Sky

Project Manager

Posted Apr 10, 2024
Job ID: R0026331
Location
London, Middlesex, Hybrid
Hours/week
37.5 hrs/week
Payrate range
Unknown

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: 

  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex IT projects within scope, timeline, and budget constraints, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical requirements. 

  • Engage and manage relationships with key stakeholders, including senior leadership, technical teams, and external vendors, to ensure clear communication and project alignment. 

  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, proactively addressing challenges to ensure successful project outcomes. 

  • Coordinate cross-functional teams, including SMEs, engineers, and business analysts, to ensure cohesive and efficient project execution. 

  • Provide regular updates on project status, deliverables, and milestones to stakeholders, ensuring transparent communication and thorough documentation throughout the project lifecycle. 

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within project management processes, leveraging lessons learned and industry best practices to enhance future project delivery. 

 

What you'll bring: 

  • Extensive experience managing complex technical projects, ideally within a large organisation or technology-driven environment. 

  • Strong understanding of workplace technologies, including IT infrastructure, software development, and cloud solutions, with the ability to bridge technical and business perspectives. 

  • Demonstrated expertise in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Project), with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget. 

  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse teams and stakeholders at all levels. 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to think strategically and manage complex challenges in a dynamic environment. 

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, with a proactive approach to learning and adapting to new technologies and methodologies. 

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

Team overview 

Group Enterprise Technology Solutions 

Our Group Enterprise Technology Solutions team keeps Europe’s biggest entertainment brand running smoothly by providing the digital technologies, tools and systems our colleagues need to work productively and collaboratively no matter where they are. Our team is built around five core capabilities: Enterprise Resource Planning platforms; workplace solutions; enablement and automation; value stream realisation and governance; and transformation and change management. 

Your office space

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 are also plenty of bike shelters and showers.

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.

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.

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