Technical Programme Lead
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Job Summary
At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work.As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients and superior shareholder returns.
Through our behaviours of 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.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to lead high-impact programmes within a forward-thinking technology function.
- Collaborative and inclusive team culture.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Flexible working arrangements and a modern working environment.
We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc 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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Key Skills
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Management Experience
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- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Budgeting
- DoD Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
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