Technical Programme Manager

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Nottingham Trent House (95002), United Kingdom, Nottingham, NottinghamshireTechnical Programme ManagerAbout the role At Capital One, a strong emphasis on technology enabled change is vital as a large proportion of our business strategy is enabled through technology related change.As a Technical Program Manager (TPM), we’re looking for someone that can help us build world class technical solutions, to ultimately enable Capital One customers to have incredible experiences.  You will play a key role in defining and delivering the future of Capital One architecture. In this role you'll not only be working with a dynamic tech team, but also collaborate with cross functional teams across the business to help define product roadmaps and ultimately future strategy.In addition to the technical programs, you will also work to pave the way for an expanding TPM discipline within the team, by leveraging your industry knowledge and experience to teach the organisation what a great TPM can achieve.We’re always thinking about what’s next, about how we can innovate and inspire, and about how we can develop the tools our customers need to improve their financial lives - by leveraging best in class technology. That’s where you come in. What you’ll doLead programs that deliver on critical business goals, overseeing the full lifecycle including planning, execution and deliveryBring cross functional resources together to tackle a wide range of technical business problemsContribute to the evolution and the effective day to day running of the TPM and wider change management function, leveraging your industry knowledge and experience to help build a best in class TPM functionInspire and influence others to focus on solving clear customer problems and deliver with a customer-first mindset.Provide clear communication and coordination between delivery teams and wider business stakeholdersAdapt your methodology and style to suit different scenariosChallenge and stress testing plans, scope and delivery approaches  Deal with ambiguity and navigating effectively when processes are not clearly defined or understoodIdentify ways to improve overall efficiency and ways of working for the TPM and delivery teamsWhat we’re looking forStrong technical backgrounds (ideally building highly scalable platforms, products, or services) with the ability to proactively identify and mitigate technical risks throughout delivery life-cycleExperience as a TPM leader to grow and develop a team of TPMs, while also building the foundations for the TPM practiceProven experience of delivering change in a fast paced environment, utilising a variety of delivery methodologies including Agile and MSPAbility to simplify the technically complex and drive well-educated decisions across product, engineering, design, and data science representativesExcellent problem solving skills, providing structured thinking and understanding to problems, transforming them into actionable work for teams, coupled with an unwavering desire to deliver for our customers and businessProven experience of managing cross team dependencies, risks and issuesYou are confident in leading through ambiguity, in a fast paced, changing environmentStrong relationship building and collaboration skills to steer and guide teams and stakeholders up to Director/Sponsor level.A credible track record of improving the effectiveness of deliveryProven experience of managing cross team governance and reportingA passion for leading, coaching and nurturing the very best talentComfortable working in a complex regulated environment (experience is desirable)Where and how you'll workThis is a permanent position based in our Nottingham office.  We have a hybrid working model, so you’ll be based in our Nottingham office and expected to be in office 3 days a week. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you.What’s in it for youBring us all this - and you’ll be handsomely rewarded with a role contributing to the long term strategy for an organisation committed to transformationWe offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers)Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance – with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leaveOpen-plan workspaces and facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee caféWhat you should know about how we recruit:We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it’s about what you do, not just what you say. That’s why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages.We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few:REACH – Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and alliesOutFront – to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associatesMind Your Mind – signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for allWomen in Tech – promoting an inclusive environment in techEmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industryCapital One is committed to diversity in the workplace.If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact ukrecruitment@capitalone.com  All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment.For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Careers@capitalone.comCapital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site.Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC).Who We AreAt Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding.Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.
Location:
Clifton
Job Type:
FullTime