Job Description
Technical Programme Manager
Up to £90,000
12-Month Contract
London – Hybrid
A large, tech-led organisation is looking to bring in a Technical Programme Manager on a 12-month contract to lead some of its most strategic and high-impact transformation programmes. This role sits at the heart of the business, owning complex initiatives that span technology, data, finance, security and product. It’s not a delivery-by-numbers role - the focus is on driving meaningful change, simplifying the technology landscape, and helping the organisation operate more efficiently, securely and at scale.
THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Own the end-to-end delivery of critical technical transformation programmes, from early discovery through to execution and evaluation
* Lead cross-functional initiatives spanning product, engineering, data, finance and wider business teams
* Drive transformation across areas such as systems consolidation, tooling optimisation and data pipeline improvement
* Act as the central point of coordination across multiple workstreams, managing dependencies, risks and priorities
* Communicate complex technical topics clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
* Evaluate tools and approaches, making evidence-based recommendations that balance innovation with stability
* Set clear goals and delivery structure, while remaining adaptable in a fast-moving environment
YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
* Proven experience as a Technical Programme Manager or Project Manager in a tech-led or digital environment
* Strong track record delivering large, cross-functional transformation programmes
* Experience with systems consolidation, platform optimisation or similar technology change initiatives
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Confident influencing senior leaders and driving alignment across teams
* Experience working in Agile or modern delivery environments
* Solid understanding of software development workflows, data platforms and monitoring tools
* Curiosity around AI and emerging technologies, and how they can improve efficiency and ways of working
* Analytical, evidence-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
* Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities