Junior Technical Project Manager

Starling Bank

. Deliver critical, strategic programmes within a technical and product domain .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomJuniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end Project and Programme Management within technology and financial services, effectively coordinating complex projects and collaborating with Engineering and Product teams. Possesses strong communication skills to convey technical concepts and manage relationships with external vendors and partners.

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End-To-End Project ManagementExperience In Software-As-A-ServiceStrong Experience Working On Cards ProjectsTechnical Communication SkillsCreative Problem-Solving

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementProgramme ManagementSoftware Development LifecycleTechnical Solutions DeliveryMetrics ReportingProcess ImprovementRisk ManagementDependency ManagementImplementation OversightVendor Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationStrong Interpersonal SkillsAdaptabilityCreative Problem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesTechnologyCards ProjectsExternal Payment SchemesSaaS Sector

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver critical, strategic programmes within a technical and product domain
Manage and coordinate a portfolio of multiple complex, inter-dependent projects
Serve as the key bridge between Engineering, Clients and Delivery partners
Support the Software Development Lifecycle by working with Engineering Leads to understand dependencies and complexities
Coordinate work and effort across multiple teams
Support Product and Engineering in producing achievable plans
Maintain a real-time understanding of client competing needs against internal capacity
Identify risks of over-commitment and ensure realistic delivery timelines
Own relationships with external vendors and payment schemes
Ensure external services meet high standards and hold partners accountable for project delivery
Provide reporting and metrics on delivery progress and tracking against plans
Monitor processes and implement improvements
Oversee end-to-end implementation of complex projects across different business areas
Collaborate with Engineering and Product teams, external payment schemes and technology providers

Requirements

What you’ll need

End-to-end Project or Programme Management experience, ideally within a technology or financial services environment
Proven experience working directly with Engineering and Product teams to deliver complex technical solutions
Experience in the software-as-a-service sector
A 'hands-on' and adaptable approach to programme delivery
Ability to thrive in a flexible, fast-paced environment where priorities can shift
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience communicating complex technical topics
Strong interpersonal skills
Creative problem-solving ability to navigate ambiguity and technical hurdles
Technical skills and ability to talk to Product and Engineering teams
Strong experience working on cards projects is highly desirable
Previous experience working in Financial Services or Technology companies would be an advantage

Benefits

Comp & perks

33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you)
An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off
16 hours paid volunteering time a year
Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme
Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection
Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care
Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton
Generous family-friendly policies
Incentives refer a friend scheme
Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing
Flexible working requests considered and hybrid working approach