Technical Project Manager, UK

Job Description

Who we are

At MediaKind, we understand the power of media and how it is evolving. It runs in our DNA. It’s our passion. Fueled by deep innovation, we have a single goal in mind: to enable our customers to create and deliver immersive media experiences that enrich life.

We are trusted by the world’s leading service providers, operators, content owners, and broadcasters to respond to the demanding expectation of their viewers. From major sporting moments to breaking world news, we have always been a catalyst for live television. Today, our focus is to inspire and push the boundaries of the streaming era, realizing a future where live content can be delivered without limits, at broadcast quality and scale, to any screen or device.

Our software-centric, cloud-native solutions enable high-quality media experiences that are accessible to all across linear, on-demand, and OTT services. We are fueled by more than 30 years of Emmy award-winning technology, spanning contribution and direct-to-consumer videos service distribution; advertising and content personalization; high-efficiency cloud DVR; and TV Platforms.

At MediaKind, everyone is encourage to excel. For us, diversity and inclusion go beyond standard parameters to ensure we have the right person for the right job.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Technical Project Manager to drive the development and delivery of innovative features for our Software-as-a-Service platform, MK.IO. In this role, you will coordinate efforts across multiple engineering teams and oversee the entire product lifecycle—from roadmap definition and requirements gathering to stakeholder management, feature testing, and rollout planning. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on cutting-edge SaaS solutions in the media and streaming industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Coordination: Work together with teams and stakeholders to create project plans that support shared goals, adapt smoothly to changes, and help everyone stay on track.
• Prioritization and Work Sequencing: Collaborate with teams and stakeholders to organize and sequence work across multiple projects and programs, ensuring everyone stays informed while minimizing disruptions and balancing shifting priorities.
• Defining Goals and Deliverables: Collaborate with stakeholders to clarify project goals, ensure deliverables are realistic, and manage any changes in direction.
• Time Management and Scheduling: Support the team in organizing tasks, setting achievable timelines, and keeping schedules aligned while ensuring open communication among everyone involved.
• Quality and Timely Delivery: Focus on delivering quality results while providing support and guidance to meet deadlines confidently.
• Clear and Open Communication: Share candid updates regularly, keeping everyone informed and engaged, and ensure a welcoming environment for sharing ideas or challenges.
• Risk Management: Work with the team to identify potential challenges early and negotiate practical solutions to reduce impacts.
• Learning and Growth: Encourage feedback to continuously improve how things are done and create a positive, supportive space for learning.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Essential
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science or related field highly preferred
• Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager or similar role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, experience of fostering cross-group collaboration.
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities
• Demonstrable leadership and team management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong negotiating and influencing skills
• Ability to adapt and to work under pressure in a rapidly changing environment
• Desirable
• Domain knowledge within broadcast networks and/or IP networks
• Troubleshooting capability with common audio-video delivery formats, such as MPEG and cloud deployment mechanisms such as Kubernetes
• Familiarity with tools/software needed for project management, especially Agile, CICD, Six Sigma, or Lean methodologies

Location

Southampton (UK), Hybrid required in office 2-3 days per week

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and commission structure
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• MediaKindness Wellbeing being program and Family Friendly Policies
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options

Here at MediaKind, we are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where we appreciate the unique skills, capabilities and perspectives that our people bring. We believe that diverse teams are better for our employees, customers and our business. Everyone’s identity, background and life experiences add to the MediaKind story and we welcome all.

Our goal is to help increase diversity across the Media Broadcast industry, so we aim to make the recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you’re excited about this position and think you could add value to MediaKind, please apply even if you believe your skills are not a perfect fit for the role. Should you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment process please reach out to the Recruiter to discuss how we can support you.

To learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion initiatives visit: https://www.mediakind.com/life-at-mediakind/