Roles and responsibilities
- As Director of Product Engineering, Tanja leads the engineering community in BBC’s Product Group and is responsible for the efficient execution and high standards required for software engineering for the BBC’s audience facing digital products
- Tanja has responsibility in providing technology, processes and capabilities to innovate, operate, support and drive growth in our digital portfolio in an efficient, secure, sustainable, stable and scalable way.
Biography
Tanja began her role as the Director of Product Engineering at the BBC in October 2023, where she leads Software Engineering and Architecture for a diverse range of BBC Digital Products. This includes high-profile offerings like BBC News, Sport, iPlayer, Sounds, and Children apps, available on web, mobile and TV platforms, enriching the daily experiences of millions worldwide.
Tanja joined the BBC in March 2022 originally as Head of Software Engineering. She is a seasoned technology and people leader with over 23 years of software engineering experience across international IT sectors. Her expertise spans diverse industries, from broadcast and gaming to retail and education, covering startups to blue-chip companies.
Expenses and central bookings
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Central bookings are costs incurred on behalf of the BBC and booked through the BBC's central bookings system. Both expenses and central bookings are published every three months.
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Declaration of Personal Interests
Tanja Lichtensteiger's Declaration of Personal Interests will be published shortly.