Technical Project Manager

Senior Technical Project Manager

A global leader in payments is searching for an exceptional Senior Technical Project Manager to drive the end-to-end delivery of high-impact digital and technology programmes. This role offers the chance to shape the future of payments, overseeing complex transformation projects that touch millions of transactions and customers every day.

This is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to be part of a powerhouse in the payments industry. With a dynamic, fast-moving culture and an ambitious vision, the business is leading the way in digital acquiring, digital issuing, and commercial card solutions
. From supporting the UK’s largest corporates to empowering entrepreneurs, the reach is vast – and the scale is unmatched.

The Role

The Lead Technology Programme Manager takes full ownership of strategic technology programmes across payments. This means steering multiple work streams, managing complex dependencies, and ensuring successful delivery across a diverse technology estate. Candidates will need a mix of visionary leadership, sharp stakeholder management, and strong technical delivery expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Shape change – Work with senior stakeholders to define business cases, gain buy-in, and prepare technology and operations for transformation.
• Own delivery – Oversee planning, execution, governance, and communication to ensure programmes land successfully across the organisation.
• Drive results – Deliver on cost, time and quality commitments while navigating risks, issues, and dependencies across business units.
• Lead people – Inspire teams, engage director-level stakeholders, and build trusted relationships across technology and business.
• Close with impact – Ensure projects complete to a high standard, leaving lasting value for the business and its customers.

What’s in it for you?

• The chance to lead some of the most complex and high-profile change programmes in the payments industry.
• A collaborative, dynamic culture where flexibility and innovation are part of everyday life.
• The satisfaction of seeing your work directly influence how thousands of businesses and millions of customers pay, spend, and operate.

What you’ll bring

• Proven track record of leading large-scale technology programmes in complex environments.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at Director level and beyond.
• Strong experience across planning, governance, budgeting and forecasting.
• A passion for driving change in financial services, payments, or technology.

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