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

• Work on projects for Sky Go, Sky News & Sky Sports across Web and Mobile which include app migrations, re-platforming, integrations, platform reliability and security
• Work with key delivery team members including Heads of Technology, Software Engineering Managers and Scrum Masters in a proactive manner to ensure successful management of the project work, and to provide clarity of tasks and actions required.
• Plan projects utilising previous experience in project planning processes and techniques, whilst encompassing agile delivery methodologies as needed and working closely with delivery teams to create an accurate, representative view in a dynamic change environment.
• Working with team members to produce forecasts based on estimates and any changes during project lifecycle, supervising actuals throughout, and handling variances in a clear and timely manner with project collaborators.
• Ensure governance and controls are in place to ensure projects are delivered in a visible, responsible, and clear manner, and ensure adherence to relevant project delivery frameworks, utilising both traditional and agile methodologies as required by the project.
• Take accountability for all expectations and communications; build and maintain high quality relationships to ensure that all resources and contributors are fully behind the delivery which includes reporting status, progress and change updates.
• Develop effective working relationships at all levels and handle project risks, issues and dependencies.
• Ensure visibility and clarity of reporting and work proactively to tackle problems and mitigate challenges to delivery with project team members and other collaborators and SMEs as needed.

What you'll bring

• Depth of experience in working as a Project Manager on complex, critical business applications.
• A real ‘can do’ approach and an appetite to really turn a problem to a solution working with your team.
• Detailed experience in RAID management and proactive issue resolution.
• Solid track record in management of cross-functional projects, delivering business change into operational, customer focussed environments.
• Solid track record of project planning
• Evidence of an in depth understanding of project lifecycle methodologies, supported by good project management skills, including the application of project management practices to support agile delivery

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 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 Leeds Our spacious tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There’s plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark. Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym. 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.