Programme Manager (9 Month Fixed Term Contract)

Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.  

What you’ll do: 

The Senior Manager - Project Management is responsible for leading the successful delivery of projects across the Organisation. This role will be responsible for developing and managing project plans, timelines, budgets, resources and deliverables to ensure successful completion of projects on time and within budget. The Senior Manager will also be responsible for providing guidance to project teams in order to meet objectives, as well as ensuring that all stakeholders are kept informed throughout the life cycle of each project. 

Responsibilities: 

• Develops comprehensive project plans including timelines, milestones, resources required and deliverables. 

• Manages multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines. 

• Monitors progress against established goals and take corrective action when necessary. 

• Identifies potential risks associated with each project and develop mitigation strategies accordingly. 

• Establishes effective communication channels between stakeholders at all levels of the Organisation. 

• Ensures compliance with organisational policies related to projects. 

• Tracks progress using appropriate tools such as Gants charts or other software applications. 

• Provides regular status updates to senior management on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to each project. 

• Collaborates with cross-functional teams such as IT, finance or operations departments in order to ensure successful completion of tasks. 

What you’ll bring: 

• Ability to develop relationships with Product, Programme and Change, Marketing, Sales Operation, Ops Leadership Team, Finance, Comms and Engagement, HR, and People team. 

• Must demonstrate a proven ability to motivate, empower, coach, and develop people. 

• Delivered change / improvement projects through programme management. 

• Commercial awareness 

• Be able to demonstrate the ability to develop and successfully deliver a business strategy. 

• Track record of setting ambitious targets and delivering high performance 

• Led sizeable projects within a B2B environment 

• Has led teams/departments through significant change programmes  

• Experienced Project manager  

The Rewards: 

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here’s a taster: 

•   Access to free NOW, for streaming all your favourite shows  

•   A generous pension package  

•   Private healthcare  

•   Discounts and cashback at over 800 Retailers 

How you'll work: 

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. 

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.  

Your office base: 

Osterley: 

Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There’s also plenty of bike shelters and showers. 

On campus, you’ll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed and even get pampered at our beauty salon.  

Inclusion: 

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working.  

We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.  

Why wait?  

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.  

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about. 

Just so you know: if your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.