Technical Programme Manager (Birmingham or Sheffield)

Synechron is looking for an experienced Technical Programme Manager to work with a leading global bank, who is committed to innovation, operational excellence, and delivering transformative technology solutions. The role will involve leading complex initiatives across Platforms Technology, with a focus on enhancing Developer Experience and integrating cutting-edge AI capabilities. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, technical colleagues, and senior stakeholders to ensure programmes are aligned with business objectives, delivered on time, and provide measurable value.

Role

• Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale technical programmes within the Platforms Technology landscape, ensuring alignment with business goals and strategic priorities.
• Drive initiatives to simplify and enhance developer pipelines, enabling more efficient, reliable, and scalable software delivery.
• Incorporate AI solutions into existing platforms to automate, optimise, and innovate core banking processes.
• Partner with architecture, engineering, security, and product teams to define clear programme scope, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Manage risks, dependencies, and issues, proactively implementing solutions to ensure successful delivery.
• Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to articulate programme strategy, progress, and impact.
• Oversee financials, resource planning, and governance, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Facilitate communication across diverse teams and ensure stakeholder engagement and buy-in.

Experience

• Proven track record managing complex technical programmes within the banking or financial services industry.
• Extensive experience with platforms technology, cloud solutions, and software development pipelines.
• Demonstrable expertise in streamlining developer workflows and implementing AI-driven innovations.
• Strong understanding of banking operations, regulatory requirements, and security standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, capable of engaging both technical and executive audiences.
• Ability to lead multiple workstreams, manage risks, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

Long term contract inside IR35 - x3 days in Birmingham or Sheffield office - Strong market rates.

Diversity Statement

Synechron are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative ‘Same Difference’ is committed to fostering an inclusive culture – promoting equality, diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds, race, ethnicities, religion, age, marital status, gender, sexual orientations, or disabilities to apply. We offer flexible workplace arrangements, mentoring, internal mobility, learning and development programmes to support our global workforce. Empowerment and collaboration are at the core of how we operate.

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