Senior Product Manager

JOB DETAILS

JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Full-time
DEPARTMENT: Digital Distribution Media Services
LOCATION: London (Broadcast Centre W12) Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: up to 75600 depending on relevant skills knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

Were happy to discuss flexible working. If youd like to please indicate your preference in the application though theres no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Digital Distributions Media Services manage the systems that power the BBCs online video and audio delivery. We look after hundreds of channels and thousands of programmes and clips every week. We get the content to our audience in the best quality quickly efficiently and reliably.
As a Senior Product Manager youll shape the platforms that deliver the BBCs audio and video content to millions. Working with high performing teams and the latest technology youll set product direction for services operating at global scale. This is a role where your decisions will directly influence how people experience the BBC every day.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
You will be working on meaningful products with real public impact alongside skilled supportive colleagues who care deeply about their craft. We value thoughtful product leadership open collaboration and continuous improvement. We actively champion diverse perspectives and experiences. Youll have the opportunity to influence at scale learn from experienced peers and contribute to platforms that support the BBCs public purpose for audiences across the UK and the world.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Set product vision and roadmap for the cloud-based video and audio encoding and processing used across the BBC.
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver reliable scalable and cost-effective platforms that support our audience experiences 24/7.
• Work closely with engineering and architecture teams to shape modern cloud-native solutions.
• Manage third-party suppliers and contract renewals ensuring commercial decisions align with product strategy.
• Guide the responsible use of AI to enrich video and audio metadata improving discoverability accessibility and editorial workflows.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• Significant experience as a Product Manager leading complex digital or platform products end-to-end.
• Strong ability to set product vision strategy and roadmaps using data insight and judgement to prioritise.
• Experience working closely with engineering teams on technically complex systems with confidence engaging on architectural and delivery trade-offs.
• Proven experiences of agile product practices including discovery backlog management and techniques such as story mapping.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience aligning diverse technic editorial and business perspectives.

DESIRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Experience working with cloud-based platforms such as AWS or equivalent environments.
• Background in video streaming media platforms broadcast or content-led products.
• Experience introducing or working with AI-enabled capabilities particularly in a media context.
• Experience managing or contributing to third-party supplier relationships including contract renewals or commercial decisions.
• Experience evolving established platforms integrating new technologies and workflows while maintaining service continuity and stability.

If you can bring some of these skills and experience along with transferable strengths wed love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.
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