Senior Technical Project Manager

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: 

• Expertly drive planning with Engineering Teams to manage and lead technically challenging projects/deliveries, communicating Engineering commitment levels, capacity, plans and manage unplanned work 

• Provide strategic and tactical delivery plans and impact assessments for your technical area 

• Support and steer planning for their domains 

• Ensure governance structures and decision-making processes are met 

• Ensure all GPO reporting standards are accurate, audience appropriate and deadlines are met 

• Ensure all relevant parties are aware of the teams status and progress 

• Provide updates to the Technical Program Manager for incorporation into senior Stakeholder comms 

• Proactively work with other Engineering teams within the department and Workstream Project Managers 

• Identify and escalate risks; Propose and execute on strategic and tactical mitigation plans 

• You will work with the team to ensure all the quality criteria for deployment to customers has been met and coordinate the deployment of the features with relevant teams. 

• Ensure the team's status, key milestones and progress are accurately tracked and work with the team to identify impediments to their progress and support them in resolving these. 

• Contribute towards and drive ways of working improvements​  

What you'll need: 

3 years+ large scale technology experience and provide examples where you have demonstrated the following:  

• Solid understanding of how complex technology products are delivered by multiple global teams 

• Designed and implemented continuous improvement across your team 

• Represented function/platform/service inside of a larger org 

• Proven experience of monitoring, tracking of tasks and dealt with blocked items 

• Demonstrated ability to lead and actively participate in team meetings 

• Complex project level execution with minimal guidance 

• Ability to leverage relationships and influence with key stakeholder groups to support effective communication 

• Mastery use of tools such as JIRA and Confluence.  

• Created, owned and driven a project plan or roadmap and have followed it through to conclusion, adjusting and communicating revisions as the project progresses 

• Managed technical dependencies across multiple engineering platforms 

• Managed risks, issues mitigation and escalation 

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 

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.