Technical Project Manager

October 21, 2026

Hybrid

Senior

London, United Kingdom

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Description

Senior technical delivery role in a Professional Services team, leading complex client-facing technology programmes for the financial services sector. The work covers client implementations and integration-heavy, API-driven solutions across SaaS platforms, from initiation through go-live and handover. The position combines end-to-end delivery ownership with cross-functional leadership of solution architects, business analysts, engineers and operations teams, plus portfolio forecasting and executive reporting. Full-time hybrid role based in London.

Responsibilities

Leading client implementations and integration projects across SaaS and API-based platforms
Translating complex SOWs and evolving client requirements into executable delivery plans
Aligning cross-functional teams to deliver production-ready, supportable solutions
Managing delivery across multiple stakeholders, systems and dependencies in regulated environments
Owning project delivery from initiation through go-live and handover
Ensuring delivery on time, within budget and aligned to client expectations
Establishing and managing baselined plans, milestones, risks and dependencies
Driving proactive resolution of delivery challenges before they impact outcomes
Leading multidisciplinary teams of solution architects, business analysts, engineers and support staff
Ensuring alignment across design, requirements, build and operational readiness
Overseeing delivery across the full SDLC, including integration and API-led solutions
Ensuring release readiness, deployment planning and support model definition with handover
Managing forecasting, effort estimation and capacity planning against business targets
Monitoring portfolio health and identifying resource constraints and delivery risks
Collaborating with PMs and delivery leads to rebalance workloads and keep delivery momentum
Maintaining accurate financial tracking and forecasting across projects
Owning portfolio-level reporting on performance, risks and trends
Acting as the primary interface between client stakeholders and delivery teams
Engaging with senior stakeholders, including C-level, with credible delivery updates
Supporting pre-sales and SOW definition with realistic scope, timelines and dependencies
Running structured governance with status, risk, dependency and financial reporting
Producing executive reporting that turns delivery data into actionable insights
Applying and evolving project governance, delivery standards and reporting frameworks
Driving improvements in delivery predictability, resource efficiency, quality and consistency

Requirements

Proven experience as a Senior Technical Project Manager or Program Manager in professional services or client delivery environments
Track record delivering integration-heavy, API-driven solutions
Experience running cross-functional projects involving technical and operational teams
Experience managing complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders and dependencies
Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
Knowledge of API and integration-led architectures
Understanding of technology operations: incident management, monitoring and support models
Comfortable working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments
Experience in startup or scale-up environments with operating effectively in ambiguity
Ability to build structure where needed and take full ownership of outcomes
Ability to deliver under pressure without losing quality
Technically credible enough to challenge assumptions and unblock engineers and architects
Structured but pragmatic approach that balances governance with delivery pace
Resilience and adaptability in fast-changing environments
Independent, proactive and client-focused mindset driven by real business value
Financial services experience (fintech, capital markets, SaaS platforms) is desirable

Conditions

Full-time employment with a hybrid work model
Office location in London
Professional development reimbursement with access to an internal learning university
Competitive holiday scheme
Competitive benefits package supporting staff wellbeing
Hands-on, team-customised training throughout the career
Applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled