Principal Technical Programme Manager

At R3, our vision is to create a world where value flows freely and business transactions are secure. Our mission is to establish a trusted and sustainable digital economy. We are a growing company with the spirit of a startup, fostering an environment where creativity is valued and each day brings new challenges.

We are seeking a Principal Technical Programme Manager to join our team of tech experts, industry specialists, and innovators in the digital currency sector. In this role, you will oversee the internal program activities to deliver top-notch solutions for our key customers. This entails managing and coordinating numerous projects internally and with clients. The ideal candidate will be adept at balancing client needs with R3's product vision to produce reusable products aligned with strategic objectives.

Solid technical project management expertise is essential, with a focus on distributed technologies and large-scale cloud-based technologies utilizing AWS or Azure. You should be skilled in driving team efficiency, leveraging organizational abilities, and paying attention to detail. Anticipating challenges and risks is key, and the ability to devise effective strategies to tackle them is crucial. Your main stakeholders will include R3 executives across commercial, engineering, and professional service divisions, as well as project managers and client-facing programme managers.

Key Responsibilities - Programme Coordination:

• Lead, manage, and coordinate a significant program comprising multiple projects with varying complexities, encompassing technical, legal, product, and customer-facing tasks involving up to 100 team members from different disciplines. Ensure timely, high-quality, and budget-compliant project delivery.
• Coordinate delivery with external parties such as R3-contracted partners, client teams, and third-party firms engaged in client projects.
• Oversee the development of reusable software products to meet client requirements and uphold quality standards, guiding tangible results for current and future engagements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, QA, and customer-facing teams to ensure cohesive value delivery.

Key Responsibilities - Stakeholder Management:

• Manage essential internal program management artifacts like program plans, risk logs, dashboards, and status reports by collaborating with other workstreams.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders, including CEO, Chief Commercial Officer, Chief Engineering Officer, and Head of Professional Services.
• Work closely with project/program managers leading individual project components.

Key Responsibilities - Governance and Risk Management:

• Spearhead program governance activities collaborating with stakeholders from relevant workstreams.
• Oversee the overall program budget.
• Act as the point of contact for internal escalations, providing updates to stakeholders on project status.
• Monitor and manage program risks, issues, and dependencies across multiple workstreams, ensuring proactive mitigation plans.

Key Responsibilities - Communication and Reporting:

• Generate regular detailed progress reports, status updates, and presentations for key stakeholders, emphasizing achievements, milestones, and obstacles.
• Drive continuous enhancement of internal program-level artifacts at R3, developing reusable templates and toolsets where feasible.

Qualifications & Attributes:

• A minimum of 10 years' experience in managing enterprise projects comprising multiple workstreams, preferably in sophisticated organizations involving client-facing and internal teams.
• Past involvement in delivering large-scale projects focusing on commercial sectors or central banks.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, problem-solving skills, and decision-making prowess, with a proven track record of motivating teams and achieving results.
• International work experience, collaborative and culturally adaptable, with exposure to working with clients in the Gulf region deemed advantageous.
• Proficient in agile practices, software development life cycle, and stakeholder management across various levels.
• Strong communication skills, able to clearly communicate risks and navigate complex dependencies within the organization.
• Experience in implementing cloud-based multi-service products in the financial sector.
• Familiarity with DLT/Blockchain technologies, including Corda or EVM, considered a plus.
• Proficiency in Atlassian Jira & Confluence is preferred.

R3 is a prominent enterprise tech firm specializing in digital solutions for regulated financial markets, promoting operational efficiency, transparency, and enhanced connectivity. Our commitment is to drive market advancement and nurture a secure, open, and resilient digital economy.

R3 is an equal opportunity employer that champions diversity and inclusion, valuing individuals of all backgrounds and characteristics. We focus on creating a work environment where uniqueness and individuality are celebrated and embraced as core strengths that unite us. For more details, you can connect with us on Twitter or LinkedIn.

If you believe you possess great potential to contribute to R3 despite not meeting all criteria mentioned above, feel free to share your CV/resume. We welcome enthusiastic and collaborative individuals eager to join our team.