About the job
At Thought Machine, we are on a bold mission to eradicate legacy technology from the world’s banks. We've engineered the backbone of modern banking through cutting-edge core and payments technologies that operate natively in the cloud. This ambitious endeavor requires an exceptional team dedicated to creating unparalleled technology.
Our rapid growth over the past few years has expanded our team to over 550 talented individuals across our offices in London, New York, Singapore, Sydney, and our newly launched Engineering Hub in Lisbon. With more than £500 million raised in funding, our esteemed investors include Molten Ventures, Eurazeo, Intesa Sanpaolo, Temasek, Nyca Partners, JPMorgan Chase Strategic Investments, and Standard Chartered Ventures, among others.
We foster a vibrant culture that empowers our team to deliver top-notch work while enjoying the journey. Thought Machine is consistently recognized for its outstanding workplace culture, achieving one of the highest Glassdoor ratings for UK fintech companies and offering one of the most generous employee share packages in the industry. Acknowledged as one of the world's most innovative fintechs by Global Finance Magazine and highlighted by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s fastest-growing companies for two consecutive years, we have also been awarded the title of UK Best Employer for 2026.
As an Engineering Programme Manager at Thought Machine, you will oversee the successful delivery of intricate technical programs within the engineering division. You will take the lead in planning and shaping each program while supporting the engineering departments that play a crucial role in achieving program success.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee technical programs: including planning, milestone setting, success criteria establishment, and coordination of complex, multi-team, multi-month engineering initiatives.
Effectively communicate schedules, priorities, and updates across all levels of the organization.
Assist engineering departments in identifying alignment gaps and reducing overhead.
Possess a solid understanding of our products and the technical skills necessary to delve into details and propel programs forward.
Maintain an outcome-focused approach, ensuring all efforts align with the intended program goals.
Facilitate collaboration among large, cross-functional teams.
Bring energy and engagement to drive continuous improvement within the engineering organization in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
