Technical Project Delivery Manager (up to 12 months fixed term contract)

About The Role

We are looking for a seasoned and driven Technical Project Delivery Manager.

We have a fixed term position for up to 12 months, to work within our Project Management Office and help deliver key projects.

As our Technical Project Delivery Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering projects and initiatives critical to allpay's operations, involving systems that process annual transactions worth billions of pounds, serving both internal stakeholders and our extensive client and customer base.

Our Technical Project Delivery Manager will report into the Programme Manager and the department’s core purpose is to manage a portfolio of IT initiatives from inception through to completion considering business priorities, risks and benefits.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead the overall planning, coordination, and delivery of projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and agile principles and acting as a champion for the Portfolio Management office.
• Contribute to the release planning of the broader portfolio/programmes, leveraging agile methodologies to adapt to evolving priorities and market demands.
• Demonstrate a positive and open attitude to change and transformation.
• Possess an ability to translate complex concepts between business customers and technical project teams.
• Facilitate agile ceremonies and processes, ensuring teams remain focused, aligned, and empowered to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Proactively identify, report and mitigate project risks and issues, leveraging agile frameworks to adapt and respond to changing circumstances effectively throughout the project delivery life cycle.
• You will lead efforts to enforce project management best practices, methodologies, and standards, ensuring consistency, quality, and compliance across project delivery activities.

About You

• Project Management Expertise: You’ve managed a diverse range of projects (inception to completion) across various business areas and functions, demonstrating adaptability between agile and waterfall environments.
• Natural Leader with excellent communication skills: You’re a strong communicator and problem-solver fostering collaboration and accountability among internal and external stakeholders.
• Tech-Savvy: You understand the ins and outs of software, databases, and system design, and can translate technical jargon to facilitate effective communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Committed to professional development: Certified Project Management qualification and/or IT or Management qualification, reflecting a commitment to professional development and best practices.
• Industry Knowledge: You’ll have sound knowledge of Financial Services, particularly in areas such as BACS, direct debits, payment cards, prepaid, and cash transactions.

Why Join our PMO Team?

You will get involved in meaningful work that has a real impact on our clients and the industry, and you’ll join a professional and dedicated team that values curiosity, collaboration, integrity and agility.

Here at allpay, we follow an Office First working model, reflecting the importance we place on in-person collaboration across our teams, most of whom are based on-site. While we are open to discussing flexible working arrangements, a strong on-site presence will be essential to support the existing teams and projects

About Us

Why Join allpay?

People are at the heart of allpay, and we're proud to offer a competitive benefits package. This includes, Defined contribution group pension scheme, Income protection, Life assurance, Private Healthcare and a wide range of health and wellbeing options, as well as excellent Learning and Development opportunities.

On-Site Amenities at Hereford

Subsidised Café & Restaurant - Enjoy great food and quality coffee at discounted prices in our staff-only café and restaurant.

Staff Gym - Free access to our on-site gym, making it easy to fit exercise into your day.

The Sidings - Our on-site farm shop and café, open to the public, offering fresh local produce and a relaxed space to unwind.

These amenities mean you can enjoy a healthy lunch, fit in exercise before or after work, and take quality breaks without needing to travel.

Think You Need to Tick Every Single Box? You Really Don't

If this role catches your eye, apply. We prioritise attitude, behaviours and our shared values. Skills grow; integrity, agility and curiosity are what make you stand out.

We welcome brilliant people from all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including those who think differently, learn differently, or bring unique approaches to problem-solving. Different minds make our teams stronger.

If you'd benefit from any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, whether that's extra time, a quieter space, a different format, or something else that helps you shine, just let us know. We're here to make the process work for you.

To ensure fairness and compliance, CVs must not be submitted via email. Unsolicited CVs, including those from existing partners, will not be considered and will be treated as a free gift. If we choose to engage with these candidates, no fees will be payable, and submission implies acceptance of these terms. We appreciate your support in maintaining a smooth and transparent recruitment process.

We are a company committed to Equal Opportunities.

All roles at allpay Limited are subject to successful background checks, including a DBS check and credit check.