Senior Product Manager

As a Senior Product Manager, you’ll shape the platforms that deliver the BBC’s audio and video content to millions.

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.

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.

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 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.

Please CLICK HERE For a full Job Brief and to apply.

Closing date: 25th May 2026.