IT Programme Manager/Developer

TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER

£80,000 - £85,000

LONDON

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Do you come from a developer background with a passion for project management?

Would you like to manage your own projects as well as being hands on with .NET, Python, React?

Due to growth, our client a London based brokers and market maker is seeking a Technical Programme Manager to join them on a permanent basis!

Our client is a London based broker with global presence in the market, which has been established for 50 years. Due to expansion plans and growth, they are seeking a Technical Project Manager to join their growing team.

If you have a background in programming/development and are looking to take a step back into a more project/programme management role but still maintain a hands on mindset this could be the role for you!

In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of the project life cycle, from requirements gathering to specification writing and managing change releases. The Technical PM will also be required to devise test plans and work with the relevant business departments to complete user-acceptance testing.

As a Technical Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Reporting to the Head of Marketing and Projects, the Technical Program Manager will be responsible for delivering technology projects, on time and within budgetary constraints.
• The role involves all aspects of the project life cycle, from requirements gathering to specification writing and managing change releases. The Senior PM will also be required to devise test plans and work with the relevant business departments to complete user-acceptance testing.
• The individual will be responsible for business relationships with its technology partners and for identifying suitable software developers as per the business requirements.
• Day-to-day, the Technical PM will be accountable for working successfully alongside the existing technology partners to ensure smooth running of its core business applications.
• The Technical PM will manage the source code repositories, ensuring technology IP is complete, up-to-date and conforms to internal guidelines.
• This is very much a hands-on role, where the successful candidate will be involved in providing direct technical expertise on projects.

As a Technical Project Manager, you will:

• A minimum of 3-5 years previous experience
• Be a graduate or of graduate calibre, will have a technology background, and hold a formal project management qualification.
• Technical proficiencies: .NET stack, C#, Python, React, Angular, SQL
• Experience in CI/CD pipelines, GitHub projects, GitHub Enterprise Server, Azure DevOps, container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes etc.,) and API gateway
• Proven track record of managing and delivering projects, ideally within the financial services sector.
• An excellent communicator who has well-developed interpersonal skills, supported by strong organisational skills.

What's in it for you?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Technical Project Manager to join a highly successful and well-respected business. As well as a salary of up £80,000 - £85,000, benefits include:

• Remote working
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Group income protection
• Gym membership

May & Stephens Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.