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Senior Project ManagerSky
20 days ago
  • LevelSenior
  • ProfessionsProject Manager, Administrator, Account Manager
  • TypeFull Time
  • LocationLondon, United Kingdom

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Description

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
  • Be the Project Manager responsible for driving forward the future development of our Scaled Products, including Sky Q
  • You will work in a Work Stream Construct (Value Streams in Scaled Agile terms); a newly formed Global Product Delivery Construct which will see the right work getting to the right teams, at the right time
  • As Delivery Lead for the Scaled Products Work Stream, you will form part of a Core Cross-Functional Team consisting of Product, Design, Architecture and Design. You will be responsible for: Driving Delivery: Drive delivery from the Work Stream backlog, aligning across multiple global platforms, whilst maintaining forward looking delivery plans Facilitating Events: Organising and driving key delivery events the Work Stream requires to be successful Risk and Issue Management: Identifying potential risks and issues that could impact delivery; develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans Dependency Management: Be the conduit bringing multiple global platforms together to align on delivery approach, enabling joint feature delivery plans Stakeholder Communication: Report on delivery progress of the Work Stream as well as individual features/projects, instilling confidence and transparency to stakeholders
  • You will work closely with End to End Project Managers, and Technical Project Managers across Global Platform teams to drive planning, dependencies and cross-platform collaboration, forming a delivery plan for the Work Stream
What you'll bring
  • Experience in positively delivering technology projects across multiple geographic regions and technology platforms
  • Experience of innovating delivery processes, showcasing passion to drive improvements and change
  • Experience of running multiple projects/deliveries simultaneously, whilst sharing accurate and timely information
  • A proven track record of gaining the engagement of a wide range of teams, managing dependencies and aligning multiple inputs to a delivery plan
  • Demonstratable skills in stakeholder management, such as influencing to get to the right outcome and conflict management
  • Demonstratable skills in effective communication, showcasing the ability to cut through the noise and articulate the problem/challenge to all levels.
  • To be a tenacious individual with a “can do” approach that drives, motivates and galvanizes our people around the goal.
  • You will have a real passion for technology and delivery, be a focused self-starter with a positive attitude.
Team overview
Want to deliver brilliant products and unmissable entertainment that grips millions of households? Our 2000 strong, Global Entertainment Engineering 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.
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.

Skills Required

  • Project Management
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Communication Skills

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