Technical Project Manager

Who you are

• We're looking for someone who thrives delivering in a flexible environment; previous experience working in Financial Services or Technology companies would be an advantage. This role has room to grow, with opportunities to take on wider programme management of challenging inter-woven engineering and product deliveries
• If you’re interested, our main backend stack is; Java microservices in Kubernetes (EKS), on AWS & GCP using TeamCity for CI / CD (with multiple production releases per day) backed by Terraform and Grafana
• End-to-end Project or Programme Management experience, ideally within a technology or financial services environment
• Proven experience working directly with Engineering and Product teams to deliver complex technical solutions and experience in the software-as-a-service sector
• A 'hands-on' and adaptable approach to programme delivery, with the ability to thrive in a flexible, fast-paced environment where priorities can shift
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience communicating complex technical topics
• Strong interpersonal skills and a creative problem-solving ability to navigate ambiguity and technical hurdles
• Technical skills and the ability to talk to Product and Engineering teams
• Strong experience working on cards projects is highly desirable
• You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren’t sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We’re on a mission to radically reshape banking – and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we’re proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems

What the job involves

• We are hiring a Technical Program Manager to join our Technology team at Engine
• You will be responsible for delivering a critical, strategic programmes within a technical and product domain
• This role will involve technical understanding with complex strategic coordination in a multi-client environment
• You will support product consultants, engineering leads and our account managers with planning and commitment setting, as we scale internationally and continue to grow our client base with competing needs
• Working closely with Engine’s Engineering and Product teams and reporting directly into Engineering, along with external payment schemes and technology providers, you will oversee the end-to-end implementation of a diverse range of complex projects across different areas of the business
• Reporting directly to Engineering and collaborating closely with Engine’s Engineering and Product teams, your role will be to manage the end-to-end implementation of various complex projects
• This will involve working across different business areas and engaging with external payment schemes and technology providers
• Overall management and co-ordination of a technical programme, managing a portfolio of multiple complex, inter-dependent projects. You’ll serve as the key bridge between Engineering, Clients and our Delivery partners
• Work closely with Engineering Leads to support the Software Development Lifecycle, understanding work dependencies and complexities. Collaborate across multiple teams to coordinate work and effort. Support Product and Engineering to produce an achievable plan
• Working with Product Leads to maintain a clear, real-time understanding of all client competing needs against our internal capacity. Proactively identifying risks of over-commitment to ensure realistic delivery timelines
• Owning relationships with external parties such as vendors and payment schemes. Ensuring service is provided to a high standard and holding them accountable where they play a key role in project delivery
• Provide key reporting and metrics for delivery progress and tracking against plans
• Continually monitor processes and implement improvements

The application process

• First interview (60 mins) - with someone from the team to get to know you, discuss the role, your skills, and how we work at Engine
• Final interview (45 mins) - with the Technical Programme Manager and Engineering Director

Benefits

• 🏖️ 33 holiday days: Including public holidays which you can take when works for you
• 👨‍👩‍👦 Generous family-friendly policies
• 🏥 Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner Benefits include discount with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peleton
• 🚗 Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing
• 🎗️ 16 hours paid volunteering time a year
• 👵🏽 Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme (10%)
• 🛟 4x life insurance: Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection
• 😋 Perkbox membership, giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
• 🎂 An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• 🏥 Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options
• 👵🏽 401(k) with company match of 100% of the first 4%
• 🛟 Company-paid Long-Term Disability, and Life and AD&D insurance Optional ancillary benefits such as Short-term Disability, Accident Insurance, Legal & ID Protection, and more
• 🏖️ 20 days annual vacation PTO and 11 Paid Holidays
• 🌍 Work from anywhere policy