Associate Product Manager

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Associate Product Manager, Ethernet Fibre

Job Req ID: 52929

Posting Date: 11 Nov 2025

Function: Product & Propositions

Unit: Business

Location:
One Braham (4140), London, United Kingdom

Salary: Competitive

Closing Date: Thursday 20th November 2025

Location(s): Birmingham, Bristol, London or Manchester

Flexible Working

The BT group operates a 3 together, 2 wherever working model. This means you are required to be at your contractual location 3 days a week with 2 flexible days per week.

The Scope

The role holder will perform a key role managing a critical component of the Ethernet and UK Business connectivity portfolio in terms of Fibre access into 21C.

The role primarily covers owning the EAD Fibre access capability that is consumed into the 21C Harmonised Ethernet platform. In addition, the role holder will also manage Etherway Exchange Connect which consumes internal cablelink from Openreach.

Fibre access in consumed into all UK business connectivity portfolios and is the largest (volume and value) and most critical access capability. The role holder will own the in-life management for Fibre access including taking a lead role in engaging with the Networks CACOR squad and wider stakeholders in reviewing and assessing potential Openreach consumption requirements.

The role holder will also work with the connectivity teams within Networks to assess and prioritise Openreach consumption developments and wider strategy to maximise capability and opportunities for BT Business portfolios, as well as working closed with the Converged Core Networks teams to optimise fibre capacity and capability across the 21C network.

What you'll be doing

Manage in-life performance of Fibre access products and capabilities, driving efficiencies and optimising cost base.

Define and maintain product requirements, ensuring alignment across business connectivity portfolios.

Enhance and improve existing products as part of ongoing lifecycle management.

Shape the product journey and customer experience in collaboration with design teams.

Monitor market trends and supplier developments to maximise consumption and maintain competitiveness.

Develop and deliver product roadmaps, migration plans, and financial management to achieve return on investment.

Experience needed to be successful in the role

Proven ability to plan strategically and manage products throughout their lifecycle.

Deep technical expertise in Ethernet-based services and Internet markets.

Strong understanding of technology trends and how they impact business connectivity solutions.

Commercial acumen to assess trade-offs, manage risks, and recommend investments aligned with business outcomes.

Credibility and experience engaging with industry forums, customers, and stakeholders.

Experience in product and solution development and knowledge of how convergence affects product design.

Benefits

• Annual on target bonus 10% (based on both personal and company performance)
• BT Pension scheme; minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays with the option to buy up to one week's work of your contracted hours. This will also increase with service.
• 2 weeks carer's leave
• From January 2025, all parents welcoming a new child will be eligible for our new Family Leave policy. You will receive 18 weeks at full pay, eight weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It is for all parents, no matter how your family is made.
• Enhanced women's health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• Life Assurance (4 x life cover pay)
• Exclusive colleague discounts on our latest and greatest BT broadband packages
• 50% off EE mobile pay monthly or SIM only plans and 50% discount for friends and family on EE SIM only plans.
• My Discounts gives colleagues access to unbeatable savings on everyday purchases at hundreds of retailers.
• Discounted EE TV including TNT Sport and the NOW Entertainment membership.
• Option to join the Healthcare Cash Plan or other benefits such as dental insurance, gym memberships etc.
• Volunteering days so you can give back to your local community.
• Brand new electric vehicle salary sacrifice arrangement, known as 'My EV.'
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We've brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.

We're a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it's not just the technology that matters, it's what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.

We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you're a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

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.

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