Operations and Delivery Project Manager Review

by Virgin Media O2

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.6/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

A Mixture consisting of; working on my budgeting project, shadowing on a series of placement with other functions and learning activities and submissions.

10/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have learnt plenty on the systems in use and how to implement, build, follow and enforce governance. I have learnt how to communicate effectively with a wide variety of audiences and stakeholders. I have also learnt techniques on how to lead a project and enhance team cohesion

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I find it extremely rewarding to be able to grow personally and professionally. The programme has exceeded my expectations in every regard and I couldn't be more pleased with it.

10/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Exceedingly so. The programme is very well organised and I have had the experience of realising why we are doing things now further down the line. I have the feeling that they are multiple steps ahead at any given point and it is such a great feeling.

10/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

All the support I could wish for. We have multiple point of contact. A buddy system, a future careers team, line manager, each other, course provider/coach, and everyone who I speak to in the business says if I need help to just reach out.

10/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

The provider has gone through some unfortunate turmoil with two of our coaches leaving the company. this meant we was left without a coach for a while however, the new one we have has gone out of her way to provide the best support and make up for lost time.

7/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

The qualification is directly correlated to the role and provides a theoretical foundation in which allows me to understand and implement best practice in the real world of project management.

10/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

There are. I have been invited to going the 5-a-side football team. We have been on a few work events and there are plenty of networking events available to attend. there is a volunteering scheme and an ambassador scheme of which i have been involved.

10/10

9a. Would you recommend Virgin Media O2 to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They have a very well rounded package in regards to looking after their employees as well as designing a course that will get the most out of you personally and professionally. they are a forward thinking company that is forever providing growth opportunities.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Virgin Media O2?

Be yourself as they are a very open minded company that will not judge and don't want corporate robots. Go for it! Its a great company and great employer.