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Senior Project Manager at Sky in London, Brick Lane
Job Description
Senior Project Manager
Location: London, Brick Lane
We don’t just believe in better. 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, Sky Stream 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.
Role/Team overview
Group Communications & Infrastructure
Looking to be part of non-stop innovation? Join our Group Communications and Infrastructure team and you’ll work alongside experts in broadband, telephony, mobile, cloud and infrastructure. We’re the team that designs, builds, supports and maintains the telecoms networks across the whole Sky Group. Together, we help Sky broadband, mobile and TV enter new markets by creating a single and secure infrastructure for the amazing content and services that keep our customers coming back for more.
As part of the Group Communications and Infrastructure Delivery Team you will own and deliver projects underpinning Sky’s Broadband and Core Networks ensuring customers get a great reliable product.
What you'll do
You’ll work across teams and departments managing requirements, solution designs and delivery through to operational handover.
You’ll define and manage the plan for the project including timescales, finances, scope and risks and issues.
You’ll work closely with technical teams to create innovative solutions and solve problems.
What you'll bring
- Demonstrable experience leading the delivery of large-scale network, broadband, ISP, connectivity or infrastructure programmes within a telecommunications or technology environment.
- Proven experience delivering end-to-end cross-functional programmes, coordinating activities across Product, Engineering, Architecture, Security, Operations, Commercial, Finance and third-party suppliers from initiation through to operational handover.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects or programmes, including ownership of delivery plans, interdependencies, milestones, risks and resource coordination across a complex portfolio.
- Proven track record of establishing and leading programme governance, including executive reporting, Steering Committees, risk management, dependency management and delivery decision forums.
- Experience managing senior stakeholders and delivery partners, including influencing outcomes, resolving conflicts, securing decisions and driving accountability across organisational boundaries.
- Demonstrable experience delivering complex technology or network transformation, resilience, cyber security, platform evolution or customer growth initiatives, with evidence of successful delivery against agreed business outcomes.
Benefits and perks
There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to life at Sky: the perks. Here’s a taster:
Free Sky TV including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema
Pension package with up to 9% employer contribution
Private healthcare with mental health support
Aviva Digital GP and dental insurance
Discounts on Sky products, including Sky Mobile, Sky Broadband, Sky Glass and Sky Protect
Sharesave and Tech schemes
A range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences
How you’ll work
We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 days in the office per week.
Your office space
Brick Lane
Our Communications and Infrastructure teams are based in Brick Lane located between the East End of London and the City. Aldgate East, Aldgate and Liverpool Street Underground Stations are all within a 10-minute walk. Bike shelters and showers await those who prefer two-wheeled transport.
Who we are
We’re Sky, a leading media and entertainment company who connect millions with entertainment, sports, news and arts through innovative products and services. Working with us means you’ll be bringing the joy of a better experience to more people, every day. All so we can do better and deliver better for our customers, colleagues and society.
We’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We're a Disability Confident Accredited 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 as early as you can.
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.
To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media.