Technical Programme Manager (Media, Broadcast)

Summary

A Technical Programme Manager leads the delivery of large, complex, cross-functional programmes within the Global organisation.

They own end-to-end delivery across multiple teams, translating ambiguity into clear plans, risks, and execution frameworks.

They ensure programmes are well-defined, aligned to business goals, and delivered on time against critical milestones.

Operating at a senior level, they drive alignment across Engineering, Product, and partner organisations, enabling decisive progress in complex and fast-moving environments.

They communicate with clarity at all levels, manage risk proactively, and ensure delivery remains structured, predictable, and outcome-focused.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Leadership & Delivery

Own and drive end-to-end delivery of large, complex programmes with multiple workstreams, dependencies, and senior stakeholders

Translate ambiguous requirements into clear scope, plans, risks, and execution frameworks

Develop and maintain robust programme plans aligned to engineering capacity and delivery milestones

Ensure delivery remains aligned to business goals, timelines, and quality expectations

Execution & Operational Excellence

Proactively identify, manage, and resolve complex cross-team dependencies to avoid delivery risk

Drive timelines and hold teams accountable to agreed outcomes and milestones

Protect engineering capacity by ensuring commitments are realistic and achievable

Enable iterative delivery approaches while maintaining overall programme control

Stakeholder Management & Alignment

Build strong relationships across Engineering, Product, Architecture, Design, and external partners

Drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups and resolve cross-functional conflicts

Communicate programme status clearly, tailoring updates for different audiences (team - exec level)

Provide clear, concise updates including risks, decisions required, and recommended actions

Risk, Issue & Decision Management

Identify risks early and manage them proactively with clear mitigation strategies

Escalate effectively with context, impact, and proposed solutions

Frame key decisions with clear trade-offs and business impact

Ensure transparency across risks, issues, and dependencies

Qualifications & Experience

+5 years experience leading delivery of large-scale, complex technology programmes across multiple teams and stakeholders

Demonstrated ability to operate independently at senior level, owning end-to-end delivery and driving outcomes in ambiguous environments

Strong understanding of software development life cycles and engineering delivery practices

Experience working with distributed teams across multiple territories and time zones, driving alignment and delivery across regional boundaries

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience working with senior leadership

Strong problem-solving, risk management, and decision-making capability

Ability to translate complex technical and organisational challenges into clear plans, risks, and actions

Desirable (but not essential)

Experience in media, streaming, or large-scale consumer platforms

Experience working in global or multi-market organisations

Familiarity with agile and iterative delivery approaches

Relevant certifications (eg PMP, Agile) or equivalent practical experience