Technical Product Owner

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:   

As a Technical Product Owner, you will work closely with product colleagues, engineers, architects and engineering teams to shape and deliver high quality technical solutions. You will help keep everyone aligned, support clear communication and ensure that the work delivered is maintainable and meets the needs of the business. 

You will: 

• Read and interpret technical documentation, including system specifications and architecture diagrams, and use these to guide decisions. 

• Build a strong understanding of how our systems work, how software is developed, tested and released. 

• Lead technical analysis by breaking down complex requirements into development ready user stories. 

• Write clear and detailed technical features and user stories with testable acceptance criteria and measurable benefits. 

• Contribute to agile ceremonies and support good practice across the team, using your knowledge of Agile, Scrum and the Agile for Sky framework. 

• Help maintain a healthy product backlog and support refinement, planning and retrospectives. 

• Alongside delivery, you will also look for opportunities to improve existing systems. This may be performance, reliability, security, or simplifying processes to help the team work more effectively. 

What you'll bring:   

You will bring a blend of technical understanding, product thinking and collaborative skills. You will feel confident working with engineers and architects and will be comfortable explaining technical topics in a clear and accessible way to different audiences. 

Key strengths include: 

• The ability to read and understand technical documentation and ask the right questions. 

• Experience working with development teams and understanding modern development and testing practices. 

• Strong skills in breaking down complex problems into clear user stories and acceptance criteria. 

• Confidence leading technical discussions and contributing to shaping solutions. 

• Experience supporting agile ceremonies and helping teams adopt good agile practices. 

• A proactive approach to identifying opportunities for improvement. 

• Strong communication skills and a calm, practical approach to problem solving. 

• You will also be comfortable using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, Figma, Postman and SQL as part of your everyday work. 

Team overview:   

You’ll be part of Customer Engagement Enablement, a portfolio within the Tech Platform Directorate. Our vision is simple: we enable teams to deliver future ready, modern platforms that accelerate change, simplify complexity and create experiences that exceed expectations while driving lasting value for our people, partners and customers. 

 
Our teams work across app, web and assisted channels, building the foundations that power brilliant endtoend customer journeys. This is a fast moving, collaborative environment where you’ll help shape technical direction, influence key customer touch points and enable teams across the business to innovate at pace. 

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:  

Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. Investing in society, fighting racial injustice and setting ambitious targets for representation at Sky.  

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:  Livingston, Leeds or Osterley 

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.