At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex software projects and drive strategic initiatives across multiple teams.
- Company: Dynamic tech company focused on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a vibrant team and enhance your career in a supportive culture.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by managing exciting projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in project management with strong leadership and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 85000 £ per year.
We are seeking a Project Manager with extensive experience leading complex, cross‑functional software initiatives. As a member of the Product & Engineering organization, you will play a critical role in driving strategic programs, aligning execution with business goals, and ensuring predictable, high‑quality delivery across multiple teams. You will work in a fast‑paced environment, closely collaborating with Engineering, QA, Product, UX, Management, and Customer Support, while providing leadership, direction, and mentorship across projects.
Agile project manager, focusing on strategic delivery and scalable execution by applying advanced planning, estimation, dependency management, and continuous stakeholder alignment throughout the project and program lifecycle.
Responsibilities
- Manage end‑to‑end delivery of complex, multi‑team initiatives and long‑term programs.
- Define project and program strategies, scope, milestones, success metrics, and delivery roadmaps.
- Lead cross‑functional planning, prioritization, and execution across multiple concurrent projects.
- Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and cross‑team impacts, driving timely resolution.
- Serve as the primary point of accountability for delivery commitments, timelines, and quality.
- Provide clear, concise, and proactive communication to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement of project management standards, tools, and delivery frameworks.
- Support release readiness, post‑deployment reviews, and operational handover.
Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in business, information systems, computer science, or an equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.
- 5+ years of experience managing complex software development projects, including multi‑team programs.
- Proven track record of delivering large‑scale initiatives in Agile environment.
- Strong expertise in project governance, dependency management, and executive‑level reporting.
- Excellent leadership, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict‑resolution skills.
- Ability to translate business objectives into executable delivery plans.
- Deep experience working with engineering teams and strong understanding of software development lifecycles.
- High degree of ownership, accountability, and ability to operate independently.
- Strong proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (Jira, Confluence tools).
- English at a high level.
Preferred Knowledge and Experience
- Experience in financial services, trading platforms, or real‑time, high‑availability systems.
- Project management certification.
- Experience managing programs across distributed or international teams.
- Experience influencing at the executive level in fast‑growing, product‑driven organizations.
Project Manager in London employer: Intercontinental Exchange (ICE)
As a leading employer in the tech industry, we offer Project Managers an exciting opportunity to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous training and mentorship, while our focus on Agile methodologies ensures that you will be at the forefront of innovative software delivery. Located in a vibrant area, we provide a supportive work culture that values diversity and encourages creative problem-solving, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
Contact Details:
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) Recruitment Team
