Technical Program Manager

650 Dplay Entertainment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Skydance, a next‑generation global media and entertainment company, is seeking a Technical Program Manager to drive strategic delivery across Eurosport and TNT Sports UK digital products. 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 cross-functional programmes, manage risks and timelines, and champion Agile delivery and

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience delivering large-scale software programmes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Technical PM

Program Management

Agile delivery

Stakeholder mgmt

Cross-functional

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft 365

Job description

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.

Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

Warner Bros. has been entertaining audiences for more than 90 years through the world’s most-loved characters and franchises. Warner Bros. employs people all over the world in a wide variety of disciplines. We're always on the lookout for energetic, creative people to join our team.

Your New Role...

We are looking for a 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.

Your Role Accountabilities...

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.

Qualifications and Experience...

Experience

• Hands-on experience with Technical Program Management, Program Management, or related experience in technology organisations.
• Proven experience delivering large-scale software programmes across multiple engineering and product teams.
• Experience with consumer-facing digital products, ideally in media, streaming, sports, entertainment, or subscription platforms.

Technical Expertise

• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles, Agile delivery, release processes, and digital product delivery.
• Experience managing programmes across web and mobile platforms.
• Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft 365.

Stakeholder Management

• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and align teams across functions, geographies, and organisational boundaries.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.

Execution Excellence

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple initiatives.
• Ability to identify risks early, solve complex problems, and deliver business outcomes.

Passion for Sports & Digital Experiences

• Passion for sports, media, and technology, with a focus on creating exceptional fan experiences.

Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in-office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, Skydance / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you.

About Skydance

Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

Some Important Details

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.