Junior Project Manager - Register Your Interest

Are you eager to start a career in Project Management but unsure where to begin?

Join our dynamic Business Delivery Hubs, where you'll have the opportunity to work with some of the largest central and local government clients, as well as major corporate brands across the UK and Ireland. What we do directly impacts their customers and plays a crucial role in the everyday lives of citizens. Whether you're supporting a team or managing your own projects as a Junior Project Manager, every experience here will equip you with valuable project management skills. This role is designed to lay a solid foundation for your future career in project management.

Office Locations Available – Bristol, Sheffield, Newcastle (Gosforth)

BT offers flexible working, a 3 together, 2 wherever working model. This means you are required to be at your contractual location 3 days a week with 2 flexible days per week.

Please note: For some projects, candidates must be able/willing to obtain Government Security Clearance at a minimum of SC Level. Check your eligibility via this link - National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

You'll have the following responsibilities:

• Deliver work orders to the Project & Programme management team. This may involve managing some work orders from start to finish (with a small to medium degree of risk) or supporting project activities as part of a wider Programme or Project Team.
• Develop strong relationships with stakeholders to maintain effective working relationships across our organization and with your customer, at the appropriate level.
• Identify and manage risks and issues using a RAID log.
• Contribute to project & programme governance by providing regular status updates within BT and externally.
• Learn and follow the necessary Programme & Project Management methodologies and processes to benefit both now and in the future.
• Coordinate delivery resources as needed. Collaborate with third-party suppliers on agreements, planning, timelines, and quality of deliverables.

You'll have the following skills & experience:

• Customer-facing experience is essential.
• Experience in IT Project Management, particularly with Network projects, is highly desirable. However, broader IT project management experience will also be considered.
• Previous experience in project management or involvement in project delivery. A strong interest in pursuing a career in IT project management is crucial.
• Highly organized with a keen eye for detail.
• Proactive and able to take the initiative – a self-starter.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; a great communicator who can build relationships and rapport.
• Determination and tenacity to achieve the right outcomes.
• Resilient, with the ability to overcome challenges.
• Team-oriented and a natural collaborator.
• Familiarity with working alongside third parties and key stakeholders.

Benefits:

• 22 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Generous pension scheme
• Regardless of how your family is made up, all employees will be able to take 18 weeks’ paid parental leave, and up to two weeks paid leave for Carers
• Huge range of flexible benefits including cycle to work, healthcare, season ticket loans
• Retail discounts including our BT shop
• World-class training and development opportunities in an inclusive environment
• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV packages. Including Discovery+ and TNT Sport

Additional Information:

Register your interest now to embrace the challenge and drive projects to success! You will be notified when new Junior Project Manager roles become available.

Need flexibility? Just let us know your requirements during the application process, and we’ll discuss them with you directly.