Are you passionate and curious about new innovative technologies?
We’re looking for a Technical Innovation Manager to join our Liberty Tech team in London, UK
Technology Innovation Manager will play a critical role in providing strategic support to the VP Technology Programs and the Chief Technical Officer. You will be responsible for adopting and integrating new technologies, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives, and facilitating the development and execution of technology strategies and partnerships. You’ll be responsible to enhance the organization’s effectiveness and drive innovation. And act as a trusted partner to leadership teams, enabling alignment across business units while delivering impactful process redesign and operational improvements.

The focus areas for this role include:

• Business Transformation: Identify opportunities for adopting new technologies and deliver efficiency improvements across Liberty Tech.
• Value Creation: Ensure measurable outcomes for transformation initiatives at both organizational and operational levels.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build credibility and foster alignment with Operating Companies (OpCos) and LG Tech leadership to secure commitment and drive results.

Key Accountabilities

Technology Strategic Support:

• Provide strategic guidance on adopting and integrating new technologies to align with organizational objectives.
• Support and drive decision-making with streamlined technical market analysis, combined with organizational knowledge of Liberty Global (including Opco, Growth portfolios etc.) to drive new revenue streams across the organization
• Accountable to technically define the latest technology solutions that integrate with target units and ensure reliability, security & performance to meet or exceed customer expectations
• Lead or support the identification and execution of transformation initiatives to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, including market research and trend analysis.
• Collaborate with the CTO and senior leaders to develop and execute technology strategies and partnerships.

Technology Program Management:

• Manage and oversee new technology programs, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Establish frameworks to quantify, monitor, and achieve value across transformation projects.
• Deliver tangible results at both macro and granular levels, aligning initiatives with business objectives.
• Provide detailed insights and reporting to track progress, impact, and alignment with defined metrics.

Stakeholder Engagement & OpCo Collaboration

• Build and maintain strong relationships with OpCo leadership, fostering trust and credibility.
• Serve as a central coordinator between OpCos and the wider organization to align objectives and ensure seamless execution
• Address OpCo-specific challenges with tailored, effective solutions.

Continuous Improvement & Change Enablement

• Deliver strategic insights to stakeholders to support mid- to long-term technology planning.
• Conduct analysis, including sensitivity assessments, to underpin informed technology choices within the product and technology roadmap.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to build internal capabilities and enhance processes.
• Lead change management initiatives, ensuring smooth adoption of new systems and processes.
• Effectively communicate the vision, goals, and benefits of transformation efforts to all stakeholders.

Knowledge & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Operations, or a related field.
• Experience in business transformation, process redesign, and operational optimization.
• Proven track record to deliver measurable outcomes in value creation and realization.
• Deep technical knowledge including new technologies, AI and back-end architecture
• Familiarity with multi-entity structures, preferably within telecommunications or similar industries.
• Strong strategic thinking combined with a hands-on approach to execution.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and inspire
• Analytical mindset with the ability to manage granular details while keeping sight of broader goals.
• Proven track record to work collaboratively across diverse teams and navigate organizational complexity.
• Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary + Bonus
• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more
• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance
• Matched pension contribution up to 10%
• Access to our car benefit scheme
• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us
• The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team

Who we are:
We’re building Tomorrow’s Connections Today, bringing people together through the power of our technology.
Liberty Global is a world leader in converged broadband, video and mobile communications and an active investor in cutting-edge infrastructure, content and technology ventures.
With our investments in fibre-based and 5G networks we play a vital role in society, currently providing over 85 million fixed and mobile connections and rolling out the next generation of products and services, while readying our networks for 10 Gbps and beyond.
We’re creating national champions, combining the best broadband and mobile networks under brands such as Virgin Media-02 in the UK, VodafoneZiggo in The Netherlands, Telenet in Belgium, Sunrise in Switzerland, Virgin Media in Ireland and UPC in Slovakia.
Liberty Global Ventures, our global investment arm, has a portfolio of more than 75 companies and funds across content, technology and infrastructure, including strategic stakes in ITV, Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series.
Our scale enables us to transfer knowledge and expertise across our operations and investments, creating a dynamic family of brands united in the pursuit of innovation and excellence.
And we’re prioritising diversity, equity and inclusion in our workplace and communities, while reducing our impact on the environment. We are using technology as a force for good; for our people, our partners and the planet.
Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our people. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. We’re 100% committed to having a workforce that represents every part of our society. So we’re keen to hear from candidates of all background and circumstances

• Business Transformation: Identify opportunities for adopting new technologies and deliver efficiency improvements across Liberty Tech.
• Value Creation: Ensure measurable outcomes for transformation initiatives at both organizational and operational levels.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build credibility and foster alignment with Operating Companies (OpCos) and LG Tech leadership to secure commitment and drive results