Technical Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; Hybrid; CAD 131,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology firm is seeking a Technical Project Manager to lead initiatives in Peterborough. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in managing IT projects within Agile environments and must hold a PMP certification. The role offers a salary range of £70,000 - £80,000 plus bonuses and benefits, with a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience managing multiple concurrent IT projects within Agile environments.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; proficient with Jira, MS Project, and PowerPoint.
• Track record delivering in fast-paced, matrixed organisations.

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of project execution from planning to delivery.
• Manage SDLC activities using Scrum and Kanban; facilitate Agile ceremonies.
• Maintain detailed project plans and lead scope discussions.

Skills

Technical Project Manager

Agile

Scrum

Kanban

SDLC

Jira

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Education

PMP certification

Scrum Master certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Overview

Technical Project Manager - Financial Technology - Peterborough / Hybrid

Key skills: Technical Project Manager, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SDLC, Jira, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Change Management, Project Governance, Microsoft Project, PMP, CSM, Distributed Teams, Software Delivery, Resource Management

Are you a driven and methodical Technical Project Manager who thrives on leading complex initiatives across dynamic, cross-functional teams? Do you want to deliver technology that powers critical platforms in the financial sector, while maintaining strong process discipline and stakeholder transparency?

Responsibilities

• Take end-to-end ownership of project execution—from planning and milestone tracking to delivery and post-launch governance. Collaborate with stakeholders across product management, development, QA, and IT operations to ensure objectives are met on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Manage SDLC activities using both Scrum and Kanban; facilitate Agile ceremonies; administer collaboration tools like Jira and SharePoint; coach newly formed teams on Agile best practices.
• Maintain detailed project plans; lead scope discussions; run stand-ups and steering meetings; manage team capacity and dependencies; serve as escalation point for project risks and blockers. Coordinate with offshore teams; support backlog prioritisation; present regular status updates to senior stakeholders and portfolio leads. May co-manage personnel in distributed environments with limited direct reporting lines.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience managing multiple concurrent IT projects within Agile environments.
• Strong communication and leadership skills; proficient with Jira, MS Project, and PowerPoint.
• Track record delivering in fast-paced, matrixed organisations.
• PMP certification is essential; Scrum Master certification is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with change management processes, especially within a software or product-focused business.

Location & Compensation

Location: Peterborough, UK / Hybrid working

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.