Tech Project Manager

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We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a multi-year data transformation program within the financial services sector.

This strategic role oversees three critical initiatives-Party Data, Instrument Data, and Data Strategy-ensuring their successful delivery using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). The position involves managing a globally dispersed team of over 36 members and engaging with senior stakeholders. Relocation to one of our primary office locations is required, with flexibility for hybrid working.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the comprehensive delivery of the data transformation program, including Party Data, Instrument Data, and Data Strategy initiatives
• Drive SAFe implementation across all teams, facilitating PI planning and aligning program backlogs to ensure successful outcomes
• Engage as the primary contact for senior business and technology stakeholders, providing updates on risks, progress, and milestones
• Manage dependencies across workstreams and proactively mitigate risks to ensure program alignment and continuity
• Coordinate a distributed team across locations, ensuring effective collaboration and timely program execution
• Direct roadmap execution for each initiative, tracking milestones while ensuring resources are allocated appropriately to meet deliverables
• Maintain technical oversight of transformations, including legacy system decommissioning and modern AWS-based data architecture adoption

REQUIREMENTS

• Certified SAFe Agilist or SAFe Program Consultant with extensive hands-on experience in managing large programs using the SAFe approach
• Significant experience delivering complex, data-centric projects in the financial services sector
• Expertise in financial services, including knowledge of party data, instrument data (e.g., OTC derivatives), and trade lifecycle management
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate globally distributed teams of 30+ members across locations effectively
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills to engage confidently with executive leadership

NICE TO HAVE

• Background in technical areas, including AWS data services (e.g., S3, Glue, Athena), API design (REST, GraphQL), and legacy platforms (C#, SQL, SSIS)
• Familiarity with modernization initiatives, including the decommissioning of legacy systems and cloud migrations
• Understanding of data strategy concepts such as reusable platforms, data quality frameworks, and varied ingestion methods like message buses
• Awareness of DevOps principles like CI/CD pipelines and automated testing, with a focus on fostering high-performing teams
• Experience managing cross-regional teams effectively and adapting to global program dynamics

WE OFFER

• EPAM Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Protection benefits including life assurance, income protection and critical illness cover
• Private medical insurance and dental care
• Employee Assistance Program
• Competitive group pension plan
• Cyclescheme, Techscheme and season ticket loans
• Various perks such as free Wednesday lunch in-office, on-site massages and regular social events
• Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, over 22,000 courses on LinkedIn Learning Solutions and much more
• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program
• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program
• *All benefits and perks are subject to certain eligibility requirements