Google Cloud Platform Product Manager
Group Technology
Full Time | 12 month fixed term contract.
White City, London | Hybrid
Hiring Range: £80,000 - £90,000
Your work matters to millions.
Shaping culture is in the DNA of ITV. So, it’s not surprising that you’ll find us in every home in the UK, our productions are famous all over the world and we’re at the forefront of the digital streaming revolution.
When you join us, you enter a fun working environment. With opportunities to learn, to grow and make a real difference. Small enough that your impact’s felt in the business, but big enough that your impact reaches millions of people.
Come develop your skills, change TV and the course of your career. Don’t just watch it. Be part of it. Join ITV.
Your impact sends ripples.
The team
Technology underpins everything we do. It’s why we’re able to create great content and deliver it to our viewers. It drives new commercial opportunities. And it makes communication and collaboration easier than ever.
In a fast-changing world, we not only make sure our systems work effectively but our Technology teams are spearheading the transformation to a digital-first business. There’s never been a more exciting time to join our team.
The role
As the ITV Google Cloud Product Owner, you will be responsible for architecting, implementing, and managing our Google Cloud Platform infrastructure. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring seamless operations, robust security measures, and efficient resource usage. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, leveraging your skills to ensure our Google cloud remains safe, reliable and cost efficient.
We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about leveraging cloud technology to solve real-world challenges. If you are ready to take on a role where your skills and ideas make a difference, we invite you to apply and embark on a rewarding journey with us.
The role will entail but not be limited to:
1. Define and deliver a 2024 plan to enhance the existing ITV Google Cloud platform and uplift GCP foundational services including orchestration, observability, security and systems management
2. Establish and oversee governance arrangements to ensure the google cloud platform is run securely, reliably and efficiently
3. Conduct audits and assessments of GCP projects and work with teams to ensure good practice
4. Work closely with ITV Cyber Security teams to iterate and implement Guardrails and policy
5. Manage Google Cloud stakeholders, ensuring ITV’s Google Cloud platform continues to meet the evolving needs of the business
6. Cultivate and manage relationships with key vendors, including Google. Evaluate performance, negotiate contracts, and ensure compliance with agreed-upon terms and service level agreements
7. Implement processes and tooling for cloud financial management
8. Develop Google Cloud Platform service management processes, including incident and problem management
9. Report on Google Cloud service delivery and effectiveness
10. Manage Google Cloud stakeholders, ensuring ITV’s Google Cloud platform continues to meet the evolving needs of the business
11. Maintain service documentation, including configurations and procedures
12. Oversee the GCP organisational hierarchy, billing accounts and the assignment of billing
13. Support Cloud Architecture reviews and provide feedback and guidance on the vision and direction of Google Cloud
Skills you’ll need (minimum criteria)
14. Extensive project or product delivery experience with significant Google Cloud experience.
15. Comfortable working with the Google Cloud console and the command-line interface to perform basic GCP administration tasks
16. Trained and experienced in agile delivery methodologies Cloud Governance Experience
17. Experience building relationships with Internal and External stakeholders including supplier management - ideally Google
Other things we’re looking for (key criteria)
18. A pragmatic decision-maker, adept at solving complex problems
19. Data driven
20. Able to work with clarity and pace
21. Adept at building relationships with a range of stakeholders
22. Commercially aware
23. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
24. Demonstrates proactivity and a self-motivated approach
25. Ideally, certified to Associate Google Cloud Engineer level