Technical Programme Manager - .NET, C# - Hybrid, London WC2

Technical Programme Manager with .NET, C#, and project delivery skills, based near Charing Cross Station. It is a Hybrid role, 3 days in office. This London-based Financial Services firm is seeking a hands-on individual to manage technology projects through their full lifecycle, from gathering requirements to overseeing change releases and user acceptance testing. You will manage relationships with technology partners and the source code repositories. With Strong technical proficiencies in the .NET stack, C#, Python, React, Angular, and SQL and experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub projects, GitHub Enterprise Server, Azure DevOps, container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes etc.), and API gateway.

The Technical Programme Manager will be responsible for delivering technology projects on time and within budget. This role encompasses the entire project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, specification writing, managing change releases, devising test plans, and collaborating with business departments for user-acceptance testing. You will also manage the relationships with the company's technology partners and identify suitable software developers. Day-to-day, you will work closely with technology partners to ensure the smooth operation of core business applications and manage the company's source code repositories, maintaining the integrity of technology IP. This is a hands-on role requiring direct technical input on projects.

Key Responsibilities:
·Delivering technology projects on time and within budgetary constraints.
·Managing all aspects of the project lifecycle, from requirements gathering to specification writing.
·Overseeing change releases and devising test plans.
·Working with relevant business departments to complete user-acceptance testing.
·Managing the company's relationships with technology partners.
·Identifying suitable software developers as per business requirements.
·Ensuring the smooth running of core business applications in collaboration with technology partners.
·Managing the company's source code repositories, ensuring technology IP is complete and up-to-date.
·Providing direct technical expertise on projects.

Required Skills and Experience:
·Strong technical proficiencies in the .NET stack, C#, Python, React, Angular, and SQL.
·Experience with 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.
·Excellent communication and well-developed interpersonal skills.
·Knowledge of project and program management methodology and techniques.
·Robust understanding of program objectives.
·Ability to work positively with a wide range of individuals.
·Strong leadership and time management skills.
·Good knowledge of resource allocation.
·Ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems.
·Tenacious, positive outlook with a can-do attitude.
·Solid commercial awareness and business acumen.
·Experience in Programme Management.

Desirable Skills and Experience:
·Exposure to financial services, commodities and derivatives.
·Ability and skills to work remotely.

Salary and Benefits:
·Up to £85,000 per annum (depending on experience)
·Annual bonus (wholly discretionary and non-contractual, paid on a deferred basis)
·Annual Leave: starting at 25 days plus public holidays.
·Contributory pension scheme (SIPP).
·Group Income Protection scheme.
·Group Life Assurance scheme.
·Interest-free annual season ticket loan