Lisbon, Portugal
13 days ago
Technical Project Manager

As a Technical Project Manager (TPM), you'll play a key role in our innovative team dedicated to creating exceptional experiences for our global customers.  

From powering platforms like NBCUniversal’s Peacock in the United States to Sky’s NOW, and SkyShowtime across Europe, and now Showmax in over 40 countries in Africa, one thing’s for certain, your contributions will impact millions of viewers worldwide.

What You'll Do: 

Primarily manage projects and the roadmap of Sky products and work together with Delivery teams and Business, Product, Operations and Programme stakeholders

Drive the project management tools and techniques for the different phases of the project lifecycle 

Facilitate and lead consistent project/program plans for cross-functional teams, leadership, and stakeholders on a daily, weekly, or monthly cadence as needed 

Proactively identify, manage, escalate, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies

Track actions and next steps after meetings and ensure on-time delivery of agreed-upon tasks (forecasts, timelines, milestones and deliverables) 

Work closely with senior engineers to develop the best technical design and approach for new feature development, to deliver high-quality, scalable products deployed around the world 

Instil best practices for software development and documentation, assure designs meet requirements, and deliver high-quality work on time 

This role involves joining a fast-paced environment that constantly prioritises consistent delivery

The TPM will directly work with the area’s Delivery Managers and Engineering Managers to achieve engineering excellence, the business goals and the project’s delivery

What You'll Bring: 

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or an equivalent combination of technical education and relevant work experience, such as in tech consultancy or other roles within a tech environment

3 years of professional experience

1 year of technical project management working directly with software engineering teams

Experience in project management, particularly in Agile environments

Resilience and the ability to navigate ambiguity with autonomy are key for this role

Autonomous and responsible for delivering agreed tasks

Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across time-zone and cultures

Extremely well organised, punctual and methodical but keeping a pragmatic approach to solving problems

A proactive and solution-oriented attitude

Experience in OTT or Telco sectors desirable 

Position based in Lisbon with a hybrid office presence

Fluent in English

Benefits & Perks:

Competitive Rewards: Above market salary, yearly bonus, and access to a share-save plan.

Work-Life Flexibility: Embrace a hybrid working model and enjoy flexible holidays.

Employee Benefits Plan: Access a wide range of benefits that are designed and tailored to your everyday needs.

Health and Well-Being: Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family.

Continuous Learning: Access learning and development opportunities and an additional budget that you can use for education and professional training.

Tech Perks: Mobile phone with a data plan, and access to several partnerships and discounts.

Entertainment Goodies: Enjoy the best of entertainment with a complimentary SkyShowtime subscription.

Referral Rewards: Participate in our employee referral program and reap the rewards.

​Why wait? 

Apply now to build an amazing career and be part of a brilliant team. We can't wait to hear from you! 

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