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.
Our mission is to seamlessly connect Sky broadband, fixed line and mobile customers to a world of digital possibilities through integrated OSS services that are lean, fully automated and predictable.
Our systems are the link between the customer facing applications and the network, we abstract complexity and make life simpler for our consumers, delivering the highest value at the right time through close collaboration and active engagement with our delivery partners.
We are one of London’s first Agile software engineering teams and proudly have a psychologically safe and high energy culture where alternative views are welcome and continuous improvement is proactively embraced.
We care about the development of high-quality, maintainable software and utilise Continuous Integration / deployment for incremental delivery and fast feedback. We are looking for a Senior Technical Product Manager to join us on our journey.
What you'll do
Motivate and evolve the OSS Technical Product Team - lead by example to establish and exemplify a culture of collaboration, psychological safety, curiosity and ownership
Be the expert and point of contact for our platform both internally and externally to the department, drive out and demonstrate business benefit and customer impact, and relate our work back to the OSS technical product suite
Gain a thorough understanding of business context, OSS context, technical requirements and constraints at speed for incoming demand to lead technical analysis on key OSS initiatives, bringing the work to life and demonstrating the wider purpose and end-to-end functions for our squads
Proactively lead / contribute to key ceremonies including high level impact assessment, initiation, technical feature briefing, playback, estimating, prioritisation, planning and sprint kick-off with continuous improvement in mind
Build relationships with and have an excellent understanding of our consumers and delivery partners in terms of stakeholders, domain, roadmap / priorities and ways of working, and share this knowledge with the wider team and department
Be accountable for and ensure all the pieces of the delivery puzzle fit together so the end-to-end business deliverable is fit for purpose and high quality, raise risks where necessary and suggest ways to remove impediments and enable progress where scope or priorities have changed
Contribute to best practice for Sky’s Technical Product Management discipline and engage with Technology-wide initiatives to find win-wins for our platform and the wider business
What you'll bring
Extensive experience in low level technical analysis, ideally in an in-house software delivery function or similar, with both onshore engineering teams and off-shore strategic partners
Experience in a varied range of software delivery projects and the diverse challenges they bring and an appreciation for and interest in the art of software development in an agile environment
Strong influencing and senior stakeholder management skills - can people along on a journey and convey information with clarity, credibility and charisma
Ability to solve complex problems and manage intricate dependencies with excellent attention to detail and the flexibility to move with change
Pragmatism and ability to prioritise under pressure in a fast-paced environment in terms of your own work and delivering the right thing at the right time
People leadership – proven track record of motivating and developing people, leading by example to establish and exemplify a culture of collaboration, psychological safety, curiosity and ownership
Team overview
Sky Data
You will be working within the Strategy, Transformation and Platform team within Sky Data. Our team is primarily responsible for providing the Delivery capability across our technology and tooling projects focused on delivering against Sky Data strategy. The team is growing, and this is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure and to work with brilliant people on really exciting projects.
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:
Brick Lane
Brick Lane is in the heart of the East End of London. It's part of a vibrant and diverse community; close to street food, cafes and shops. The closest tube station is Aldgate East and Liverpool Street is about a 10 minute walk.
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.