Product Manager, Coding, Multiplexing & Packaging , Media & Broadcast , London, United Kingdom)

Closing Date: Sunday 30th March 2025

Locations(s): Birmingham, Bristol, London and Manchester

The Scope

As part of the Media, Networks and Applications Product team, you would own BT’s Video Compression Solutions for UK and global media customers, managing the Coding & Multiplex portfolio.

As the broadcast industry shifts to OTT delivery, investigate and develop, and where appropriate transition into products, solutions for Coding & Packaging for OTT workflows.

Once you have settled into the role you may have the opportunity to mentor junior team members, laying the foundation to one day step into line management.

What you’ll be doing

Managing a complex product portfolio with niche customer base, focusing on coding, multiplexing, and packaging services for broadcast customers. Owning the product plan, pricing strategy, development budget, product P&L and roadmap. This includes establishing and monitoring relevant milestones. Developing relationships with decision makers and subject matter experts within the Media & Broadcast industry. Taking part in ad hoc travel to trade shows and UK based customer visits. Supporting Sales and Technical Consultants in responding to bid requests and forming. RFP responses Managing key suppliers, performance metrics and cost controls. Owning the business case for new developments and the P & L for existing product & solution.

Experience/Skills needed to be successful in the role:

Broadcast/Media industry expertise – Having worked for a leading Media & Broadcast provider or manufacturer. Product management - Experience managing the end-to-end lifecycle of new market launches and in the life maintenance/development of existing product portfolios. May also suit a Product Owner looking to expand their commercial understanding. Commercial acumen - Strong financial literacy and the ability to develop and present a business case, pricing strategy and lead vendor contract and commercial negotiations. Technical understanding – Of video compression techniques, coding, multiplexing and streaming technologies. Although you do not need to be hands-on technical delivery expert but will be comfortable communicating with both suppliers and technical architects who come from R&D and engineering backgrounds. Stakeholder management – Proven history of engaging and influencing a wide variety of stakeholders both externally (Suppliers) and internally at the highest level (C suite/Director Level). This also includes networking to form strong relationships.

Our leadership standards

Looking in: Leading inclusively and Safely I inspire and build trust through self-awareness, honesty and integrity. Owning outcomes I take the right decisions that benefit the broader organisation.

Looking out: Delivering for the customer I execute brilliantly on clear priorities that add value to our customers and the wider business. Commercially savvy I demonstrate strong commercial focus, bringing an external perspective to decision-making.

Looking to the future: Growth mindset I experiment and identify opportunities for growth for both myself and the organisation. Building for the future I build diverse future-ready teams where all individuals can be at their best.

Benefits

10% on target bonus

BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% Employee contribution, BT contribution 10%

From January 2025, equal family leave: receive 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate. It’s for all parents, no matter how your family is made up.

Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.

25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service

24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues

2 weeks carer’s leave

World-class training and development opportunities

Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes.

With over 175 years of heritage, BT is now the flagship business brand of BT Group. We’ve brought together our best people and capabilities into a B2B powerhouse serving 1.2 million business customers internationally.

We’re a global leader for secure connectivity and collaboration platforms for businesses of all shapes and sizes, from big household names and government departments, right through to sole traders and new start-ups. But it’s not just the technology that matters, it’s what it can do to help them build stronger, smarter, more secure businesses.

We value diversity and inclusion and believe in making a positive impact. We connect for good by championing digital inclusion and equipping people, businesses, and communities with digital skills to thrive.

As a member of our team, you will be part of an organisation that celebrates difference, fosters innovation and provides you with opportunities to be your best. With millions of businesses relying on us daily, joining BT means you can be part of a diverse and multi-skilled team that makes a significant impact to society.

A FEW POINTS TO NOTE:

Although these roles are listed as full-time, if you’re a job share partnership, work reduced hours, or any other way of working flexibly, please still get in touch.

We will also offer reasonable adjustments for the selection process if required, so please do not hesitate to inform us.

DON'T MEET EVERY SINGLE REQUIREMENT?

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