Project/Programme Manager

About the role

The Project/Programme Manager executes and coordinates a range of complex workstreams in the planning, execution and delivery of complex transformation programme and project(s) through all programmatic phases. These programmes are complex in alignment with BT International strategies and external customer contractual requirements. Partners with BT Group and executive stakeholders within a single or across multiple business units

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver end‑to‑end programmes and projects that realise commercial benefit, on time, on budget, and to agreed quality standards.
• Own and run effective programme governance, with clear reporting to MD/Director level and call out escalation where applicable to the relevant audience using statistical data / MIS such as “earn vs burn” “critical path performance” and “business value realisation”
• Actively manage risks, issues, dependencies and change, escalating early and intervening where required.
• Lead and advise on complex, cross‑functional programmes with global impact, driving analysis, recommendations and execution.
• Own robust plans, finances, progress tracking and assurance in line with BT Group and BT International policies.
• Provide clear, timely performance reporting and decision papers to enable effective stakeholder decision‑making.
• Deliver smaller or less complex projects end‑to‑end, agreeing scope, approach, communications and success measures.
• Champion best practice in programme and project management (Agile, Waterfall, Scaled Execution) and continuously improve capability.
• Mentor and support other PMs, acting as a technical and professional role model.
• Influence and collaborate across BT International and partner organisations to deliver strategy.
• Ensure external supplier contracts, commercial obligations and interdependencies are actively managed within programme governance.

Essential Skills / Experience

• Deliver programmes and projects end to end, on time, on budget, and to agreed quality, delivering clear commercial value.
• Deep understanding on Agile/SAFe delivery and utilising the framework resulting in business outcomes.
• Can act independently with confidence to deliver large, strategic transformational change
• Set up and run programme governance with clear reporting to senior leaders and delivery teams.
• Can challenge the status quo, streamline processes and practices to enable outcomes smarter
• Manage risks, issues, dependencies and change, escalating and resolving early.
• Lead complex, cross‑functional programmes from design through to implementation.
• Own plans, budgets, progress tracking and assurance in line with BT policies.
• Provide clear, timely updates and decision support to stakeholders.
• Deliver smaller projects independently, agreeing scope, approach and success measures.
• Promote and apply best practice in project and programme delivery (Agile, Waterfall, Scaled).
• Coach and mentor other programme & project managers.
• Collaborate and influence across BT and partners to deliver strategy.
• Manage supplier obligations, contracts and commercial risk within programme governance

Our Package

Compensation and benefits:

• Attractive salary: If selected, salary details will be shared with you ahead of your interview, so you have clarity from the start.

• Cafeteria package - HUF 600,000/ year

• Performance-based bonus

• Company car or car allowance

• Comprehensive private health care package for all the employees, which can be extended to family members

• Nursery support for mothers returning from maternity

• Extended paternity leave: 10+10 day fully paid days

• Commuting allowance

• Home office allowance

• Employee discount opportunities

• Highly affordable mobile packages for the family as well

Work atmosphere and community:

• New high-class offices both in Budapest and Debrecen

• Wide-range of company and community programmes (including support for different sport activities)

Flexibility:

• Family-friendly culture

• Smart working approach (hybrid working model, 3 together, 2 wherever)