Senior Technology Project Manager (Integration &AI ) - 12 month FTC

• Manage and deliver a high-impact, multi-jurisdictional, complex, integration layer implementation project and supporting Technology & 3rd party workstreams in a fast-paced and virtual environment, from discovery through to delivery and successful transition and adoption in line with the agreed delivery framework.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and technical stakeholders to define project goals, success metrics, and roadmaps for AI innovation and implementation.
• Drive strategic planning and execution of AI initiatives, including risk management, resource allocation, and change management across multiple business units.
• Stay current with AI trends and technologies, translating emerging capabilities into actionable project opportunities that deliver measurable business value.
• Own the delivery roadmap and ensure timely, high-quality execution of technology projects and programs.
• Monitor and report on delivery KPIs, ensuring continuous improvement in velocity, quality, and customer satisfaction.
• Plan and manage resources and ensure that projects are staffed with the appropriate skills and experience, from both in-house and vender-supplied near-shore teams.
• Estimate and forecast the time and cost to deliver outcomes, informing project, programme, and departmental budgets.

• Lead the technical design and implementation of the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform as the enterprise integration layer.
• Define and enforce integration architecture standards, API governance, and best practices.
• Collaborate with business and technology teams to identify, prioritize, and deliver high-value integration use cases.
• Provide hands-on leadership in the development of APIs, connectors, and integration flows.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance frameworks.
• Work with delivery managers and project leads to ensure timely, high-quality delivery of integration solutions.
• Act as the primary technical liaison between internal teams and external MuleSoft implementation partners.
• Evaluate vendor proposals, capabilities, and delivery plans to ensure alignment with project goals and enterprise standards.
• Oversee vendor performance, ensuring timely delivery, quality assurance, and adherence to contractual obligations.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer and capability building within internal teams to reduce long-term vendor dependency.
• Manage escalations and resolve technical or delivery issues in collaboration with vendor teams.
• Ensure vendor solutions are well-documented, supportable, and integrated into the broader enterprise architecture.

• Drive agile maturity through coaching, training, and firsthand support.
• Set the standards and principles, ensuring the use of Azure Dev Ops and other tools aligns.
• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Business stakeholders to ensure alignment and shared ownership of outcomes.
• Establish and maintain robust governance structures to ensure compliance, risk management, and stakeholder visibility.
• Lead regular delivery reviews, retrospectives, and performance assessments.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, and compliance standards, particularly those relevant to the finance industry.
• Stay up to date on the latest trends and best practices in project delivery and agile methodologies, seeking innovative ways to leverage technology, automation and AI.
• Development and presentation of Business Cases to socialise the benefits and secure funding.

• Helps to drive the Big Picture forward to the ground level - interpret the reality of how the vision is likely to be enacted.
• Can establish an operational strategy which is aligned to the Big Picture.
• Displays a strong empathy with the clients and stakeholder - voices their needs, reactions, and concerns to the organisation.
• Is vigilant in terms of understanding external trends, regulatory and economic factors along with technological changes which are likely to impact on the organisation - imports this understanding to counteract complacency.
• Garners support and challenges when appropriate to secure results.
• Evaluates and integrates emerging technologies to enhance the platform's capabilities, particularly in support of AI and automation initiatives.

• 15+ years of demonstrable experience in delivering complex projects and programs on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards, using agile methodologies.
• Strong vendor management, working with global system integrators, system vendors, and other delivery partners to create a successful ecosystem to deliver success.
• 8+ years of experience in software engineering or integration architecture, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role.
• Proven experience implementing MuleSoft Anypoint Platform in a complex enterprise environment.
• Strong understanding of API-led connectivity, microservices, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Proficiency in designing and developing RESTful APIs, RAML specifications, and reusable assets.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud-native integration.
• Familiarity with security protocols (OAuth, JWT, TLS) and data governance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Excellent communication: communicates with clarity and confidence at all levels; adapts style and content to the needs of the audience by being inspirational.
• Strong background in agile delivery methodologies (Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, etc.).
• Deep understanding of delivery metrics, governance frameworks, and performance management.
• Experience with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or similar.

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