Security Major Programmes Principal

Job Description

Internal Closing Date: 19th September

Locations: Birmingham, Bristol, London, Manchester

The Scope

Since forming as a unified security organisation in 2014, we have grown double-digits to circa £600m business today. We have strong plans and ambition to grow to £1bn before 2030. Our goal is to make BT the standout company within the security space across SMB, Corporate and Public sector customers. This team continually work on "quirky" products that are constantly trying to break new ground. In recent years BT have further invested in leading solutions, for example in 2021 BT invested $33 million in Silicon Valley startup Safe Security that allow businesses to transform how they measure, manage and mitigate cyber risks in real time.

Job Responsibilities

• Define, Design, Deliver major security programmes across all B2B segments, working very closely with other strategy teams, portfolio areas and business units to create a compelling, realisable vision and drive through to conclusion.

• As the most senior individual contributor within a team of ten your role will involve mentoring and coaching a high performance, inclusive team, to develop current and future team capabilities.

• Running improvement programmes for various products, assessing any problem areas, and deciding what measures will boost performance.

• Acting as a thought leader and cyber subject matter expert within the BT Business Unit.

• Assessing future trends to increase security convergence across the BT Group.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in a project, programme or change management role when you have delivered change in a fast-paced technology first B2B environment.

• A history of mentoring and coaching teams of project, programme, change management professionals.

• Experience within or at least a strong interest in cyber security.

• Demonstrated the ability to effectively manage senior stakeholder relationships up to C-suite level.

Benefits

• Annual on target bonus 15% (personal and company multipliers)

• Annual company car allowance - £5,500 (can be taken as cash)

• Private healthcare for you and your family

• BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%.

• 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.

• Discounted EE TV including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership.

• There’s also great support for working parents including pay whilst on maternity, adoptive, and paternity leave.

• 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’.

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.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

Studies have shown that women and people who are disabled, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse or from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification and criteria. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can be their best, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement on the Job Description, please apply anyway - you may just be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.