people from all backgrounds can succeed.

Our pursuit of progress over the past 180 years has established BT as a strong, successful brand, with huge scale, capable of achieving great things. From supporting emergency services, hospitals, banks and keeping economies around the world online, safe, and secure. To delivering large scale technology infrastructure like the creation of BT Sport.

Today, in this fast changing, always on, digital world, our purpose remains true. Yet the market conditions, regulation and competition we face are tougher than ever before. So if you have the drive, optimism, and resilience to help propel us forward, we’ll offer unrivalled personal development, a wealth of opportunities to learn, experience new things, and pursue new careers. If that’s you, and what you’re looking for. We’d love you to be part of our future.

Why this job matters:

As part of one of our Design and Delivery Project Management Hubs, you’ll be working with some of our largest government customers and corporate brands across the UK and Ireland. What we do matters to their customers and affects the everyday life’s of citizens in the UK and Ireland. You may be working as part of a wider team to help support or deliver projects for our customers or you may get the opportunity to deliver your own work orders from start to finish. Each of our projects and customers are unique, which means it’s an exciting place to learn new skills.

You will work alongside other similarly skilled individuals in a co-located team. You will be well supported by experienced project and programme managers day to day as well as developing you to reach your own career ambitions.

Please note: Applicants must have been resident in the UK and must be prepared to undergo security accreditation.

What I'll be doing - your accountabilities:

• Delivery - Delivery of work orders to the Project & Programme Management Team as directed, on projects (or individual work orders) of varying size and complexity. This may involve owning some work orders end-to-end (with a small to medium degree of risk) or delivering work orders or project support activities as part of a wider Programme or Project Team. 
• Organising - Organising and controlling delivery activities, under the direction of a Project or Programme Manager. Ensure deadlines are met and documents are updated accurately. Tracking and ensuring actions are completed. 
• Stakeholders - Maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders across BT and your customer, at an appropriate level. 
• Methodologies - Following and learning the necessary Programme & Project Management methodologies and processes to benefit now and in the future. 
• Tolerances - Delivering work to the necessary time, cost and quality constraints. 
• Risks and Issues - Managing risk and issues that are identified by managing a RAID log. 
• Resources - Booking and managing delivery resources. Where required, interface with 3rd party suppliers, which involves the agreement, planning, timelines and quality of deliverables. 
• Reporting & Governance - Providing status updates within BT and externally and contributing to Programme & Project governance. 
• Finances - Track work order costs where required. Ensure completed requests are effectively closed out for invoicing. Identify and manage changes to scope and cost.

The skills you need:

• Knowledge of delivery techiques or project management would be beneficial but not essential.
• An ability to engage people through verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Well organised and detailed orientated.
• Demonstrate initiative - self-starter. 
• Good interpersonal skills. Great communicator, able to form relationships and build rapport.
• Determination and tenacity to deliver the right outcomes.
• Resilience
• Team player and natural collaborator.

Leadership accountabilities:

Supporting a project delivery team or, supported by the Hub Portolio lead, individual work order delivery.

Experience you would be expected to have:

• This is an entry level role but experience of simple implementation delivery, organising events or team of people to achieve an outcome would be beneficial.
• Able to maintain high standards of quality of work, personal presentation, personal conduct and punctuality at all times.
• Willingness to learn and support others in the team.

Key decisions:

Making decisions within the context of the Programme & Project or Work Order being delivered and within the tolerances applied by the Project Sponsor or Hub Portfolio Lead.

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.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

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.