Principal Product Owner
| Posting date: | 22 July 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | pension and bonus |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 August 2024 |
| Location: | Isleworth, London, TW7 5QD |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Sky |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | R0038023_1721678372 |
Summary
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.
You'll be reporting to the Director of Group Origination and Distribution Platforms in Content, Technology & Innovation. You will be responsible for a number of key aspects related to lifecycle and reliability of broadcast services leveraging the capabilities in Origination and Distribution.
We are seeking a visionary Product Owner to be part of our dynamic Product team. This role requires a person who can balance innovative vision with practical insights, steering the work the wider team does through the complexities of product lifecycle management from ideation to retirement. The ideal candidate will possess a robust understanding of the broadcast industry and a proven track record in product development and strategic planning.
What you'll do:
As the Product Owner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining a dynamic product roadmap that aligns with the evolving landscape of the industry and technological advancements. Engaging deeply with external stakeholders, including clients, partners, and industry experts, is crucial to capture market demands and technological trends. This role is central in understanding and translating these insights into actionable strategies.
In this pivotal position, you will serve as the crucial link among project management, engineering, and delivery teams to ensure a unified approach to product development. You will translate market insights into clear technical requirements for engineering teams. Overseeing the deployment of solutions, you are expected to ensure they are delivered efficiently and effectively within the agreed-upon timelines and budgets.
Additionally, setting and monitoring performance metrics, including OKRs and KPIs, is a key responsibility. These metrics help evaluate the success of our products and ensure alignment with the strategic goals of the organization. Your role will also involve forging strong connections with operational and peer teams across the organization to gather insights into operational challenges and requirements.
By balancing innovative vision with practical insights from both the market and operational frontlines, you will ensure our product suite not only meets current industry needs but is also primed for future challenges and opportunities. This comprehensive approach to product lifecycle management, from ideation to retirement, demands a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of the intricate ecosystem of broadcast television
- Define Product Vision and Strategy: Set the strategic direction for the product, outlining clear goals and objectives that align with business needs and market opportunities.
- Manage the Product Lifecycle: Oversee the entire lifecycle of the product, from conception through development, launch, and eventual sunset, ensuring each phase meets its objectives for quality, time, and budget.
- Gather and Prioritize Requirements: Collect requirements from customers, stakeholders, and the market. Define user stories and prioritize these requirements in the product roadmap to ensure development efforts alight with the business goals.
- Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with engineering, marketing, sales, and support teams to ensure successful product development, launch, and adoption.
- Monitor Market and Competitor Trends: Stay updated on industry trends and competitor movements to anticipate market needs and steer the product in a direction that offers competitive advantages.
- Develop and Track Key Metrics: Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure the success of the product in meeting its intended goals.
- Stakeholder Communication: Regularly communicate Roadmap progress, challenges, and successes to stakeholders and upper management to ensure transparency and alignment
What you'll bring:
- Strong Product Management Experience: Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful product throughout its lifecycle.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and integrate broad-ranging inputs into a coherent product strategy that aligns with company goals.
- Customer-Centric Approach: Deep understanding of customer needs and the ability to translate those needs into product features that provide tangible benefits.
- Excellent Collaboration Skills: Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative environment where ideas can thrive.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capability to make data-driven decisions that enhance product value.
- Communication Proficiency: Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting ideas clearly and persuasively to a variety of audiences.
Team overview:
CONTENT TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
Our Content Technology and Innovation team delivers high-quality content to homes, customer devices, businesses and commercial partners across our European markets. With over 2500 colleagues from around the world, we combine our strategic insights, engineering know-how and operational excellence to use the most innovative technologies to create and distribute our award-winning content.
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:
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.