Lead Technical Program Manager – Platform Modernization

Company: hackajob
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Location: Glasgow
Job Description:

As a Lead Technical Program Manager in the Athena platform team within the Commercial & Investment Bank, you will drive the delivery of complex technology programs that support firmwide business goals. You will translate technical requirements into actionable plans, align stakeholders, and keep delivery on track across multiple workstreams. You’ll guide teams through change, manage risks proactively, and use data to improve execution. You will also help strengthen operating rigor and service quality through thoughtful planning and risk management.

Job Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute program plans that incorporate technical requirements, resourcing, and timelines to deliver technology solutions on schedule
  • Identify and mitigate risks by proactively addressing roadblocks and implementing contingency plans to maintain momentum
  • Collaborate with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to define scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned to business goals
  • Assess program performance using data and analytical reasoning to identify improvement opportunities and implement optimizations
  • Champion agile ways of working and modern technical solutions to support continuous learning and innovation across the team

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

  • Extensive experience in technical program management, leading complex technology projects and programs in a large organization
  • Proven ability to manage stakeholders, build productive working relationships, and influence decision‑making across cross‑functional teams and clients
  • Technical fluency, including knowledge of vendor products and experience managing vendor relationships to support access to shared applications and services
  • Experience managing resources, budgets, and delivery teams in a fast‑paced, agile environment
  • Strong analytical reasoning and problem‑solving skills, including the ability to break down business, technical, or operational objectives into actionable tasks

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

  • Knowledge of AI and experience delivering AI‑related projects or programs
  • Ability to leverage AI agents to optimize ways of working and execution efficiency
  • Understanding of software engineering, platform engineering, or computer science fundamentals

We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees for religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

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Posted: May 31st, 2026