Product Owner

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:

• Contribute to Product Vision and Strategy: Work alongside senior Product Owners to help define and refine the product vision and strategy. Learn how to align product goals with broader business objectives and market opportunities.
• Support Roadmap Development: Assist in maintaining and updating the product roadmap by consolidating input from customers, stakeholders, and team members. You will ensure the roadmap reflects both current priorities and long-term goals.
• Gather and Organize Requirements: Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams to collect detailed requirements. You will help translate these into user stories, ensuring they are clearly defined and ready for implementation.
• Assist in Product Backlog Management: Support the prioritization and refinement of the product backlog to keep development efforts aligned with key business objectives. Work closely with senior team members to ensure smooth workflows.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with engineering, marketing, design, and support teams to assist in product development and launch activities. This includes helping coordinate testing, gathering feedback, and supporting go-to-market strategies.
• Monitor Market Trends and Competitor Insights: Conduct research on industry trends and competitor activities. Present findings to the team to inform decision-making and product positioning.
• Track and Report Key Metrics: Help define and monitor performance metrics, such as Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs). Assist in preparing reports to evaluate product success and identify areas for improvement.
• Contribute to Stakeholder Communication: Assist in preparing presentations and updates for stakeholders, ensuring that progress, challenges, and opportunities are communicated effectively.
• What you'll gain includes hands-on experience in product management and exposure to the full product lifecycle, from ideation to launch.
• What you'll gain includes mentorship and guidance from experienced Product Owners and industry professionals.
• What you'll gain includes opportunities to contribute directly to impactful projects and make meaningful contributions to the team
• What you'll gain includes a deeper understanding of [specific industry or sector, e.g., broadcast technology, fintech, SaaS, etc.] and its evolving trends.
  
  Passion for product management and a strong desire to learn and grow in the field.
• Basic understanding of agile development practices and product management tools such as Jira or Aha (preferred but not required).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas and collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving, paired with a willingness to take initiative and learn on the job.
• Broadcast television industry experience
  
  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., 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., 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.


• 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.