Job Information
BT Strategic Business Planning Manager in Birmingham, United Kingdom
Strategic Business Planning Manager
Job Req ID: 35743
Posting Date: 3 Jul 2024
Function: Strategy, Transformation & Business Intelligence
Unit: Digital
Location:
Snowhill, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Salary: Competitive with great benefits
Why this job matters
As part of BT Digital, we’re spearheading and driving the digital transformation of one of the UK’s most recognisable brands. We’re talking about driving new digital experiences for our customers in new markets, transforming our architecture and developing industry leading capabilities in Data, AI, Fintech and Healthcare. We’re stripping out unnecessary complexity for customers and colleagues and introducing agile methodologies.
Within Digital, the COO (Chief Operating Officer) team plays a critical role in driving the Digital transformation: we set and implement the overall BT Digital strategy and plans and we are the engine room driving the outcomes required for our customers. We work across multiple customer units (e.g., Consumer, Enterprise, Global divisions) covering needed updates to products, customer journeys, platforms, 3rd parties, strategic partners, IT architecture and innovation.
This role can be based in Birmingham, Bristol, Manchester or London. The role will follow a hybrid module of 3 days a week in the office and 2 days working remote.
What you’ll be doing
The Strategic Business Planning Manager will develop key relationships with data owners BT Source, BT Finance & Architecture to influence the decision-making process and improve downstream data for BT Digital.
Coordinates a large-scale automation solution to complex Vendor Contract & Business cases using a variety of technologies and techniques. Data processing and engineering, machine learning, simulation and optimisation techniques will be needed to manage support teams in the software asset management space.
Leads rigorous monitoring reviews across the full portfolio of project plans, supporting the provision of sufficient project management support and insight into business units.
Contributes to discussion and debate across BT Group on key strategic issues, generating ideas and using a combination of facts, judgment, and personal impact to build credibility and influence outcomes.
Work closely with Governance leads regularly assessing priority risk threats and effectiveness of controls, crisis identification / response / recovery plans and capabilities, both internal and at critical third-party vendors / supplier organisations, provides guidance on effectively managing the risk of ineffective capabilities, and influences decision making by educating business stakeholders on the risk.
This role must deliver business impact and solve stakeholder needs.
You'll have the following skills and experience
Project Planning and Execution: Ability to plan, execute, and manage data improvement projects.
Systems Analysis and Interpretation: Proficiency in analysing system capability, interpreting results, and providing actionable insights.
Data Quality Management: Techniques and tools for ensuring data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and reliability.
Data Integration: Skills in integrating data from various sources and ensuring seamless data flow.
Critical Thinking: Ability to analyse complex problems, evaluate alternatives, and make reasoned decisions.
Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying data issues and developing effective solutions.
Detail-Oriented: Attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and identify discrepancies.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Business Process Understanding: Insight into how data impacts business processes and decision-making.
Change Management: Skills to lead and manage organisational change related to data improvement initiatives.
Benefits
Annual On target bonus 10% (personal and company multipliers)
BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
Life Assurance
Direct share scheme
Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans and 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans
My Discounts gives colleagues access to unbeatable savings on everyday purchases at hundreds of retailers
Discounted EE TV including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership
Great support for working parents including pay whilst on maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave
Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community
Brand new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement, known as ‘My EV’