Strategic Cost Transformation Manager

Job Description

Closing Date: 26th July 2024

Locations: Any BT Strategic Hub

Why this job matters

As the Strategic Cost Transformation Manager within our Control Tower team, you will be the driving force behind reducing third-party and supplier costs, fostering a cost-conscious mindset throughout the organisation. Your role is critical in overseeing and enhancing cost-saving measures, managing stakeholder relationships across Product, Procurement, Service, and Sales segments, and ensuring these initiatives align with our strategic goals. A strong commercial mindset is essential for this role, as you will need to understand and leverage market dynamics and ensure that the initiatives deliver tangible business value. Your ability to blend financial acumen with strategic thinking will be key to driving sustainable cost efficiencies and achieving the organisation's financial objectives.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the development and execution of cost transformation strategies.
• Facilitate idea generation sessions and develop pipeline of cost-saving initiatives.
• Monitor the progress and maturity of these initiatives, ensuring they meet targets and milestones.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders in Product, Procurement, Service, and Sales.
• Act as a key contact for sponsors, leads and initiative owners, and manage stakeholder communications.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to align efforts and achieve cost-saving goals.
• Share best practices and innovative solutions across the Business to drive cost savings.
• Support change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of cost-saving measures.
• Develop training and communication plans to support organisational change.

What we'd like to see on your CV

• Experience working with procurement / product / service / sales led teams.
• Background in project management or change management roles.
• Proven experience in cost transformation, cost management, or a similar role.
• Strong background in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Demonstrated success in leading and implementing cost-saving initiatives.

Essential Skills

• Excellent strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis and performance tracking.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
• Proficient in with Excel and PowerPoint.

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?

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