Technical Product Owner

At Sky, we believe in better. This means we consistently reshape what we offer to customers; to respond to their needs and make it simpler for them to join and stay with Sky. We have an exciting change plan to improve products and propositions, systems and services and we need your help to make it happen. 

What you’ll do: 

• Work within a squad breaking features into stories that a development team can action 
• Collaborate with System Engineers and Solution Architects to define the implementation of initiatives and enhancements 
• Primary decision maker for the squad, managing prioritisation decisions within a PI / in sprint 
• Be an active participant in scrum ceremonies, working with the scrum team to define and understand the goal of each sprint to aid sprint planning 
• Attends all squad governance events, working closely with the Scrum Master to ensure maximum value delivery 
• Works in a single domain but may be across multiple features 
• Constantly looking for value and identifies opportunities for optimisation 
• Works with Senior Technical Product Manager to refine Feature and Story definition​ 
• Work with the Senior Technical Product Manager to ensure the development teams are aligned on what each team is working on, the priorities and any dependencies 
• Assists with Communication of progress to relevant stakeholders, who may be in other Portfolios or in teams outside of the model​ 
• This role is working in the Customer Management Enablement Portfolio 

What you’ll bring:  

• Have an understanding of using Agile methodologies to deliver working software 
• Experience with technology and ability to facilitate communication with technology Squads 
• Experience in a similar role as a Product Owner, Analyst or worked closely with development team 
• Experience in tools such as Confluence, Jira 
• Experience in tools such as Miro, Figma or equivalent 
• Have an analytical mindset and proficient in reviewing technical data to identify issues and/or opportunities. 
• Excellent analysis skills and comfortable to be involved in technical discussion 
• Passion, drive and resilience with a solution focused mindset 
• The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within an agile team 
• Excellent collaboration and facilitation skills, with the ability to develop strong relationships 
• Be a self-starter with a strong motivation to deliver outstanding experiences for our stakeholders. 
• Be a strong communicator and maintain great stakeholder management. 
• Not essential but experience with Sky Architecture and understanding of the Sky used platforms advantageous. 

Team overview:  

Our new way of working, Agile for Sky, is about the business and technology working side by side, delivering incredible work in shorter cycles and adapting to changing priorities. It’s about being more creative, collaborative and customer led. 

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:  

Livingston Watermark House 

Our lively campus is a free shuttle bus away from Livingston South train station and the town centre. Plus, there’s onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. 

You’ll be well fed at our subsidised canteen, and you can keep in shape at our onsite gym – or play a game of pool or table tennis. 

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.