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.
As a Technical Product Owner, you will work closely with product colleagues, engineers, architects and engineering teams to shape and deliver high quality technical solutions. You will help keep everyone aligned, support clear communication and ensure that the work delivered is maintainable and meets the needs of the business.
What you’ll do –
- Breakdown complex problems through feature analysis.
- Lead on technical analysis; breaking down complex features into development ready user stories.
- Write clear and detailed technical features and user stories with testable acceptance criteria and measurable benefits.
- Maintain a prioritised data driven backlog of features and user stories through refinements, planning and retrospectives.
- Read and interpret technical documentation, including system specifications and architecture diagrams, and use these to guide decisions.
- Build a strong understanding of how our systems work, how software is developed, tested and released.
- Contribute to agile ceremonies and support good practice across the team, using your knowledge of Agile, Scrum and the Agile for Sky framework.
- Alongside product delivery, you will also look for opportunities to improve existing systems. This may be performance, reliability, security, or simplifying processes to help the team work more effectively.
What you’ll bring –
- Strong previous experience in a Technical Analyst or Business
- Strong previous experience of leading technical analysis; breaking down complex capabilities and features into clear user stories and acceptance criteria
- Understanding of backlog management, including benefits analysis and delivery planning through data driven priority decisions
- The ability to read and understand technical documentation and ask the right questions.
- Strong communication skills and a calm, practical approach to problem solving.
- Experience working with development teams and understanding modern development and testing practices.
- Experience supporting agile ceremonies and helping teams adopt good agile practices.
- You will also be comfortable using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Miro, Figma, Postman and SQL as part of your everyday work.
Team overview:
You’ll be part of Customer Engagement Enablement, a portfolio within the Tech Platform Directorate. Our vision is simple: we enable teams to deliver future ready, modern platforms that accelerate change, simplify complexity and create experiences that exceed expectations while driving lasting value for our people, partners and customers.
Our teams work across app, web and assisted channels, building the foundations that power brilliant endtoend customer journeys. This is a fast moving, collaborative environment where you’ll help shape technical direction, influence key customer touch points and enable teams across the business to innovate at pace.
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