Senior Field Engineering Manager

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We’re looking for a Senior Field Engineering Manager to join Sky Sports working across our motorsport output. As a member of Production and Operations Department you will support the Production and Content team as their primary technical point of contact during the season for both planning and delivery attending race events throughout the season.

In the first instance the role will help shape the technical operation, logistics and the technical facilities being deployed for the first time in 2025.

Please note this role requires significant worldwide travel and weekend work. 

What you'll do:

• Work with the senior stakeholders alongside the production management to plan and deliver the season.
• Collaboration with, and on-site management of,  the field engineering operations and supporting  field engineering managers  on events as and when required.
• Leads the team with knowledge and strategic advice that supports sustained implementation of Sky’s technical processes and delivery.
• Collaborate with Sky departments and their respective SMEs as required; engaging with our Studios/Galleries, Post Production, MCR and the wider Sky Group Technology teams (CT&I).
• Produce documentation and schematics that are required to support the production and contributing to the event planning sheets.
• Own and fully understand the technical solution and workflows deployed to deliver for our customers.
• Logistical planning for and during each season, collaborating with Senior Production Manager  to ensure the technical facilities are delivered as  required for each event location
• Ensuring  equipment logistics and customs detail is implemented and tracked  throughout  the season with Sky’s logistics team and Supplier.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained and rotated through the UK for repair / service as required.
• Work with our stakeholders, suppliers and other parties on an ongoing basis to act as the conduit for any technical considerations between the supplier and Sky Group.
• Work alongside the Senior Production Manager to deliver the technical solution on budget each year.

What you'll bring:

• Proven experience of working and technical planning across sports outside broadcast.
• Ability to  manage  the technical budget.
• Great communication and collaboration skills in-line with Sky’s values at all levels of our business.
• A working knowledge of current Health and Safety regulations as they would apply to outside broadcasts (incl. RAMS, Electrical Safety, Working at Height),  in UK, IT , DE and global countries travelled to.  
• Understanding of the current technologies and remote production workflows deployed to support sports event production.
• Expertise in the various methods utilised for delivery of signals between Outside Broadcasts, Sky Studios and/or thirds parties, plus understanding the knock-ons of dual SDR/HDR workflows
• Experience managing small highly focused technical teams.
• Knowledge of SDI video routers, networking, plus Riedel and Calrec audio systems would be an advantage.
• Familiarity of industry trends to keep our customer proposition at the cutting edge of innovation

Sky Sports                                                                                                                                             We deliver the most innovative and best Sports content experience to our customers across all platforms. We promote continuous innovation, driving value for our customers and high-quality output. Everyone is passionate about sport and proud of the work that they undertake both on screen and behind the scenes.

The Rewards: 

There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky! Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few: 

• Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place 
• A generous pension package 
• Private healthcare 
• Discounted mobile and broadband 
• Access a wide range of best-in-class Sky VIP rewards and experiences 

Where you’ll work:

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:

Recognised as an ‘Inclusive Top 50 Employer’ and a ‘Times Top 50 Employer for Women’, we’re working hard to ensure we’re a truly inclusive place to work. This means we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and the potential you’ll bring to Sky. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working!

And we’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support you

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