Agile Programme Manager - MUST HAVE Wallet and Cloud experience in Hampshire

Octopus Computer Associates; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital payments provider is seeking an Agile Programme Manager to lead cloud modernization efforts for payment systems, including major eWallet capabilities like Google and Samsung. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in program management, Agile methodologies, and cloud architectures. This role offers autonomy in a fast-paced environment, contributing to a global modernization program.

Benefits

Autonomy in a fast-paced environment

High-impact work on global projects

Qualifications

• 5+ years program/project management experience.
• 2+ years engineering background is an asset.
• Strong expertise in Agile methodologies (SAFe).

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate across multiple agile teams.
• Manage modernization projects and associated risks.
• Drive agile best practices and continuous improvement.

Skills

Program/project management

Agile expertise

Cloud migration & architecture

Payments / eWallet knowledge

Communication skills

Education

PMP certification

Tools

AWS

Tableau

Job description

Job Scope

We’re looking for an Agile Programme Manager to help accelerate the cloud modernization journey of a leading digital payments provider. The business is midway through migrating critical eWallet capabilities (Google, Samsung, and others) from legacy on-premise systems to the cloud, with completion targeted for December 2026.

You’ll manage multiple agile teams, oversee complex product launches, and drive efficiency across delivery streams — blending engineering know-how with strong programme management skills.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coordinate work across 6+ agile teams.
• Manage modernization projects, risks, and dependencies across payments, cloud, and compliance.
• Drive agile best practices, continuous improvement, and inter-team collaboration.
• Create and execute migration plans for API-based services (development → test → deployment → data migration).
• Engage with senior stakeholders, providing clear updates and managing expectations.

What You’ll Bring

• 5+ years program/project management (PMP certified)
• 2+ years engineering background
• Strong Agile (SAFe) expertise
• Cloud migration & architecture experience
• Payments / eWallet / fintech knowledge
• Excellent communication & executive stakeholder management

Nice to have: People management, AWS/OCP, microservices, Tableau, tokenization, PgMP certification.

Why Join?

• Play a key role in a global payments modernization program.
• High-impact work across Google & Samsung wallet ecosystems.
• Autonomy and ownership in a fast-paced, agile environment.