Technical Project Manager - Hybrid - Outside IR35

Onyx-Conseil; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LA International is seeking a Technical Project Manager to drive Agile delivery across multiple workstreams in the financial/banking sector. Hybrid work arrangement and outside IR35.

You will lead end-to-end technology programmes, coordinating across Product Owners, Engineering, QA and business stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery and governance. The ideal candidate has at least five years in technology programme management, strong SAFe/Scrum experience, and a solid understanding of software

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering large-scale technology programmes in enterprise environments.
• Minimum five years in Technology Programme or Project Management.
• Experience with Agile methodologies including Scrum and SAFe.
• Experience with release planning, testing, deployment and change.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex technology programmes and product releases across multiple teams and domains.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, release plans, milestones, budgets, and delivery schedules.
• Collaborate with Product Owners, Engineering, Architecture, QA and stakeholders to deliver scalable technology solutions.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives.
• Manage RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) with timely mitigation and exec visibility.
• Coordinate release planning, testing, deployment, and post-release support activities.
• Monitor delivery KPIs and programme metrics to improve execution and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with technology governance, security and operational standards.
• Foster collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivery excellence across teams.
• Communicate progress, risks and status to senior stakeholders and exec leadership.

Skills

Large-scale programmes

Tech programme mgmt

Cross-functional initiatives

AMEX ecosystem

Agile/Scrum/SAFe

RAID management

Release planning

Cloud migration

Enterprise architecture

Stakeholder mgmt

Jira/Confluence

Automation reporting

Certifications: CSM/PSM/PRINCE2/PMP

Education

PM Certifications

Tools

Jira

Rally

Confluence

Job description

Technical Project Manager -Financial / Banking - Hybrid - Outside IR35

DO NOT APPLY WITH NO FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE AS YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

You will drive Agile delivery across multiple workstreams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives while maintaining strong governance and stakeholder engagement.

The position is ideal for an experienced Technical Project Manager with strong delivery leadership, technical understanding, and enterprise programme management experience.

Technical Project Manager Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex technology programmes and product releases across multiple teams and business domains.
• Develop and manage integrated project plans, release plans, milestones, budgets, and delivery schedules.
• Work closely with Product Owners, Engineering, Architecture, QA, Business stakeholders, and external partners to deliver scalable technology solutions.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, and cross-team planning sessions.
• Manage risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies, and escalations (RAID), ensuring timely mitigation and executive visibility.
• Coordinate release planning, testing, operational readiness, deployment, and post-release support activities.
• Monitor delivery KPIs and programme metrics to improve execution and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with technology governance, security, and operational standards.
• Foster collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivery excellence across technical teams.
• Communicate programme progress, risks, and delivery status to senior stakeholders and executive leadership.

Technical Project Manager Skills and Experience

• Proven experience delivering large-scale technology programmes and projects within complex enterprise environments.
• Minimum five years' experience in Technology Programme or Project Management.
• Experience delivering cross-functional technology initiatives.
• Experience with the American Express (AMEX) ecosystem is preferred.
• Strong experience managing end-to-end project delivery using Agile methodologies including Scrum and SAFe.
• Experience managing integrated project planning, release planning, testing, deployment, operational readiness, and business change.
• Strong RAID management experience covering risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, and escalations.
• Experience delivering technology modernisation, platform transformation, cloud migration, or legacy system decommissioning projects.
• Strong technical understanding of software development lifecycles, enterprise architecture, systems integration, and technology delivery.
• Experience working with multiple technical teams and cross-functional delivery squads.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Experience using Jira, Rally, and Confluence or similar Agile delivery tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk management capabilities.
• Experience using automation or AI-enabled tools to improve programme reporting and delivery visibility would be advantageous.
• Scrum Master (CSM/PSM), SAFe, PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent project management certifications would be beneficial.

LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.