Helen Blackburn

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Head Of Product Management at Sky @ Sky
Head Office & Broadcasting Facilities, Osterley, London TW7 5QD, gb
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Greater London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
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About Helen Blackburn

Product Director. Business Builder. Round-the-world Yachtswoman. Scientist. Restaurant Goer.I have been driving global product and program management for leading software, mobile and consumer electronics companies for almost 20 years. I particularly thrive in small, fast moving businesses looking to grow fast while delivering innovative user solutions.I am experienced in all aspects of product strategy and delivery including product vision and feature roadmaps, specifications, developing world-class user experiences, technical innovations, and managing deployment through strategic partnerships. I'm a trusted leader, coach and mentor, I have recruited and built high performance product teams.Not afraid of a challenge, I sailed around the world in the 2004-2005 Global Challenge yacht race and survived to tell the tale.

Helen Blackburn's Current Company Details
Sky

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Head Of Product Management at Sky
Head Office & Broadcasting Facilities, Osterley, London TW7 5QD, gb
Website:
sky.com
Employees:
10
Helen Blackburn Work Experience Details
  • Sky
    Head Of Product Management
    Sky Apr 2021 - Present
    Middlesex, England, Gb
  • Vizrt
    Vice President Of Product Management
    Vizrt Aug 2019 - Apr 2021
    Bergen, Hordaland, No
    Vizrt provide software tools and solutions to journalists, global broadcasters and publishers. I lead a portfolio of 10 products with a small product team. Products include journalist-centric content creation tools for video and graphics, studio production tools and asset management.We serve some of the worlds biggest broadcast companies including BBC, Sky, CNN, Bloomberg and many more.
  • Vizrt
    Vice President Of Product Management, Online
    Vizrt Feb 2017 - Aug 2019
    Bergen, Hordaland, No
    Responsible for leading the Vizrt online product strategy and digital product portfolio. Championing the transition to cloud services platform for Vizrt journalist tools.Leading the strategy and go-to-market plans for digital publishers and online newspapers market segment.
  • Tellybean
    Board Member
    Tellybean Oct 2016 - Mar 2019
  • Skype Microsoft
    Principal Group Program Manager - Skype Ecosystem
    Skype Microsoft 2014 - Apr 2016
    Redmond, Wa, Us
    Product strategy owner and evangelist for all Skype Android and consumer electronics calling solutions. Covers all digital living room (smart TV, STB) solutions, Android OS devices, home phones and mobile gaming devices.Lead Skype mobile integrated user experiences to maximize engagement and user growth, such as Skype calling from native phone address-book and mobile onboarding experiences.Relationships at VP and SVP level with key tier 1 TV brands such as Samsung, Cyanogen, Amazon, LGE, Sony and Panasonic; with MSOs such as Comcast and Bouygues Telecom; phone products such as Nokia.
  • Skype Microsoft
    Director Of Product Management - Living Room And Consumer Electronics
    Skype Microsoft 2009 - 2014
    Redmond, Wa, Us
    Business and product lead for Skype’s living-room strategy delivered through Skype for Xbox One, SmartTV and STB solutions. Driving use-cases, technical requirements and innovative end-user use cases incl. 2-screen Skype user experiences between mobile apps and TV.Implementation of key technologies to establish Skype as the communications leader, e.g. H264 codec support, HD video support, mic array and beamforming audio solutions for TV cameras.
  • Skype Microsoft
    Senior Product Manager
    Skype Microsoft Feb 2006 - 2009
    Redmond, Wa, Us
    Product owner for WiFi phones, home cordless phones and video devices.Lead cross-functional groups with representatives from both internal teams (Core Library, audio/video, QE, Product teams) and external partners (OEMs, Silicon Vendors, ODMs) to deliver innovative technical solutions in the embedded space.
  • Global Challenge Around The World Yacht Race
    Watch Leader
    Global Challenge Around The World Yacht Race Oct 2004 - Jul 2005
    Participated in ‘The Worlds Toughest Yacht Race’. 10 months racing the ‘wrong way’ around the World, against the prevailing winds and currents. Managed half the crew - responsible for running the deck and making decisions on sails required for the conditions. Interpreted weather information for navigation and race strategy.
  • Qinetiq
    Product Marketing Manager
    Qinetiq Aug 2003 - Aug 2004
    Qinetiq are world leading defence technology and security company. Formally part of the MoD science division.Worked within the Telematics division on next-generation indoor GPS technologies. Responsible for producing go-to-market strategies, business plans, ROI analysis and marketing plans. Responsible for roll out on TETRA digital police radios from Sepura.
  • Self-Employed
    Independent Consultant
    Self-Employed Jul 2002 - Apr 2003
    Provided product development, business strategy and operations advice to IT and telecommunications providers. Projects included:Real Rings - New concept in personalised video ring tones for mobile phones. Atlas Telecom - Implementation plan for a broadband service and content portal.
  • Fusionone
    European Product Manager
    Fusionone Oct 2000 - Jan 2002
    San Jose, Ca, Us
    fusionOne provided data synchronization solutions between mobile phones and PC devices, for end users and businesses. Provided cloud-based contact management and calendaring synchronization as well as other content management and location based services. Primarily provided solutions to carriers for deployment to their user base. Now owned by Synchronoss.Responsible for Product Management of products for European carriers, including product requirements specification and deployment to Tier 1 mobile carriers and ISPs. Successfully secured account with Telefonica, covering support for a range of mobile handsets.
  • Psion Computers Plc
    Senior Product Manager
    Psion Computers Plc 1995 - 2000
    Psion were the World leaders in personal handheld computing products. Overall product management responsibilities for hardware and software development, operations, launch and ongoing marketing of several handheld computing products. Was Product Manager for Psion'’s flagship product, the Psion Revo that contributed £45M revenue first 12 months after launch.

Helen Blackburn Skills

Product Management Mobile Devices Product Development Product Marketing Strategic Partnerships Business Strategy Voip User Experience Strategy Business Planning Telecommunications Start Ups Agile Methodologies Program Management Smart Tv Partner Management Change Management Skype Cross Functional Team Leadership Go To Market Strategy Cloud Computing Early Stage Startups Product Lifecycle Management Ip Phones Research

Helen Blackburn Education Details

  • Birkbeck, University Of London
    Birkbeck, University Of London
    Chemical & Molecular Biology
  • Cim | The Chartered Institute Of Marketing
    Cim | The Chartered Institute Of Marketing
    Post Graduate Diploma Marketing Strategy
  • Sheffield Hallam University
    Sheffield Hallam University
    Business Studies

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