Agile Transformation Specialist
New Today
Network Services needs to establish a coherent, end to end contract lifecycle management (CLM) function to bring rigor and compliance to 500m of contract spend with the aim to reduce contract and value leakage. In order to realise this, the In-Life Partner Management team will implement and maintain a contract management process with a focus on supplier performance, implementing continuous improvement across the supplier base and establish a sustainable value pipeline that delivers the high quality standards expected by our customers.
The Partnerships Specialist works with cross functional teams in ensuring the seamless delivery of supplier commitments, defining BT Networks third-party approach, and positions BT Networks with select suppliers existing within the sector or sector related services and product streams.
This is a new team and offers stretch and development and the opportunity to grow and develop your career.
Our hybrid working model means you are required to be in the office 3 days per week.
This is a multi faceted role where you will take ownership for a set of supplier contracts and manage the in-life relationship to provide value generating opportunities, short and long range risk mitigation and ensure supply chain sustainability.
You will manage ongoing contract management activities throughout its lifecycle, including variations, amendments, price adjustments and management of contract change notices.
In addition, you will implement appropriate supplier governance to effectively manage third parties, participate in supplier relationship governance discussions, monitor targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) reporting and publish a holistic view of supplier contract performance, ensuring that any contracted services are fit-for-purpose and value for money.
Coordinate with stakeholders to maximise the value of contracts throughout BT Network Services to bring optimised commercial constructs.
Identify process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives that will help BT Network Services meet its budgeted MTP (Medium Term Plan) obligations.
Manages and grows partnerships for BT Network Services providing a clear direction to the leadership on how cross platform collaboration opportunities exist, informed by market intelligence.
Contributes to the wider partner management strategy that targets all aspects of services provided by partners ensuring performance.
Coordinates the alignment of key partners with group partnership strategies, working with critical stakeholders across the unit to achieve objectives, ensuring shared objectives and cost-effective partnerships.
Participates in regular review meetings with the suppliers account teams to report and review performance. Travel will be essential in this role in order to build relationships with stakeholders.
Managing risk - You act as a subject matter expert in identifying, assessing and responding to risks. You apply expert judgement to consider the business opportunities and advise key decision makers so they take the right risks at the right time.
Use data analytics - You coordinate and establish the development and use of data analytics to make decisions. You provide comprehensive commercial expertise to deliver data analytics capability.
Measuring effectiveness - You identify, set up and modify reports and tools to track operational performance for multiple areas. You guide others to review, analyse and interpret the data to generate insights for decision-making.
Business partnership - You advise your stakeholders and help them to navigate through business changes. You lead supplier relationships and take responsibility for managing performance levels and alignment with regulatory requirements.
Be agile - You actively demonstrate collaborative ways of working and continuous improvement. 10% on target bonus
BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. Enhanced womens health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
World-class training and development opportunities
Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes
I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.
I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation.
Building for the future
BT Group was the worlds first telco and our heritage in the sector is unrivalled. As home to several of the UKs most recognised and cherished brands BT, EE, Openreach and Plusnet, we have always played a critical role in creating the future, and we have reached an inflection point in the transformation of our business.
Over the next two years, we will complete the UKs largest and most successful digital infrastructure project connecting more than 25 million premises to full fibre broadband. While we are through the most capital-intensive phase of our fibre investment, meaning we can reward our shareholders for their commitment and patience, we are absolutely focused on how we organise ourselves in the best way to serve our customers in the years to come. Together with our application of AI and technology, we are on a path to creating the UKs best telco, reimagining the customer experience and relationship with one of this countrys biggest infrastructure companies.
Although these roles are listed as full-time, if youre a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.
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.
- Location:
- London
- Job Type:
- PartTime