Internal Project Manager in Swindon

Salary: Up to £55,000 per annum + bonus

Swindon or London – Hybrid

Working across our Internal Projects delivery team, as part of the PayTech Market Delivery Success department, you will be responsible for the planning and resource management to ensure the end-to-end delivery of strategic projects, including but not limited to ratification of the project scope, initiating and mobilizing project, directing and controlling project delivery up to operational readiness. This team is central to delivering PayTech’s strategic roadmap and work with a diverse set of internal stakeholders, building trusted relationships to deliver complex projects in key areas, including Finance, Compliance, Legal and Product delivery. This role is in a fast-paced environment where customer satisfaction, delivery excellence, and quality are key.

As a Project Manager, you will have experience using project management tools, templates and processes to manage the delivery of programmes/projects in the most efficient way.

What you will be doing:

• Lead the implementation of new requirements through to acceptance, rollout, and support (including technical, legal, compliance/risk, and financial workstreams).
• Plan and track project activities, including resource and budget estimations.
• Establish and facilitate appropriate project governance and delivery controls.
• Effectively identify, escalate and delivery manage risks, issues and obstacles.
• Lead cross-functional project teams, working collaboratively with internal and external partners to drive successful delivery.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to manage expectations, maintain transparency and alignment. Manage conflict as required.
• Produce regular project status reports and governance artefacts.
• Manage change requests and scope creep effectively.
• Champion continuous improvement across project practices, collaborating with PM teams across the business.
• Support the continuous evolution of our PM methodologies and support the embedding of best practice throughout the organization.

What you will bring:

Essential Criteria:

• Proven track record in delivering complex projects from initial scope to operational readiness.
• Highly organised, with experience of working within a fast-paced environment and Agile framework.
• Experience in managing stakeholder’s expectations with the ability to work with external international clients, senior stakeholders.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, presentation, analytical, and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to translate complex, technical updates into clear messaging, with the ability to adapt communication to stakeholders as necessary.
• Focus on delivery to agreed scope, quality and timeframe with customer satisfaction and deadline as a core principle.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple, competing priorities.

Desirable Criteria:

• Professional PM qualifications (e.g. PMP, Prince 2, Agile, SAFe, PROSCI, MoR).
• Experience in managing payment programs, with awareness of regulatory and compliance frameworks.
• Comfortable working in a technology space with the ability to solve client business problems and issues within this domain.
• Proven ability to present ideas and run large workshops.
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, and best practices.
• Fluent English is a must, with French, Spanish and/or Portuguese considered a plus.
• Ability to motivate others to attain desired delivery objectives and outcome.
• Positive attitude and outlook, determined, enthusiastic and resilient.
• Coaching and mentoring experience.

Why Edenred PayTech?

We are a subsidiary of the Edenred group and leaders in prepaid solutions including banking, virtual cards, debit, credit, and prepaid processing. As an Edenred PayTech employee you will get the support and structure that you need to enjoy your work and develop your career while doing what you love and making a difference in a fast-paced and innovative business.

What you will get:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working environment (min. 3 days per week in the office)
• Pension Scheme – employer 6% with minimum employee contribution 3%
• Discretionary bonus scheme based on company and personal performance
• Medical & international travel cover (leisure and action sports)
• Wellbeing Employee Assistance Program (extended access to family members)
• Holiday trading scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee discount shopping platform
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Digital learning platform
• Complimentary fruit and other ‘in office’ snacks & refreshments
• Volunteering programme
• Social events

Diversity:

Edenred PayTech are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, race, colour, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, marital status or civil partnership/union status, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable country or local laws.