Technical Product Manager (Software Solution Architect II)
Role Description Technical Product Manager (TPM) London – Hybrid Type: Permanent We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Product Manager (TPM) who combines strong technical acumen with strategic product management expertise in Data Architecture, and DevOps/DevSecOps. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of working closely with CTOs and VP-level engineering leaders, translating complex technical challenges into scalable product strategies and delivering high-impact platform solutions. This role requires a unique blend of technical depth, business understanding, and leadership, ideal for someone who can navigate architectural discussions, influence engineering roadmaps, and align cross-functional teams toward a unified product vision. Experience in the BFSI (Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance) domain—with a strong grasp of compliance, security, and regulatory frameworks—is a strong plus. Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Collaboration: Partner closely with the CTO, VP of Engineering, and senior leadership to define, prioritize, and execute the product and platform strategy.
- Technical Leadership: Understand and articulate complex technical concepts, system architecture, and integration challenges to ensure alignment between product goals and engineering execution.
- Platform Development: Drive the creation and evolution of core technology platforms and services that enable scalable product innovation and cross-functional capabilities.
- Roadmap Ownership: Define and manage product roadmaps, ensuring alignment with business objectives, technical feasibility, and resource constraints.
- Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with engineering, design, compliance, and operations teams to deliver impactful and technically robust solutions.
- Requirements Definition: Translate business and customer needs into detailed product requirements and user stories with a strong technical foundation.
- Execution Oversight: Work with engineering leadership to manage product development cycles, track milestones, and ensure timely, high-quality releases.
- Risk & Compliance Management: (Nice to have) Leverage understanding of BFSI regulations, data privacy, and compliance frameworks to ensure all platform and product initiatives meet required standards.
- Metrics & Reporting: Define KPIs to measure platform performance, adoption, and ROI, presenting progress to executive stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. MBA is a plus.
- Minimum of 10+ years of experience in product management or technical product roles.
- Prior experience reporting directly to a CTO or VP of Engineering.
- Proven ability to work with senior engineering leaders to build platforms or technical products at scale.
- Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, APIs, data platforms, or distributed systems.
- Hands-on background or deep familiarity with Cloud Services (AWS, Azure, or GCP (infrastructure, networking, and cloud-native tools), Data Architecture (data platforms, ETL pipelines, data governance, and analytics integration) and DevOps/DevSecOps (CI/CD, infrastructure as code (IaC), automation, monitoring, and security)
- Advocate for best practices in DevOps and DevSecOps
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to balance long-term vision with pragmatic delivery
- Experience in BFSI, fintech, or other regulated industries, with familiarity in compliance, security, and regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI-DSS, SOC 2, GDPR).
- Work directly with top engineering leadership (CTO, VP of Engineering) to shape the future of our technology platforms.
- Influence company-wide product strategy at the intersection of technology, business, and customer needs.
- Be part of a culture that values innovation, transparency, and technical excellence.