Retail Asset Development Manager

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The Retail Development Manager is a pivotal role within the Retail Operations team, a key part of the team that enables retail to deliver outstanding projects to a high standard.

All Estate Optimisation, Transformation, Delivery, Operational and Technology projects are managed through this team and the Dev Manager is responsible end to end from the initial scoping, project management, communication and implementation, ensuring deliverables and timelines are always met.

What you'll do:

- Be responsible for key projects/systems such as Operations, Technology and Delivery.
- This role will frequently lead on major programmes of work, therefore excellent project management, good governance and direction setting is critical
- Support and feed into the Management of Opex and Capex projects of over £2m+ per annum
- Manage relationships and drive efficiencies, value and output with multiple key suppliers, many of which are important to the smooth running of the retail estate
- Foster and develop a wide network of connections within Sky - from Customer Growth, Customer Services Group, Finance, Technology and Product.
- Foster close relationships with our field colleagues - ensure their views are understood, reflected to the Retail Leadership Team and acted upon.
- Ensure that our Technology and Systems within Retail are robust, fit for purpose, deliver value and are efficient
- Ensure that Retail estate aligns with all safety/compliance standards and audits for the safety of our customers and Staff working alongside our Support and Maintenance teams.

What you'll bring:

- Experience in Technology, Operations, Delivery and Maintenance Fields
- Be an excellent Project Manager
- Be operationally astute - and quality focussed.
- Experience in budgeting, forecasting and reporting Opex and Capex.
- Be able to work through challenges to achieve programme goals.
- Be able to work autonomously - proven ability to generate and develop ideas from concept to delivery, to make best decisions for Sky and to drive initiatives forward across a complex matrix organisation. Be flexible, positive and curious - with the ability to embrace change and juggle a broad workload
- Proven experience of driving growth and change.
- Be a confident communicator able to update senior leadership on initiatives and performance
- Be a proven motivational key player - resilient and positive, bringing the team together

The Rewards:
There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

- Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
- A generous pension package
- Private healthcare
- Discounted mobile and broadband
- Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Where you'll work:
How you'll work:
We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.

Your office base:
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's 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.

Inclusion:
Recognised as an 'Inclusive Top 50 Employer' and a 'Times Top 50 Employer for Women', we're working hard to ensure we're a truly inclusive place to work. This means we don't just look at your CV. We're more focused on who you are and the potential you'll bring to Sky. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working

Why wait?

To find out more about working with us, search #LifeAtSky on social media. A job you love to talk about.