Want to do the best work of your life? With 24 million customers in 6 countries, make your mark at Europe’s leading media and entertainment brand. A workplace where you can proudly be yourself; our people make Sky a truly exciting and inclusive place to work.
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:
1. Responsible for Product Management within a Squad and oversees all the work developed across all the members of the Squad.
2. Responsible for analysis and writing of user stories for the squad, as well as supports ART level analysis and refinement of Features where required.
3. Prioritises stories and defines Sprint backlog and goals for a Squad. Guides Story creation and prioritises stories during PI Planning, and accepts stories and linked Features, by acting on the customer’s behalf during the PI.
4. Works closely with the Squad to provide guidance, insight, and feedback quickly, while also being responsible for final decisions on product functionality.
5. Sets the overall priorities for the Squad backlog, in alignment with the product roadmap for the Agile Release Train. Oversees progress against Sprint backlog, to ensure work and priorities are in line with ART Product Roadmap, strategy & goals.
6. Communicates progress to peers and relevant stakeholders.
7. Works with the Squad members to define Story requirements and definition.
8. Works closely with the Scrum Master to ensure that delivery is on track, and manage any prioritisation trade-offs that may need to be made during delivery.
What you’ll bring:
1. Ability to measure and track attainment of committed business objectives.
2. Demonstrated ability to gather and translate complex business requirements into clear, actionable user stories and acceptance criteria, with a deep understanding of business processes and their relationship to the technology solutions.
3. Able to bridge the gap between business requirements and technical implementation, ensuring that the solution is fit for purpose.
4. Strong verbal and written communication skills, capable of operating effectively at both technical and non-technical levels. Adept at managing ambiguity and articulating complex ideas in a clear, concise manner.
5. Practical experience of using agile analysis techniques, working closely with developers and testers, and using Agile tools.
6. Ability to use more formal analysis techniques such as Use Case Diagrams and Business Process Modelling.
7. It would be beneficial to have experience working within a scaled Agile framework (SAFe).
Team overview:
Ground-breaking projects. Innovative tech. Top innovation. Join our team and you’ll work across technology projects that drive our TV, broadband, mobile and Sky Connect services. You’ll be at the heart of delivering the technology roadmaps that support our UK and Ireland businesses, with a focus on customer innovations for Sky Glass. You’ll also design, develop and deliver digital services for millions of customers across the UK.
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.
* Discounted mobile and broadband.
* A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences.
How you'll work:
We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home. We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work.
Your office base: Leeds
Leeds is home to two Sky offices; our contact centre and digital tech hub at Whitehall, and our Central Square customer sales centre right at the heart of the city. Our modern spaces, with subsidised cafes and dedicated break-out spaces, provide a balance for our hybrid working teams.
Inclusion:
At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working.
We are 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 to your recruiter as early as you can.
Why wait?
Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can’t wait to hear from you.
To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about.
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.
There’s more to our work than work. We’ve built an inclusive culture where we can learn from each other and innovate together. There’s plenty of opportunities for you to explore what you’re passionate about.
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