Planning, Risk & Controls Specialist responsible for program planning and risk management at BT. Leading project delivery through comprehensive planning and effective risk mitigation strategies.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and maintenance of a comprehensive, integrated programme plan using advanced project management and predictive analytics tools (e.g., Jira), ensuring accurate timelines, dependencies, key milestones.
Develop and implement a proactive risk management framework utilising quantitative and qualitative analysis (e.g. Monte Carlo simulations) to identify and mitigate portfolio-wide risks and dependencies.
Manage a robust RAID log with clear escalation procedures for high-impact risks, ensuring consistent application of the risk framework.
Proactively escalate critical risks to senior stakeholders, provide clear impact assessments, actions, contingency plans and data-driven insights.
Partner with delivery teams to foster a proactive risk management culture and implement effective mitigation strategies.
Ensure accurate and integrated planning and risk data across all reporting tools and dashboards, leveraging data automation to improve quality and streamline processes.
Provide strategic planning and risk insights to support data-driven decision-making at governance forums using advanced data visualisation.
Lead responses to internal/external audits, ensuring compliance and proactively identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
Continuously evaluate and refine planning and risk management practices, leveraging industry best practices and emerging technologies.
Requirements
Significant experience in leading and delivering complex planning and risk management projects within large-scale transformation programmes.
Demonstrated success in developing and implementing robust risk management frameworks, mitigating significant risks and preventing project failures.
Experience in developing and implementing effective control frameworks, ensuring compliance with governance standards and regulatory requirements.
Experience working with senior stakeholders, effectively communicating complex information and influencing decision-making.
Proven ability to adapt planning and risk management methodologies to different project contexts and organisational requirements.
Advanced proficiency in project planning and scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet).
Deep understanding of risk management frameworks and methodologies (e.g., COSO, ISO 31000).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify patterns and trends in risk data.
Transformation skillset, with the ability to implement frameworks and processes in an evolving portfolio environment.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of tailoring information to diverse audiences (technical and non-technical).
Proven ability to lead and deliver complex planning and risk management projects, managing multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
Expertise in developing and implementing robust control frameworks, ensuring compliance with governance standards.
Advanced knowledge of financial modelling and forecasting techniques, to support resource allocation and budget management.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, providing guidance and mentorship to junior colleagues, fostering a high-performing team culture.
From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.
Enhanced women’s 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
2 weeks carer’s leave
World-class training and development opportunities
Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.
Job title
Transformation Manager, Planning, Risks and Controls Specialist
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