Transformation Assurance Manager

Transformation Assurance Manager – BT Group

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A transformation delivery key control framework has been designed and is in the process of being implemented across the BT Group. This role will lead on the assurance against the key control framework to confirm the operating effectiveness of the controls and on a series of targeted deep dives across the portfolio.

• Execute risk-based assurance reviews across transformation programmes and projects, ensuring adherence to the transformation standard and key control framework.

• Identify, assess, and escalate transformation risks, recommending interventions to mitigate potential delays, cost overruns, or scope deviations.

• Support in the development of best practice tools and templates.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in assurance methodologies, tools, and templates, fostering a culture of learning and efficiency across transformation teams.
• Track assurance recommendations and management actions through to conclusion to confirm identified risks have been suitably addressed.
• Support first line in robust self‑assessments against the key control framework, identifying opportunities for improvement and providing specialist support in addressing areas of concern.

• Produce clear, concise assurance reports for senior stakeholders, highlighting key findings, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Support with drafting of twice‑yearly summary reports on assurance activity to transformation governance forums, including Transformation ExCo.

• Problem solving: proven ability to identify risks and issues, and provide robust recommendations to support management in resolving.
• Stakeholder management: strong relationship skills to work across organisational boundaries and influence stakeholders.
• Discipline: ability to set standards and assess delivery against them.
• Analytics: ability to assimilate and interpret situations and data.
• Collaboration:
  
  ability to work collaboratively and proactively manage workload in an agile team environment.
• Communications: engaging with a broad range of stakeholders creating the environment for constructive dialogue.
• Resilience: high levels of resilience to engage positively in challenging situations.
• Intellectual Curiosity: to rapidly build a comprehensive understanding of the BT Group and its businesses and value drivers, and the sector and markets in which it operates.

• Experience delivering or assuring transformation projects and programmes.
• Experience embedding good practice in new and existing transformation projects and programmes.
• Knowledge of project and programme life cycles, especially agile delivery.
• Engaging at an Executive level (preferred).
• Developing and optimising assurance frameworks (preferred).
• Knowledge of the technology and telco sectors.

• 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. 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.

• Leading inclusively and Safely: I inspire and build trust through self‑awareness, honesty and integrity.
• Owning outcomes: I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.
• Delivering for the customer: I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business.
• Commercially savvy: I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision‑making.
• Growth mindset: I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself…