Project Manager - Engineering & Infrastructure

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Our mission is to break down the barriers of today to release the potential of tomorrow. Join us today and release yours.

There are two things that we want to share with anyone considering joining us.

Firstly, we’ve got big ambitions for our colleagues and the future of the organisation. These include our vision that inclusion and accessibility drive every conversation we have and every decision we make. We want our workforce to fully represent the communities and customers we serve, because a diverse business is a better business. We value every colleague, their diversity and the contribution that they make. When we say you’re welcome at Openreach, we really mean it.

Secondly, the one thing the pandemic has taught us is that a lot of current and future colleagues, where and when possible, want to embrace hybrid working. Therefore, we are introducing smart working at Openreach. Smart working means having the flexibility to choose, as a team, how and where you work depending on your team’s deliverables and needs; when you are at your shared core location to connect with others and when not. It may not be for every role, and, as part of the recruitment process, you’ll have the chance to discuss smart working and how it might work for the job you are applying for.

About This Role

From small local businesses that are delivering to customers from their homes right the way through to our large multi-national businesses the eyes are on us even more to delivery,

Our Project Managers support in the delivery of assigned projects across the fibre build teams. You will build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders and customers, providing project progress and performance updates to the regional programme managers.

You’ll Have The Following Responsibilities

With your strong project management skills, you will play a dynamic part of the delivery of new and proactive projects across a defined set of regional structures.

You will proactively manage your workload and hold partners to account for the part they play in the process. You will be quick to overcome problems and liaise with the relevant teams to ensure the right outcomes are delivered with minimum risk.

With all this variation you will ensure that plans and progress are delivered to the Senior Managers within the required timeframes ensuring a rationale for all changes.

You’ll Have The Following Skills & Experience

Being the true customer champion that you are you will be adept at finding a solution whilst demonstrating customer empathy in everything you do.

You will be highly disciplined and able to deliver a balanced set of results which encompasses our key measurables.

You will possess strong leadership skills and be able to travel around your region supporting your team and carrying out any safety checks.

Project planning is key here with your ability to inspire and be an advocate of continuous improvement.

Benefits

With a salary of £50k-£60k you’ll also have a rewarding bonus scheme, access to share schemes and an attractive pension offer.

We value different perspectives, skills and experiences. Diversity makes sense for us, our customers and our ambitions. We’re creating an inclusive working culture where people from all backgrounds can succeed. That’s why we welcome applications from all parts of the community.

About Openreach

Openreach Limited runs the nation’s digital network. We play a key role in British society, helping homes, schools, hospitals, broadcasters, government, businesses and more connect to the world.

We’re a wholly owned subsidiary of BT Group, and our customers are the 640+ communications providers who sell phone, broadband and Ethernet services to homes and businesses. And we’re on a mission - to make the country’s digital network services faster, better and more affordable.

Our people are experienced, resourceful and innovative, working on vital projects that help support the nation at work, in learning, on the move, at rest, at play, in emergencies and much more.

So if you’d like to be a part of an exciting organisation that’s making a real difference, why not join us today? You can read more here about working at Openreach.

How To Apply

It’s easy to apply online; you just need a copy of your up-to-date CV and to follow the step-by step process. Don’t worry if you need to make changes - you’ll have the opportunity to review and edit your work on the final page. We look forward to receiving your application!

Job function

Engineering operations

Main location

UK & Ireland-United Kingdom-West Midlands-Birmingham

Other Locations

UK & Ireland-United Kingdom-Lanarkshire-Glasgow, UK & Ireland-United Kingdom-South Glamorgan-Cardiff, UK & Ireland-United Kingdom-London-London, UK & Ireland-United Kingdom-Avon-Bristol, UK & Ireland-United Kingdom-West Yorkshire-Leeds

Schedule

Full-time

Working pattern

Standard

Salary

£50-£60K with great benefits

Closing date

May 24, 2022, 11:59:00 PM