Programme Manager - Application Initiatives

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

What you'll do 

• Work with teams across Sky, Comcast, CTS, syndication partners and 3rd party app developers. 

• Develop a good understanding of the EntOS stack, especially focussing on initiatives involving Apps on the platform. 

• Develops comprehensive project plans that include timelines, milestones, resource requirements and budget estimates. 

• Monitors progress against project plans and take corrective action when needed. 

• Coordinates resources across multiple departments to ensure successful completion of projects on time and within budget. 

• Ensures quality control by conducting regular reviews with stakeholders throughout the life cycle of each project. 

• Identify potential risks associated with each project and develop strategies to mitigate them in a timely manner. 

• Provide regular updates on progress to senior management as well as other stakeholders involved in the projects. 

• Line management of project managers as and when required. 

What you'll bring 

• Excellent knowledge of project management, from inception through to project closure. 

• Several years of experience of delivering complex technical solutions, involving multiple geographically dispersed teams. 

• You have experience of line managing project managers and helping them grow in their careers. 

• You're confident engaging at a senior level (Directors, and C-suite). 

• Your passion for what you're trying to achieve is contagious 

• You build strong, clear, trusting professional relationships with partners across multinational teams 

• You have an in-depth understanding of the challenges faced throughout the product development lifecycle 

• Have a proven ability to effectively collaborate across multiple partners 

• You are forward-thinking at risk and issue management 

• You have a can-do demeanour and step-up to take a leadership role in difficult situations where clear lines of authority are not always possible 

• Ability to work in an ambiguous and constantly evolving environment 

• Preferably from a Broadcast / OTT background, with a solid understanding of the systems and technologies.

​Team overview 

Product Delivery 

Want to deliver brilliant products and unmissable entertainment that grips millions of households? Our 1000 strong, Product Delivery team does everything from developing innovative AI technology to creating the best HDR viewing experience for TV products. From Sky Go to Sky Q & Sky Glass, we take our products to the next level and make them more agile and reliable with every release. 

The rewards  

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

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place

• The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate

• A generous pension package

• Private healthcare

• Discounted mobile and broadband

• A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Inclusion & how you'll work 

We are a Disability Confident 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. 

We’ve embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You’ll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. 

Your office space:

Osterley, London

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 are 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.

We'd love to hear from you

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It’s a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn’t stop at what we do, it’s how we do it, too. We embrace each other’s differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we’ll back you all the way.

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.