SoTalent
Senior Technical Program Manager
Requirements
Requires at least five years of experience managing complex technology programmes or products from inception through launch, along with an understanding of how products, platforms, and technical systems work together. Candidates should be able to assess architecture and delivery challenges, manage cross-functional dependencies, communicate and influence effectively, and adapt to a fast-growing international business.
Job Description
Senior Technical Program Manager – Payments & Business Banking
Location: London or Remote (UK)
Employment type: Full-time
Compensation: Competitive salary, equity and benefits
Visa sponsorship: Available
Relocation support: Available for candidates relocating to the UK
Job Overview
A Senior Technical Program Manager is required to lead complex, cross-functional technology programmes across Payments and Business Banking. The role involves working closely with Engineering, Product and business teams to deliver strategic initiatives, manage technical dependencies and drive successful product launches.
There are opportunities across two areas:
- Payments: Deliver payment products and improve the systems and processes that support how money moves.
- Business Banking: Lead programmes supporting financial tools and services for SMEs, including invoicing, expenses, payments and automation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of complex technology programmes across multiple teams.
- Develop programme roadmaps, milestones, priorities and delivery plans aligned with business objectives.
- Manage dependencies, critical paths, timelines, risks and delivery trade-offs.
- Coordinate technical and non-technical stakeholders across Engineering, Product and wider business teams.
- Drive decision-making, resolve blockers and maintain delivery momentum.
- Ensure effective programme execution and operational performance across assigned teams.
- Evaluate technical architecture, data and dependencies to support informed decisions.
- Identify delivery risks and drive practical technical solutions.
- Influence senior stakeholders and maintain alignment across complex programmes.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience managing complex technology programmes or products from inception through to launch.
- Strong understanding of how products, platforms and technical systems work together to deliver customer value.
- Ability to assess technical architecture, data and complex delivery challenges.
- Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders and programme dependencies.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, including engagement with executive leadership.
- Ability to identify risks, remove blockers and drive decisions in complex environments.
- Comfortable working in a fast-growing, international business.
- Adaptable approach and ability to work effectively with diverse teams and working styles.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary based on experience
- Equity and stock options
- UK relocation assistance
- Visa sponsorship
- Flexible working hours
- £1,000 annual learning and development budget
- Additional employee benefits
Skills
About SoTalent
A recruitment media and candidate acquisition agency helping employers and hiring partners connect with relevant talent at scale. We promote live job opportunities across social, professional and digital channels, then screen and evaluate candidates to discover relevant opportunities while supporting employers with quality applicant flow. Focused on high-volume hiring sectors including healthcare, logistics, technology, engineering and skilled professions.