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.
Responsibilities & Deliverables:
Job Level: TP4 – Senior Technical Program Manager
Department: Technology / Engineering
Location: Flexible
Reports To: Head of Technical Program Management & Governance
The Software Development Project Manager (TP4) is a senior-level Technical Program Manager responsible for leading complex, cross-functional software development programs. This role requires deep experience in orchestrating enterprise-scale initiatives, strong technical acumen, and the ability to drive alignment across engineering, product, architecture, and business teams.
At the TP4 level, the individual operates with significant autonomy, owns high-impact programs end-to-end, improves organizational delivery processes, and influences technical and business decisions across multiple teams.
Key ResponsibilitiesProgram Leadership & Execution- Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex software projects or multi-team programs.
- Translate business objectives into actionable delivery roadmaps with clear milestones and measurable KPIs.
- Drive alignment across engineering, product, UX, architecture, and business stakeholders.
- Facilitate program ceremonies and decision-making processes to maintain momentum and ensure on-time delivery.
- Partner with engineering leaders to plan release strategies, manage dependencies, and ensure alignment with architectural direction.
- Participate in technical discussions to identify risks, evaluate tradeoffs, and ensure feasibility of solutions.
- Manage cross-team technical dependencies, integrations, and platform-level changes.
- Proactively identify and manage risks and blockers; create mitigation strategies and escalate when needed.
- Manage scope changes and assess impacts on timeline, resources, and quality.
- Maintain high visibility across programs through structured reporting and transparent communication.
- Ensure compliance with SDLC, security, and governance requirements.
- Track performance metrics (e.g., velocity, throughput, quality, predictability) and drive continuous improvement.
- Standardize delivery processes, improve tooling, and strengthen operational efficiency.
- Deliver clear, concise, and data-driven status reports for technical and executive audiences.
- Facilitate alignment across diverse stakeholders with competing priorities.
- Serve as the point of accountability for program delivery outcomes.
- 5–8+ years of experience in technical project management, program management, or software delivery leadership.
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum, Kanban, DevOps, and modern SDLC practices.
- Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, cross-functional software development projects.
- Ability to engage in technical conversations, understand architectural diagrams, and evaluate technical risks.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a bias toward action and ownership.
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Experience working with distributed engineering teams and large enterprise environments.
- Certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe, or similar.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
- Strategic Influence: Drives cross-functional alignment and shapes program strategy.
- Technical Depth: Anticipates engineering risks and navigates system-level complexity.
- Execution Excellence: Delivers consistent results across multiple teams and initiatives.
- Autonomy & Judgment: Operates independently with sound decision-making and prioritization.
- Continuous Improvement: Scales delivery frameworks and improves organizational maturity.
- Delivery of programs on time, within scope, and with high quality.
- Strong stakeholder satisfaction and alignment.
- Predictable, transparent execution supported by effective reporting.
- Improved delivery processes and reduction of systemic risks.
- Demonstrated leadership across engineering, product, and business teams.
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 stand for:
Flexibility: Enjoy unlimited vacation, subject to local regulations and business priorities. Benefit from hybrid working arrangements and inclusive policies such as paid time off for voting, bereavement, and sick leave.
Well‑being: Access confidential one‑to‑one support through our Employee Assistance Program, connect with our network of Wellbeing Champions and Gather Groups, and take part in monthly events and initiatives designed to help you thrive—inside and outside of work.
Health & Financial Security: Medical, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, lifestyle, and other benefits.*
Sustainability: Paid time off for volunteering and donation‑matching opportunities to support causes that matter to you.
Inclusion: Get involved in our inclusion communities, such as Count Me In, Culture@Finastra, Proud@Finastra, Disabilities@Finastra, and Women@Finastra—open to everyone who wants to participate and contribute.
Career Development: Access online learning and accredited courses through our Skills & Career Navigator tool.
Recognition: Take part in our global recognition program, Finastra Celebrates, and share your voice through regular employee surveys that help shape our culture and ways of working.
*Specific benefits may vary by location.
At Finastra, each individual is unique—bringing their own ideas, perspectives, cultural backgrounds, and experiences. We learn from one another, value what makes us different, and create an environment where everyone feels included, supported, and able to be their authentic selves.
Be unique. Be exceptional. Help us make a difference at Finastra.
Skills Required
- 5-8+ years of experience in technical project management, program management, or software delivery leadership.
- Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum, Kanban, DevOps, and modern SDLC practices.
- Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, cross-functional software development projects.
- Ability to engage in technical conversations, understand architectural diagrams, and evaluate technical risks.
- Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a bias toward action and ownership.
- Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
- Experience working with distributed engineering teams and large enterprise environments.
- Certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, SAFe, or similar.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
Finastra Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Finastra and has not been reviewed or approved by Finastra.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave is positioned as flexible/“unlimited” in many roles, which can support work-life balance when team norms allow it. Hybrid/flexible working is also framed as a core part of the overall rewards experience.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is described as relatively generous in the US, with multiple references to roughly three months (or around 12 weeks) fully paid and equal leave for mothers and fathers. This is repeatedly highlighted as a meaningful component of the benefits package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing support is emphasized through offerings like an Employee Assistance Program and TaskHuman coaching, alongside volunteering time off and employee networks. These programs broaden total rewards beyond cash compensation.
Finastra Insights
What We Do
At Finastra our purpose is to unlock the power of finance for everyone & redefine finance for good. We’re the orchestrator of open finance; building and delivering innovative, next-generation technology on our open Fusion software architecture and cloud ecosystem. We’re one of the world’s largest FinTechs, working with over 9,000 customers including 90 of the top 100 banks globally. We’re creating a pioneering open platform that’s disrupting the financial industry, changing how financial software is developed and used. We believe in collaboration for innovation, to unlock the potential of people, businesses and communities. We have an unmatched portfolio of financial software and deliver mission critical solutions for financial institutions of all sizes, on premises or in the cloud. Our open architecture and platform approach embrace a wide ecosystem of partners and co innovators. Together we're leading the way in which applications are written, deployed and consumed in the world of financial services. Our people mission is to be the most loved and inclusive fintech company in the world; a mission we take seriously. DE&I factors into everything we do and every decision we make as a business. When you join Finastra, you open up a world of possibilities. With us, you can supercharge financial institutions, big tech and fintech while also building a more inclusive finance industry. We believe our people thrive when given the opportunity to be their authentic selves and we trust our people to work how, when and where they want; this is OPENworking. Our 2+ policy provides the perfect mix of focused work at home, coupled with the meaningful connection that comes from in person collaboration, coaching and community. We're rolling out a new programme where our people take as much leave as they need; we do not count vacation days and we trust our people to work in a way that suits them, when it suits them. Come join the future of Fintech, and make your world. OPEN.
