Technical Project Manager

M&G; Reading; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Reading is seeking a Technical Programme Manager to spearhead large-scale technical change initiatives. This crucial role involves aligning technology deliveries with business strategies, managing cross-functional teams, and employing Agile methodologies. Candidates should have over five years of program management experience ideally within regulated sectors and a strong understanding of SDLC. This position offers competitive benefits, including an appealing pension scheme and generous annual leave.

Benefits

18% pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Private Healthcare

Paid parental leave

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical program/project management, ideally in financial services.
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale applications.
• Strong understanding of SDLC and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead large technical programs ensuring alignment with objectives.
• Manage cross-functional teams including engineers and vendors.
• Identify and manage risks across multiple workstreams.

Skills

Technical program management

Stakeholder engagement

Agile methodologies

SDLC knowledge

Leadership

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g. PMP, Prince2, Agile Scrum Master)

Tools

Azure

DevOps

ITIL

Job description

Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years, we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments, combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.

Our two distinct operating segments, Asset Management and Life, work together to provide access to balanced, long‑term investment and savings solutions.

Through telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.

We are seeking a highly experienced and technically astute Technical Programme Manager to lead the delivery of large‑scale technical change programmes and drive strategic initiatives. Working closely with the Head of Technology, this role is pivotal in translating business strategy into executable technology programmes that deliver measurable value across the organisation.

The successful candidate will be a hands‑on leader with a proven track record in managing complex, cross‑functional delivery programmes, ideally within regulated environments. They will be responsible for ensuring alignment between technology delivery and strategic business goals, while fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end‑to‑end delivery of large technical programmes, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Partner with the Head of Technology and senior stakeholders to shape and deliver the technology roadmap.
• Manage cross‑functional teams including software engineers, architects, analysts, and third‑party vendors.
• Establish and maintain robust programme governance, reporting, and stakeholder communication frameworks.
• Proactively identify and manage risks, dependencies, and issues across multiple workstreams.
• Ensure adherence to delivery frameworks including Agile, Prince2, and ITIL.
• Oversee transition to operational teams, ensuring effective handover, documentation, and training.
• Champion continuous improvement in delivery practices, tooling, and team performance.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in technical programme or project management, ideally within financial services or other regulated sectors.
• Demonstrable experience delivering enterprise‑scale applications and infrastructure programmes using Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, DevOps, and cloud platforms (Azure preferred).
• Experience managing third‑party suppliers and offshore delivery teams.
• Familiarity with ITIL and service delivery frameworks.
• Relevant certifications (e.g. PMP, Prince2, Agile Scrum Master/Product Owner).

Desirable Attributes

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable delivery plans.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
• Skilled at influencing and driving change across technical and business domains.
• Passionate about innovation and enabling new business models through technology.
• Recruiter : Martyn Jack

What we offer:

At M&G, we’re committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing, both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life, while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:

• As a savings and investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18%, with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions.We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan, together with access to financial wellbeing and support services - to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.
• Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays, with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy – to balance your work and personal commitments.
• Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and paternity leave – as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture.
• Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare, Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you, with family options – for peace of mind.

To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering, visit

M&G is also proud to be a , and we welcome applications from candidates with long‑term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro‑divergent conditions.

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G, underpinned by our policies and our employee‑led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long‑term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

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