Role Overview
CPS Group UK are delighted to be working with a leading organisation to appoint an experienced Software Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of software and technology initiatives within a fast-paced financial services environment.
Working closely with engineering, product and architecture teams, you will drive end-to-end project delivery across the full Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget and aligned to business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of software development and technology projects from initiation through to deployment.
- Define project scope, delivery plans, timelines and technical dependencies.
- Manage project risks, issues and dependencies to ensure successful delivery.
- Coordinate activities across engineering, product, architecture and business stakeholders.
- Track project progress and provide clear reporting on milestones, risks and delivery status.
- Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support delivery governance and ensure adherence to organisational standards and regulatory requirements.
Skills & Experience
- Strong understanding of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile delivery methodologies.
- Experience working closely with software engineering, product and architecture teams.
- Knowledge of system integrations, APIs and technical dependencies.
- Experience managing multiple stakeholders and cross-functional delivery teams.
- Familiarity with tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Exposure to cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices.
- Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business or a related discipline, or equivalent commercial experience.
- PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master, SAFe or equivalent project management certification.
- Cloud, DevOps or software delivery certifications.
- Experience delivering software projects within Financial Services or other regulated environments
Candidate Profile
A delivery-focused Software Project Manager with a strong understanding of software engineering environments and a proven track record of delivering complex technology initiatives.
You will be comfortable working with both technical teams and senior stakeholders, ensuring projects are executed effectively and delivered against agreed business outcomes.
Key Skills
- Software Project Management
- Agile Delivery
- SDLC
- Financial Services
- Payments
- Banking
- Stakeholder Management
- Jira
- Confluence
- APIs
- Systems Integration
- Risk Management
- Release Management
- DevOps
- CI/CD
- Cross-functional Leadership.