BT has outlined plans to create around 70 “highly-skilled future-proofed” jobs to Manchester.
The technology and telecoms giant, which already employs more than 9,700 people across the North West, said the majority of the new roles will be created by April 2024.
BT said the new employees will take on product management, software engineering, cloud, design, Artificial Intelligence, machine learning and agile delivery roles.
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The move comes after the group announced plans to relocate to the new Four New Bailey scheme which will have the capacity for up to 2,000 staff. The building is currently under development.
Chief digital and innovation officer Harmeen Mehta said: “Digital was founded to accelerate BT’s transformation, innovation and return to growth.
“To succeed, we need to bring in and upskill the top digital talent, and our efforts will boost the tech communities along the way.”
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