Business Development Manager

BT Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Product Manager for Managed Security Services to oversee the product lifecycle of Cisco SDWAN offerings. The ideal candidate will launch cybersecurity products, define product visions, and execute pricing strategies. Applicants should have strong expertise in SDWAN and SASE markets, with proven success in managing service products using agile methodologies. Benefits include a performance-based bonus, generous leave, and pension contributions.

Benefits

Annual on-target bonus 10%

BT Pension scheme with 10% contribution

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Family Leave policy with full pay

Life Assurance – 4× life cover pay

Private virtual GP appointments

Volunteering days for community service

Qualifications

• Proven experience launching and managing managed service products end-to-end.
• Strong understanding of SDWAN, SSE, and SASE markets.
• Ability to define product vision and negotiate vendor contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage the in-life product lifecycle for Cisco SDWAN services.
• Launch Cisco cybersecurity products into the security portfolio.
• Define and execute product roadmaps and pricing strategies.

Skills

Agile methodologies

SDWAN and SASE knowledge

Strategic and Commercial Acumen

Customer and Stakeholder Focus

Go-to-Market Expertise

Job description

Product Manager, Managed Security Services (SASE)

Location: Assembly, Bristol, United Kingdom (also Birmingham, Bristol, London and Manchester)

Closing Date: Sunday 14th December 2025

Work Model: 3 days in office, 2 flexible days per week

Overview

BT Security Security isn't always the first thing that comes to mind when you think of BT, but when it comes to keeping everyone safely connected, We Are The Protectors. We deal with thousands of cyber‑attacks every day, so that millions of people can safely go about their daily lives and run their businesses. We deliver vital work at scale, with real breadth and impact – connecting for good. This is an opportunity to play your part and protect our company, our customers and our communities from cyberattack.

Responsibilities

• Manage the in‑life product lifecycle for BT’s Cisco SDWAN managed services offering.
• Launch Cisco cybersecurity products into BT’s Security portfolio and manage them in‑life.
• Develop and deliver a combined SASE proposition as part of the wider BT Business portfolio.
• Define and execute product roadmaps and pricing strategies.
• Experience creating sales enablement plans and driving adoption to maximise growth.
• Operational & Delivery Insight – knowledge of service delivery processes to ensure quick, cost‑effective implementation and margin optimisation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience launching and managing managed service products end‑to‑end, using agile methodologies – Product Lifecycle Management.
• Strong understanding of SDWAN, SSE, and SASE markets (Cisco experience preferred) – Market & Technical Knowledge.
• Ability to define product vision, develop business cases, pricing strategies, and negotiate vendor contracts – Strategic & Commercial Acumen.
• Skilled at translating customer needs into product decisions and influencing senior stakeholders – Customer & Stakeholder Focus.
• Go‑to‑Market Expertise – collaborating with Cisco and internal teams to bring new features to market quickly.

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, option to buy up to one week of contracted hours (increase with service)
• 2 weeks carer’s leave
• Family Leave policy – 18 weeks full pay, 8 weeks half pay, 26 weeks statutory rate for new parents (from Jan 2025)
• Enhanced women’s health support: menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care, etc.
• Life Assurance – 4× life cover pay
• Colleague discounts: broadband packages, EE mobile, EE TV, healthcare plans, etc.
• Electric vehicle salary‑sacrifice arrangement (‘My EV’)
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• Volunteering days to give back to the community