Programme Manager - Temenos Implementation

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Digital Transformation company seeks an experienced Programme Manager to lead the implementation of the Temenos Core Banking System. This role will focus on both residential and commercial lending, requiring strategic thinking and strong stakeholder management to ensure successful project delivery. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in lending operations and proven experience in complex data migration projects.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in delivering Temenos implementation programmes.
• Strong expertise in residential and commercial lending operations.
• Proficiency in recognized project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a Temenos implementation programme.
• Oversee data migration and system integration processes.
• Implement stakeholder governance and manage multiple workstreams.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Migration

System Integration

Lending Operations

Education

PMP or PRINCE2 certifications

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27.06.2025

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Role type: Contract

Location: Remote or Hybrid in the UK

Rate: Negotiable

A leading Digital Transformation that revolutionise customer experience are looking for an experienced Programme Manager to lead a comprehensive implementation of the Temenos Core Banking System.

This role places particular focus on residential and commercial lending, system integration, and data migration.

The successful candidate will bring a strategic mindset, technical depth, and strong stakeholder management to ensure delivery of a high-impact transformation programme aligned with organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of a Temenos implementation programme, focusing on lending modules such as residential mortgages, commercial loans, and credit servicing.
• Oversee the integration of Temenos with internal platforms (e.g., CRM, credit bureaus, document management, payments) and external third-party systems.
• Manage the full data migration lifecycle, including data extraction, transformation, validation, and cutover from legacy systems.
• Collaborate closely with business units across lending, risk, compliance, and finance to ensure solution alignment with operational needs.
• Ensure accurate configuration of lending workflows, risk scoring, approval processes, and regulatory requirements within Temenos.
• Implement and manage programme governance structures, stakeholder engagement, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate multiple workstreams, delivery partners, and vendors to ensure timely, high-quality programme execution.
• Define and manage testing strategies, including UAT, SIT, and regression testing for lending workflows, data migration, and integrations.
• Support change management, user training, and operational readiness activities across impacted departments.

Required Skills and Experience

• Extensive experience delivering Temenos implementation programmes, with particular focus on Temenos Lending (TLC/LC) or tailored lending solutions.
• Strong expertise in both residential and commercial lending operations, covering origination, servicing, risk management, and compliance.
• Demonstrated capability in system integration using API-led and middleware architectures in banking environments.
• Proven success in managing complex data migration projects from legacy systems to modern core banking platforms.
• Solid understanding of credit policy, lending lifecycle management, and regulatory compliance (e.g., PRA, FCA, Basel).
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and leadership across cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in recognised programme and project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2, MSP).
• Experience in managing third-party vendors and globally distributed delivery teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recognised certifications in project/programme management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, MSP).
• Experience with Temenos-certified partners or possession of Temenos certifications.
• Background in delivering digital lending solutions within retail or commercial banking.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as IFRS 9 and risk-based pricing models.