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Why this job matters

Connectivity is at the heart of all of our customers communications, IOT, Computer Vision and other exciting developments all of which require connectivity at the edge of the network.

This role is responsible for pulling together different types of connectivity, LAN, wLAN, 5G and providing clear guidance to our sales teams around how these products complement each other and how BT can add more value to these network types.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for the development of the Cisco LAN/wLAN products and the Private 5G Networking Portfolio, working closely with Propositions, Commercial, Service, Digital and Networks. 

You’ll use external and internal insight to manage the product roadmap, launch developments and enhancements into the sales channels, clearly communicating the benefits and differentiation. You’ll work closely with Digital and Networks to define developments, using Agile methodologies to best advantage.

You’ll support proposition requests from the channels to develop launch of new features, functionality and bundles to meet revenue and volume targets.

You will own the business case, manage the P&L and also conduct post-delivery reviews, ensuring business case benefits are being delivered and that the customer and colleague experience is working well.
 

What you’ll be doing

•    Identifies new features / bundles / products by understanding and analysing user needs, BT Group's current product suite and business requirements of internal functions like sales and delivery.
•    Contributes towards the continual assessment of customer needs, evolving the product strategy to deliver against those needs and maintain a market leading position.
•    Collaborates with analytics and engineering teams, and interfaces with cross functional stakeholders e.g. sales, propositions, marketing, legal, and customer success teams to fulfil the product backlog using Scrum/ Agile methodologies.
•    Drives delivery of developments, agreeing Minimum Viable Product and building on this until the full product is delivered.
•    Creates and develops high quality work for product road mapping, mock-ups, proof of concepts, specification writing and product schedules.
•    Performing revenue and profit analysis and forecasting to develop or improve product marketing strategies.
•    Building business cases and managing development budgets.
•    Assisting with product launches and marketing campaigns
•    Contributes to the building of data points and tracking (via Digital) to enable the product to be managed in life. This includes building data tools, pipelines, analytic dashboards and visualisations.
•    Mentors other product management professionals, helping to improve the team’s abilities by acting as a technical resource.
•    Champions, continuously develops and shares with team knowledge on emerging trends and changes in product management.
 

Skills and Experience

•    Product strategy: Able to define and drive product strategy and roadmap bringing new developments to market on time and within budget. This includes: 

o    User Story Definition
o    User Experience Design
o    User Research & Customer Need Identification
o    Product Discovery & Experimentation
o    Agile Methodologies
o    Backlog Prioritisation
o    Project/Programme Management

•    Business acumen: Ability to influence and shape your product to meet changing customer requirements or reacting to competitive threat. Understand the commercial impact of your changes.
•    Market Insight: Knowledge of the LAN and Private 5G market and the competitive landscape as well as an understanding of customer requirements relevant to edge device connectivity.
•    Excellent communication & stakeholder management skills: Ability to engage frequently at the senior manager & director level within BT and externally i.e. industry working groups and with suppliers.
•    Analytical: Strong skills in building the case for change and drawing on data and analytical techniques to present and articulate where required. Define objectives and key results (OKR).
•    Technical: A good understanding of End Device connectivity and an innovative view to adding value to these networks.

Experience you would be expected to have
•    Product Management
•    Product and solution development and delivery
•    Stakeholder engagement and communication (to Director level)
•    Project Management
•    Knowledge of Cisco Enterprise and/or Private 5G markets, propositions, products, technology and platforms
•    Ability to think commercially, assess impacts and consider trade-offs / risks to recommend best course of action.

Preferred:
•    Deep understanding of Business market, customers and how they are served by BT.

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.

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