Project Manager - ESN

Location(s)- London or Bristol (3 days a week in the office as a minimum)

About the role

BT/EE is a major supplier to the Emergency Services Network (ESN), which plans to replace the current Airwave service used by the emergency services of Great Britain.

The move to ESN will enable a transformation in how the emergency services operate, especially on the front line.

As such, this is a strategic priority for BT and reinforces our commitment to connect for good and serve the emergency services with a world class network. This role will specifically focus on the Mission Critical Push To Talk (MCPTx) services and integrating the application server with the network core.

You will be Planning, Leading and delivering the Ran Field Trails in order to, test and assure our capability with a One team approach across the Mobile services, User Services and Authority in parallel with the 3ES user community.

You will be required to undergo National Security Vetting to SC or NPPV level.

What you’ll be doing

• Planning – E2E planning of projects, including resources, negotiating and securing resources as required.
• standard as directed by PMO, socialising within key stakeholder groups.
• Collaborating – working across all design and delivery partners to produce coherent project outcomes.
• Communicating – working across the stakeholder group, and up to Director level, visibly owning delivery, change and engagement for the project.

Essential Skills / Experience

• Proven track record in project delivery within a technology focussed environment in the telecoms business, ideally linked to providing high priority services over a mobile network.
• Professional experience delivering medium to large projects (<£5m) within a Gated Project Governance process.
• Proven communication skills with stakeholders to drive strong, open and sustained communication channels both within the project team and with the wider stakeholder community, up to ‘Director of’.
• Negotiation skills – experience working with stakeholders to shape the project and proactively solve conflict situations through problem-solving, negotiation, open communication and direct influencing.
• Planning Skills –experience organising tasks in the right order, to hit the right outcome at the right time through extensive use of MS Project.
• Budget Management – experience managing CAPEX and OPEX budgets to land projects within budget targets.
• Hold an industry recognised Project Management Qualification such as PRINCE 2.

Our Package

Tailored benefits make a real difference. That’s why we offer a comprehensive range to support your growth, wellbeing, and everyday life.
You can design the package to suit you and your lifestyle. Your core benefits include:
• 10% on target annual bonus
• Access to an online private GP 24/7 for you and your immediate family
• Market-leading paid carers leave with up to 2 weeks off
• Equalized maternity, paternity, and adoption leave – 18 weeks’ full pay and 8 weeks’ half pay
• Discounted EE and BT products, including mobile and broadband
• Market leading Pension scheme – 5% from you and 10% from us
• Holiday purchase scheme
You can select additional benefits, including healthcare, dental, gym memberships and more when you’re ready.
Ready to connect for good and help shape the future? Apply now