Why this job matters

At BT, we are at the forefront of innovation in AI/Gen AI, committed to utilizing the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and exploring new and cutting-edge technologies. Our mission is to revolutionize the landscape by integrating AI and emerging tech into our operations, thus enhancing efficiency, productivity, and overall business growth. 
As an AI and New Tech Programme Manager, you will be the linchpin of this transformation, leading a matrixed, talented team to bring our AI and emerging tech visions to life. Your strategic insights and project management expertise will steer our organization towards groundbreaking achievements, empowering us to remain competitive in an ever-evolving market. 
Your role is pivotal in shaping the trajectory of BT as you will drive the successful implementation of AI and new tech initiatives, ensuring they align seamlessly with our strategic objectives. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact, driving innovation that will propel our organization to new heights, setting new industry standards and delivering exceptional value to our stakeholders. 

What you’ll be doing

• AI and New Tech Strategy and Roadmap Development: 
• Collaborate with executive leadership to define the AI and new tech vision, goals, and strategy aligned with business objectives. 
• Develop a comprehensive AI and new tech roadmap outlining project milestones, timelines, and resource allocation to achieve strategic goals. 
• Programme Management 101 with cross functional tams, keeping in line with our risk, data governance and data quality policies, ensuring reusability and ethical standards of our ML models 
• Strong focus on business cases, risk management and dependencies with strong ability to unblock to run at pace.  
• Regularly update key stakeholders on project progress, outcomes, and upcoming milestones. 
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards related to AI and new tech project implementation. 
• Promote ethical AI practices and responsible use of data. 

Experience you'll have

• Project management: Must have experience of managing complex programmes or portfolios of projects, selecting most suitable methodologies and implementing the necessary tools, processes and frameworks. 
• Be agile: You lead collaborative ways of working and continuous improvement. You encourage their adoption where necessary to deliver the best results for the customer. 
• Solution focussed achiever: You identify and implement plans to overcome obstacles and achieve ambitious goals. 
• Financial Acumen: The ability to apply financial knowledge to the financial management of own work area, project, programme, business unit, business case or contract. Has good understanding of financial principles and is able to apply them to their immediate work area/project.  
• Problem Solving: The ability to identify, investigate and resolve problems through gathering the necessary information, formulating and verifying hypothesis, determining the root cause(s) and selecting and implementing the appropriate solution. 

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, that takes a genuine and proactive interest in your progress and development.

On top of a competitive salary, your benefits will include:

• An annual bonus of up to 15% (company & personal performance dependent)
• Annual car allowance
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loan
• World-class training and development opportunities
• Heavily discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages
• Access to 100’s of retail discounts including the BT shop

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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