Technical Program Manager

Warner Bros Discovery; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Warner Bros Discovery in London leads delivery across Eurosport and TNT Sports UK digital products. You will drive programmes for web and mobile, partnering with Product, Engineering, UX/UI, and business stakeholders across London and Paris to deliver fan-centric experiences.

The role emphasizes managing dependencies, risks, and milestones, while improving delivery with data-driven decisions and clear communication to leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-scale software programmes across web and mobile platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust delivery plans aligned to the live calendar and critical milestones.
• Lead complex programmes across web and mobile with alignment to product strategy and delivery commitments.
• Own execution from discovery through launch, managing timelines, risks and dependencies.
• Drive governance, reporting, and operational discipline to improve predictability.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Cross-functional collaboration

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Jira/Confluence

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft 365

Job description

• We are looking for a seasoned Technical Program Manager to drive strategic delivery across the Eurosport and TNT Sports UK digital product portfolio, with a focus on web and mobile platforms
• Based in London, you will partner with Product, Engineering, UX/UI, Operations, and business stakeholders across London and Paris to deliver world-class digital sports experiences for millions of fans. You will lead complex cross-functional programmes, manage dependencies, and drive delivery with quality, predictability, and transparency
• This role suits a TPM who thrives in a fast-paced environment, brings structure to ambiguity, and can influence outcomes across technical, operational, and customer experience priorities

Program & Delivery Leadership

• Develop robust delivery plans aligned to the live sports calendar and keep cross-functional teams focused on critical milestones
• Lead complex programmes across web and mobile, ensuring alignment with business goals, product strategy, and delivery commitments
• Own execution from discovery through launch, managing timelines, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder expectations
• Improve delivery predictability through effective planning, governance, reporting, and operational discipline

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Product, Engineering, Operations, and UX/UI teams across London and Paris to define scope, align priorities, and deliver customer-focused outcomes
• Facilitate clear collaboration across development teams and stakeholders, ensuring accountability and efficient execution
• Build trusted relationships and influence decisions across technical and non-technical audiences

Product & Customer Experience Focus

• Support delivery of innovative digital sports experiences across Eurosport and TNT Sports UK products
• Champion the customer experience, ensuring decisions consider usability, performance, accessibility, and operational readiness
• Work with Design and Product teams to support seamless delivery from concept to launch

Risk Management & Problem Solving

• Identify risks, blockers, and delivery challenges early, driving mitigation plans and timely escalation
• Navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities while maintaining momentum and stakeholder confidence
• Use data and insight to support decisions and improve programme outcomes

Process & Operational Excellence

• Drive continuous improvement across programme management practices, planning, release management, and cross-team collaboration
• Establish scalable operating mechanisms, metrics, dashboards, and reporting to improve visibility and execution
• Champion Agile best practices and delivery excellence across partner teams

Communication & Leadership

• Communicate programme status, risks, and decisions clearly to stakeholders and leadership
• Lead programme reviews, planning sessions, and executive updates
• Mentor TPMs and help strengthen programme management capability across the organisation

Experience with consumer-facing digital products, ideally in media, streaming, sports, entertainment, or subscription platformsProven experience delivering large-scale software programmes across multiple engineering and product teamsHands-on experience with Technical Program Management, Program Management, or related experience in technology organisationsExperience managing programmes across web and mobile platformsStrong understanding of software development lifecycles, Agile delivery, release processes, and digital product deliveryProficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft 365Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skillsAbility to influence senior stakeholders and align teams across functions, geographies, and organisational boundariesAbility to identify risks early, solve complex problems, and deliver business outcomesStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple initiativesPassion for sports, media, and technology, with a focus on creating exceptional fan experiences