Requires specialised depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline/domain or field.

Leads others to solve complex problems (within own domain).

Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations.

May lead functional Teams or initiatives/workstreams.

ITV Behaviours (Colleague)

Software & Cloud Engineering

Senior / Lead Engineer (Software)

Principal Engineer (Software)

Recognised as an external thought leader within a strategic organisation Function or job discipline/domain and requires broad and comprehensive expertise in leading-edge theories, techniques and/ or technologies within own field.

Proactively identifies and solves problems that impact the management and direction of the business.

May participate in the development of the product or business strategy.

Progression to this Level is typically restricted on the basis of individual capabilities and business requirements.

ITV Behaviours (Leadership)

Product Management

Senior Principal Product Manager

Senior Product Manager

Principal Product Manager

Recognised as an expert within the company and requires in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in own job discipline/domain and broad knowledge of other job disciplines within the organisation function.

Solves unique problems that have a broad impact on the business.

Contributes to the development of organisation functional strategy.

Progression to this Level is typically restricted on the basis of business requirements.

Product Design

Lead Product Designer

Principal Product Designer

Provides leadership and direction through senior managers / professionals.

Holds accountability for the performance and results of a large team (e.g., sub-function with organisation-wide remit; major area of specialty).

Develops and executes strategy in alignment with and to support the delivery of ITV objectives and priorities.

Decisions are guided by broader functional / job family and / or ITV strategy and priorities.

Director of Engineering

Requires working knowledge and experience in own job discipline/domain and broadens capabilities.

Continues to build knowledge of the company, processes and customers.

Performs a range of assignments related to job discipline/domain.

Uses prescribed guidelines or policies in analysing situations.

Receives a moderate level of guidance and direction.

Junior Product Designer

Product Designer

Senior Product Designer

Director of Product Design

Requires in-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline/domain and basic knowledge of related job disciplines/domains.

Solves complex problems (within own discipline / domain).

Works independently, receives minimal guidance.

Has accountability for on-going activities or objectives.

Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Provides leadership to direct reports who may be in the management or professional band.

Holds accountability for the performance and results of direct reports undertaking diverse activities within a broad area of specialty.

Develops roadmaps / plans focused on the delivery of strategic priorities in the context of own team.

Decisions are guided by resource availability and ITV objectives.

ITV Behaviours (Manager)

Lead Product Manager

Head of Product Management

Director of Product Management

Manages employees in the professional band.

Holds accountability for the performance and results of direct reports within own area of specialty.

Interprets and adjusts roadmaps / plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges.

Decisions and problem solving are guided by past experience, policies, procedures and plans; receives guidance from more experienced colleagues.

Provides technical guidance to employees, colleagues and/or customers.

Senior Product Manager
(Management Focus)

Core Engineer

Senior / Lead Engineer (Cloud)

Principal Engineer (Cloud)

Senior Product Designer
(Management Focus)

Lead Product Designer
(Management Focus)

Head of Product Design

Requires conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within a job discipline/domain.

Performs routine assignments using existing procedures.

Receives instruction, guidance and direction from more senior level roles.

Entry level to a professional career progression.

Associate Product Manager (1)

Associate Product Manager (2)

Product Manager

Junior Engineer

Provides leadership and direction through managers and senior professionals.

Holds accountability for the performance and results of a defined team.

Oversees the development and delivery of multiple roadmaps / plans and contributes to the development of broader function / job family strategy.

Decisions are guided by broader functional / job family strategy and priorities.

Director of Product Management

Career Level Description

ITV Behaviours (Leadership)

Core Skills

Potential Next Movements

M5