Interim FinTech Transformation Director – London

Payments Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payments fintech in the UK is seeking an exceptional Interim Programme Director to lead a significant transformation programme. This role involves driving the vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with the business roadmap, and overseeing the execution across multiple workstreams. The ideal candidate has proven experience in programme leadership within Payments or FinTech, strong product management skills, and the ability to manage complex projects in regulated environments. This position offers a competitive salary and a flexible working arrangement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Programme Director or senior transformation project leader in Payments, FinTech or Financial Services.
• Strong product background in digital banking, payments, SaaS, etc.
• Deep expertise in enterprise programme governance and C-suite stakeholder management.
• A track record of delivering complex programmes in regulated environments.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the programme direction and ensure alignment with the wider business and product roadmap.
• Work closely with Product leadership to integrate new features into delivery plans.
• Build strong governance structures and act as a key bridge between leadership and external partners.
• Lead end-to-end delivery across multiple workstreams, managing timelines and budgets.
• Oversee multi-million-pound budgets and optimise resource allocation.

Skills

Programme Leadership

Transformation Management

Product Management

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Job description

A leading payments fintech in the UK is seeking an exceptional Interim Programme Director to lead a significant transformation programme. This role involves driving the vision and strategy, ensuring alignment with the business roadmap, and overseeing the execution across multiple workstreams. The ideal candidate has proven experience in programme leadership within Payments or FinTech, strong product management skills, and the ability to manage complex projects in regulated environments. This position offers a competitive salary and a flexible working arrangement.