Software Engineering Manager

We believe in better. And we make it happen.

Better content. Better products. And better careers.

Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate.

We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love.

And we do it all right here at Sky.

What you'll do
- Grow and improve an effective self-organising, multi-functional and well-adapted team where individuals recognise that team success is more important than individual success.
- Lead the delivery of large, complex projects.
- Support the team with being data-driven and track agreed performance metrics.
- Enable team members' personal development and track objectives through regular one-to-ones.
- Promote learning, experimentation and knowledge sharing and encourage creativity. Help the team to continuously improve their process and behaviour through regular reflection and adaptation.
- Liaise effectively and maintain relationships with Management Team, Product Owners, Tech Leaders, Project Managers and Stakeholders.
- Collaborate with other Engineering Teams to develop and detail best practice within the Engineering Function.

What you'll bring
- Previous experience managing Software Engineering Teams, with extensive grounding in data privacy and information security, and knowledge of dev/test process improvement, tools and automation
- World class Leadership with a track record of delivering complex, scalable software solutions into production
- Be a credible Agile/Scrum/Lean/Kanban engineering leader for a team of hard-working software engineers and scientists
- Ability to communicate and coordinate between teams. Take pride and ownership in your work, representing your team to other parts of Sky.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Team overview

Group Technology Digital Transformation

Want to create a smooth and uninterrupted digital experience for millions of customers? Then our Group Technology Digital Transformation is the team for you. Agile, collaborative, data-driven and diverse, our team works on brilliant products like NOW and Peacock. That's not even the best part. We get to build our own software and our work has a global stage. Our team also delivers exceptional customer experiences and defines digital first propositions in customer journeys across all channels.

The rewards

There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here's a taster:

- Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
- The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate
- A generous pension package
- Private healthcare
- Discounted mobile and broadband
- A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiences

Inclusion & how you'll work

Recognised by The Times and Stonewall, we take pride in our approach to diversity and inclusion. Investing in society, fighting racial injustice and setting ambitious targets for representation at Sky.

We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process.

Your office space

Leeds

Our spacious tech hub is less than a mile from Leeds train station. There's plenty of parking in the surrounding streets and at the nearby CitiPark.

Need a break? You can blow off steam over a game of pool or table tennis, and stay fit at our subsidised gym.

We'd love to hear from you

Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next.

But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet.

If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way.