Strategic Transformation Manager - 9-12 months FTC

Sky; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and telecommunications company in Greater London is seeking a professional to support strategic projects and lead transformational initiatives within their Global Product Organization. The role involves analyzing complex problems, crafting communications for senior management, and collaborating closely with various teams. Ideal candidates will bring strong problem-solving skills, exceptional communication abilities, and a background in technology or product management. This position is a fixed-term contract lasting 9-12 months.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

Generous pension package

Access to Sky VIP rewards

Qualifications

• Able to break down and simplify complex challenges.
• Confident engaging with senior leaders.
• Experience in product management or strategy.
• Ability to support teams through transitions.

Responsibilities

• Support strategic projects in the Global Product Organisation.
• Analyze high-impact problems for product organization.
• Craft and present tailored messaging to management.
• Collaborate to evolve the global operating model.

Skills

Structured problem solving

Exceptional communication skills

Advanced Excel

Strong relationship building

Experience in technology or media

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

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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 part of the Global Product Chief of Staff function, our team leads complex, cross-functional transformation programmes across our product portfolio - spanning Entertainment, Connected Living and Smart Home - in close partnership with Product & Technology teams at Sky and Comcast.

You'll shape opportunities for Global Product through rigorous analysis, strategic framing and thought partnership. By connecting the dots across senior leaders, you'll foster alignment, create the conditions for change through expert facilitation, and accelerate progress to deliver lasting transformational impact . This role is a 9- 12 month Fixed term contract.

What you'll do

• Support multiple strategic projects that transform our Global Product Organisation balancing priorities and making sound trade-offs

• Analyse and solve high-impact problems for our Product organisation using a strategic mindset and highly structured, logical approach

• Craft and deliver engaging, tailored messaging and materials and present robust, practical recommendations to management to obtain their buy-in

• Collaborate closely with HR, Finance and key Product Chief of Staff teams to evolve our global operating model, unlocking new opportunities for efficiency and impact

• Partner closely with internal stakeholders to uncover complex problems across our products & platforms, shaping effective solutions

• Build and maintain excellent relationships with internal and external stakeholders across Sky & Comcast, from Product, Development, Design, Architecture and Strategy teams

What you'll bring

• A rigorous, structured problem solving approach, with the ability to break down and simplify complex challenges.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the confidence to engage, influence, and present to senior leaders.

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint capability, comfortable conducting independent quantitative analysis and creating clear, compelling narratives.

• Awareness of change management principles and an ability to support individuals and teams through organisational transitions.

• Strong relationship building skills, with the ability to build trust, navigate ambiguity, influence persuasively, and manage conflict constructively.

• A track record of delivering high quality work under demanding deadlines, supported by intellectual curiosity, proactivity, and a drive to connect the dots.

• A collaborative, adaptable mindset-comfortable in fast paced , matrixed environments, embracing learning, evolving priorities, and continuous improvement.

• Proven experience in technology, media, or telecommunications (or in product management, strategy, transformation, or chie f of staff roles), plus familiarity with generative AI tools to enhance productivity and decision making.

Focus Areas for this role will include

• Providing actionable insights and strategic value based on operational data, identifying opportunities and connecting the dots across teams

• Partnering with Business Operations team to identify opportunities to improve our foundational data, and equip our senior leaders with transparent and reliable information

• Shaping, defining and implementing transformational change to establish robust processes, tools and ways of working, partnering with local Chief of Staff teams, Global Business Operations and Global Finance

• Driv ing strong stakeholder engagement at the leadership level, creating an environment for meaningful conversations on operational processes, delivering insights, and building trust

Team overview

Our team delivers complex transformation programmes across the Global Product Organization that spans our Entertainment, Connected Living and Global Streaming platforms - in close partnership with Product and Technology teams across Sky, Comcast and NBCUniversal. You'll be shaping & delivering business-critical transformation activities for the most senior leaders across our companies - to ensure we improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our team - and continue delivering a world class experience to our operator partners, content partners and our millions of end-users around the world.

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

We are a Disability Confident 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.

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.