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Technical Project Manager

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Summary

A Technical Project Manager in London who plans and drives end-to-end delivery of technical projects—platform enhancements, third-party integrations, game launches, and regulatory compliance updates—breaking requirements into timelines and milestones while keeping engineering, product, and business stakeholders aligned.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with Product Manager and Dev Lead to plan and execute projects.
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of technical projects including platform enhancements, third-party integrations, game launches, and regulatory compliance updates.
  • Break down complex requirements into executable project plans with timelines, milestones, and clear ownership.
  • Ensure alignment between engineering, product, and business stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Utilise project management practices to track progress, identify delivery risks, and proactively resolve blockers.
  • Facilitate sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and release coordination.
  • Serve as a technical point of contact for troubleshooting complex issues related to platforms, APIs, infrastructure and backoffice systems.
  • Evaluate technical solution from Dev Team and ensure it is aligned with architectural standards and business goals.
  • Work hands-on with engineers to analyze root causes, validate technical assumptions, and support debugging efforts when needed.
  • Mentor and coach team members on technical practices, communication, and problem-solving approaches.
  • Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement within the development team.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • 10+ years of experience in technical lead or managing position, particularly in cloud and web applications.
  • Strong hands-on knowledge and experience in developing scalable Java applications with Java 17+, Sprint boot 3+ and/or REACT programming.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven analytical problem-solving skills and mentorship skills.
  • Experience collaborating with technical teams, including DevOps, infrastructure engineers, and software developers.
  • Exceptional organisational, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana) and Agile/Scrum methodologies. Nice to have.
  • Familiarity with DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Experience managing global or multi-regional projects.
  • Experience of introducing AI into project and product team will be a plus.

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