Senior Manager, Strategic Cost Transformation

Job Description

Locations: You will be based near any of our hubs - Birmingham, Bristol, London, Manchester, working 3 days in the office and 2 days to suit you

We would consider 4 days per week or job share, flexible working around you

Why this job matters

As the Strategic Cost Transformation Senior Manager, within the Control Tower team, you will be pivotal in driving organizational change towards a cost-conscious mindset and orchestrating cost savings initiatives from inception to maturity. This senior role entails overseeing and enhancing cost-saving measures and managing relationships with senior stakeholders, including Managing Directors and their direct reports across Product, Procurement, Service, and Sales segments. Your leadership will be crucial in aligning these initiatives with the strategic goals of the organization.

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What you’ll be doing

• Strategic oversight and leadership: Lead the development and execution of cost-saving initiatives, aligning them with BT's strategic goals and driving organizational change
• Cross-Functional Team Coordination: Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams working with stakeholders across Business. Enhance collaboration across teams to maximize operational efficiency
• Stakeholder communication and management: Maintain a transparent reporting system and regularly collaborate with senior stakeholders (incl. CL As & CL Bs) on the progress of 3PX initiatives to alleviate bottlenecks
• Change Management and Transformation: Champion organizational change, influencing behaviour and operational practices to foster a culture of efficiency and innovation
• Idea facilitation and engagement: Conduct and facilitate idea generation sessions, managing the pipeline of cost-saving initiatives; promote active engagement

Experience you'll have

• Leadership: experience in leading project or change management initiatives, particularly within procurement, product, service, or sales environments.
• Strategic Thinker: ability to drive strategic change and influence organizational behaviour at all levels including (incl. CL As & CL Bs).
• Communication Excellence: communication skills, capable of effectively engaging with stakeholders across various levels, including senior management.
• Project Coordination: Experience in managing multiple workstreams in a cross-functional setting, with a track record of achieving significant organizational impact.
• Commercially Savvy: Strong understanding of business operations and market dynamics. Ability to align cost-saving initiatives with broader commercial objectives. Experience in identifying revenue-generating opportunities alongside cost reduction.Technical Proficiency: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, proficient in creating and delivering presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint.

Benefits

• Annual on target bonus up to 15% with company car/allowance

• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%

• Purchase discounted BT shares

• Private healthcare & dental insurance, health screening, healthcare cash plans, access to counselling services, access to physiotherapy

• Season ticket loan, buy extra holidays, discounted Virgin Experience Days, financial education programmes

• Discounted BT/EE retail products including Broadband and BT Sport

• Access to 100s of retail discounts for things like groceries, travel, fashion, entertainment and more

We would welcome applications from individuals who may be looking for reduced hours or job share

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.

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.