Senior Product Manager

JOB BAND: D
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent, Full-time
DEPARTMENT: Digital Distribution, Media Services
LOCATION: London (Broadcast Centre W12) - Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: up to £75,600 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application - though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Digital Distribution's Media Services manage the systems that power the BBC's 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, you'll shape the platforms that deliver the BBC's audio and video content to millions. Working with high performing teams and the latest technology, you'll 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. You'll have the opportunity to influence at scale, learn from experienced peers, and contribute to platforms that support the BBC's 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 experience of agile product practices, including discovery, backlog management, and techniques such as story mapping.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience aligning diverse technical, 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, we'd love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Contracts of Employment and Recruitment policies. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.

BENEFITS

• Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35 hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.
• Excellent career and professional development.
• Support in your working life, including flexible working which you can discuss with us at any point during the application, selection or offer.
• A values based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do.

Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis or on an orchestra conditions contract.

We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio economic background, religion and/or belief.

DISABILITY CONFIDENT

We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we'd be happy to discuss: