Programme Delivery Manager (AdTech) - 12 months FTC

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As a Programme Delivery Manager, you will manage major programmes with critical contractual deadlines, reports regularly to Director Steering Groups and senior stakeholders, tracks delivery plans, collaborates with technical teams, departments and suppliers, and proactively resolves issues.

Working in the dynamic area of Advertising Technology (AdTech) within CT&I, this is a pivotal role for 12 months FTC  to work on some very high-profile programmes of work on key advertising platform both Sky and our partners. This programme delivery role is crucial to successful delivery of these over 2027, with a particular focus on Adsmart Futures programme.

This is a temporary role with the potential to become permanent in the future for the right candidate.

• Managing major programmes of work with critical contractual deadlines, reporting to Director Steering Groups (DSGs) on regular basis and working with senior business stakeholders
• Producing and tracking key delivery plans and working closely with our internal technical team, with other internal departments and external partners/suppliers.
• Resolving key issues and proactively addressing these and doing this in a calm and confident manner that elicits trust and respect
• Working with other programme and delivery managers across AdTech and CT&I to develop joint overall programme plans and provide management reporting

At Sky, we want to be a community that thrives by being together. Flexible working remains a key part of that. We want our people to have the best of both worlds – time working at home, as well as time in the office.

The hybrid working expectations for this role are 2 – 3 days per week in the office based in Osterley.

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.

• Extensive experience within the broadcast/media industry, with a strong network of relevant and influential contacts across the wider industry.
• Proven experience leading large-scale, complex programmes of work, with responsibility for engaging and reporting to senior stakeholders at Director and Executive level.
• Strong experience delivering complex technical and software integration initiatives, with the credibility to engage senior technical stakeholders. Knowledge of advertising technology, OTT and IP-based applications is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure, proactively identifying and managing key risks, issues and dependencies that could impact delivery.
• A structured yet flexible approach, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly, confidently and concisely.
• Strong team player with the ability to motivate and align delivery teams to achieve challenging milestones and deadlines.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, working collaboratively with teams to develop practical options and solutions as business requirements, priorities or ideas evolve.
• Experience of working on data integration initiatives including use of clean rooms

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!

• 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