Technical Project & Performance Manager
The Role Technical Project & Performance Manager is a blended, high-impact role sitting at the intersection of technical project delivery and strategic portfolio performance management. It both governs and directly drive the execution of key technical projects, while also playing a key part in how we document, visualize, and communicate the health of our overall technology project portfolio and strategy.The role works closely with the Head of Strategic Planning and Delivery and partner with Tech Management, including directors and senior technical leads, making this a role that demands both strong hands-on delivery capability and the ability to operate comfortably at a strategic level. Key ResponsibilitiesProgramme & Project DeliveryOwn and drive the end-to-end delivery of key technical strategic projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and scope are clearly defined, baselined, and continuously monitoredWork closely with senior stakeholders across departments to align project goals, deliverables, and resource allocationProactively identify risks, dependencies, and issues that could impact delivery, and develop clear mitigation strategiesCoordinate technical resources across project teams, ensuring the right skills and tools are in place to succeedCommunicate progress efficiently and transparently to stakeholders at all levels, from technical teams to senior leadershipPortfolio Governance & Performance ManagementSupport the governance of the broader technical project portfolio, ensuring all initiatives have well-defined business cases, clear success criteria, and robust KPI frameworksOversee a structured, recurring process for collecting and consolidating performance updates from project teams, covering status, financials, risks, and key metricsDevelop and maintain visually engaging, automated dashboards that give leadership and stakeholders real-time visibility into portfolio health and project performanceTranslate complex performance data into clear, actionable reports and presentations tailored to both technical and non-technical audiencesMaintain comprehensive, well-structured documentation of strategic initiatives and their performance over timeContinuous Improvement & Stakeholder EngagementAnalyse project and portfolio performance data to surface bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunitiesIntegrate lessons learned from completed projects into future delivery practicesAct as a key liaison between project teams, Tech Management, and wider business stakeholders to maintain alignment and foster collaborationContribute to the continuous improvement of governance processes and reporting frameworks RequirementsProven experience as a Technical Programme Manager or Senior Project Manager, ideally within a technology-driven organisationStrong understanding of technical project delivery, with at least 5 years of experience starting in software development, engineering, or QA roles.Demonstrated ability to govern and report on a portfolio of projects, not just manage individual deliveriesExcellent data visualisation and documentation skills - you know how to make complex information clear, structured, and visually compellingStrong proficiency with project management and reporting tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence, Power BI, or similar)Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum and/or KanbanSolid understanding of project management frameworks and governance best practicesStrong analytical mindset with experience defining and tracking KPIs and performance metricsExceptional communication and stakeholder management skills - equally comfortable presenting to a CTO and working alongside a delivery teamOrganised, structured, and detail-oriented, with a proactive and hands-on approach to getting things done Education / Qualifications / Tools & MethodologiesTechnical background, perhaps started off your career working with software development or within QADegree education in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)Familiarity with strategic planning processes and portfolio-level reporting How will success be measured in this roleRegular performance reviews with your line managerActing in line with FDJ UNITED valuesCompliance with all relevant trainings and other activities related to the role