Who are we?

At Finastra, we’re a global leader in financial services software, dedicated to expanding access to financial services and shaping what’s next for the industry. Our technology powers mission‑critical solutions across Lending, Payments and Universal Banking, supporting over 7,000 customers, including 80% of the world’s top 50 banks, in more than 110 countries.

Role Summary

This Technical Project Management Role is a senior program governance professional responsible for delivery transparency, execution rigor, and risk control across banking Engineering Product Releases. This role bridges technical execution and executive governance, by working with highly skilled Engineering and Product Teams, ensuring programs are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with enterprise standards

Responsibilities & Deliverables:

Your deliverables as a [Technical Project Management Role] will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Program & Portfolio Governance

  • Establish and run engineering PMO governance frameworks, including stage‑gates, milestone tracking, and dependency management.

  • Maintain integrated program plans, RAID logs, change control, and financial tracking across multiple initiatives.

  • Ensure alignment between product roadmaps, engineering capacity, and business priorities.

• Delivery Tracking & Reporting

  • Provide accurate, executive‑ready reporting (status, risks, dependencies, financials).

  • Track and report on Engineering/Agile delivery metrics across teams without disrupting team autonomy.

  • Ensure transparency for SteerCo, CTO, CPO, and risk forums.

• Risk, Issue & Dependency Management

  • Proactively identify cross‑team technical and delivery risks.

  • Drive mitigation plans with clear ownership and timelines.

  • Manage inter‑program and cross‑platform dependencies.

• Stakeholder & Vendor Management

  • Act as a single point of coordination across Product, Engineering, QA, DevOps, Security, and external partners.

  • Govern vendor execution against agreed milestones and quality expectations.

• Behavioral Expectations

  • Acts as a trusted advisor to senior engineering and product leadership.

  • Drives outcomes through influence rather than authority.

  • Demonstrates strong ownership, decisiveness, and risk‑based thinking.

  • Balances Agile flexibility with enterprise governance needs.

Required Experience:

• 10–14 years of experience in Technical Project/Program Management / Engineering PMO roles in a Product Engineering team setup.

• Strong understanding of software engineering, Agile delivery, and SDLC concepts. Preferred exposure to application of AI in SDLC processes as an added advantage.

• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex banking technology programs.

• Ability to use available AI tools with proficiency in Prompt Engineering and ability to derive insights from Data

• Expertise in executive reporting, financial tracking, and governance cadence.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical risks into business impact.

• Ability to build framework and toolkit around the Engg practices so we provide a professionalised and enterprise service across our delivery disciplines. Should be able to help industrialise but also provide data led capability across our ecosystem and our practices

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP / PgMP / PRINCE2 certifications.

• Experience in regulated industries (Banking, Payments, FinTech).

Familiarity with Agile at scale and hybrid delivery models

We are proud to offer a range of incentives to our employees worldwide. These benefits are available to everyone, regardless of grade, and reflect the values we uphold:

·       Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, based on your location and business priorities. Hybrid working arrangements, and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.

·       Well-being: Access Confidential one-on-one therapy through our Employee Assistance Program, find support from our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and a calendar of monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive - Inside and Outside of work.

·       Medical, life & disability insurance, retirement plan, lifestyle and other benefits*

·       Sustainability: Benefit from paid time off for volunteering and donation matching.

·       DEI: Participate in multiple DE&I groups for open involvement (e.g., Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, Women@Finastra).

·       Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.

·       Recognition: Be part of our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and contribute to regular employee surveys to help shape Finastra and foster a culture where everyone is engaged and empowered to perform at their best.

*Specific benefits may vary by location.

At Finastra, each individual is unique, bringing their own ideas, thoughts, cultural beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences together. We learn from one another, embrace and celebrate our differences, and create an environment where everyone feels safe to be themselves.

Be unique, be exceptional, and help us make a difference at Finastra!