Technical Program Manager

Description

The company is a global media and entertainment business with three segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media.

It has entertained audiences for more than 90 years through well-known characters and franchises.

This is a London-based role on the digital product portfolio for the company's UK sports brands. You will work with Product, Engineering, UX/UI and Operations teams in London and Paris to deliver sports experiences for millions of fans.

You will run multi-team programmes, handle dependencies and keep delivery on track with clear quality standards and visibility.

The role suits someone who works well in a fast-moving setting, can bring order to unclear situations and can shape technical, operational and customer experience priorities.

Responsibilities

• Build sound delivery plans tied to the live sports calendar and keep teams focused on key milestones.
• Run large programmes across web and mobile so they match business goals, product strategy and commitments.
• Take ownership from discovery to launch, handling timelines, risks, dependencies and stakeholder expectations.
• Raise delivery predictability through planning, governance, reporting and disciplined operations.
• Work with Product, Engineering, Operations and UX/UI teams in London and Paris to set scope, agree priorities and ship customer-focused results.
• Coordinate development teams and stakeholders so responsibility is clear and work moves efficiently.
• Build trust and shape decisions with both technical and non-technical people.
• Help deliver new digital sports experiences across the UK sports products.
• Advocate for the customer, weighing usability, performance, accessibility and operational readiness in decisions.
• Support a smooth handover from concept to launch with Design and Product.
• Spot risks, blockers and delivery issues early, then drive mitigation and escalate on time.
• Keep momentum and stakeholder confidence when priorities shift or direction is unclear.
• Use data and insight to inform decisions and improve outcomes.
• Refine programme management practices, planning, release management and cross-team working.
• Set up scalable operating routines, metrics, dashboards and reporting for visibility.
• Promote Agile practice and delivery quality across partner teams.
• Give clear updates on status, risks and decisions to stakeholders and leaders.
• Host programme reviews, planning meetings and updates for executives.
• Mentor other TPMs and strengthen programme management across the organisation.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience as a Technical Program Manager, Program Manager or in a similar role in technology.
• Track record delivering large software programmes across several engineering and product teams.
• Experience with consumer digital products, ideally in media, streaming, sports, entertainment or subscription services.
• Solid grasp of software development lifecycles, Agile delivery, release processes and digital product delivery.
• Experience running programmes across web and mobile.
• Working knowledge of Jira, Confluence and Microsoft 365.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and align teams across functions, locations and organisational lines.
• Clear written and spoken communication, with skill at facilitating meetings and presenting.
• Strong organisation, able to juggle competing priorities and several initiatives.
• Skill at spotting risks early, solving complex problems and delivering business results.
• Enthusiasm for sport, media and technology, with a drive to create excellent fan experiences.

Conditions

Hybrid role mixing remote and in-office work, following current company policy and to be agreed with your line manager.

Subject to applicable law, the company or your line manager may change this working arrangement where essential to business needs, with reasonable notice.

Candidates with a disability who need adjustments during recruitment can request them through the company's accessibility page.