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Programme ManagerSky
29 days ago
  • LevelMid Level
  • ProfessionsProject Manager, Administrator, Account Manager
  • TypeFull Time
  • LocationLondon, United Kingdom

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Description

Within the Group Communications & Infrastructure group, the Programme Delivery team is responsible for delivering programmes/projects across multiple countries and technologies from Mobile, Broadband, Voice, CDN, Internet peering, Data Centres (Private and Public cloud), with a mix of physical and virtual network components and automation. We are looking for a promising and seasoned Technical Programme Manager who has worked on complex digital programmes.
Successful candidates will have a technical programme management background, be detail driven, and have experience in managing virtual teams to deliver complex programmes. You will be a passionate and proven leader with the ability to gain stakeholder buy-in, communicate confidently at both the executive and project team level, and collaborate with a wide range of technical and non-technical teams, regardless of geographical or organisational boundaries. You will be a natural problem solver with a cool head, that can deal with ambiguity and work autonomously to deliver results.
What you'll do:
  • Take end-to-end ownership of a diverse range of projects, falling under the programme, utilising your communication skills to interface with and influence a broad range of multi-disciplinary teams (solutions architecture, test & delivery, support, product, partners, customer team).
  • Leverage your programme management, technical, organisational, and transformation expertise to understand the business and strategic goals, translate them into an executable plan, and drive the implementation to success.
  • Ensure necessary governance and controls are in place to ensure successful delivery, demonstrate adherence to agreed time, cost, and quality deliverables.
  • Identify and proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, forecast resources demand and prioritisation.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships at all levels from stakeholders to programme team members.
  • Lead the programme team by example.  Motivate the team and create a collaborate ‘can do’ environment.
What you'll bring:
  • You will be passionate about delivering a great customer experience, driving innovation, and delivering successful migration programmes.
  • You will have a proven track record of successful complex transformation delivery programmes, leading large teams in a multicultural environment.
  • People leadership skills with proven experience.
  • A strong background across broadband network technologies core and access, cloud computing (private & public cloud) and OSS.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to effectively deliver information at the C-suite/VP level.
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
Team Overview
Group Technology: Our team focuses on technology strategy, design and delivery. From AI to 5G to Cloud, we work on the latest tech whilst building out our web presence and CRM systems for fixed and mobile networks. We’re bold, proactive, forward-thinking and collaborative. Together, we’re proud of the products and services we deliver for our customers.
Where you'll work:
Brick Lane
Our Brick Lane office 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.
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.
Why wait?

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.
To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about.
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.

Skills Required

  • Programme Management
  • Networking
  • Communication Skills

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