Technical Product Manager Post Merger Integration

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Own the technology integration roadmap from discovery through to live cutover and post-migration stabilisation

Lead API mapping, system architecture design, and integration specifications across all platforms

Manage core banking system integration, digital channel consolidation, data migration, and infrastructure cutover

Coordinate with engineering teams, technology vendors, and business workstream leads to align technical deliverables to programme milestones

Define and maintain integration playbooks, API specifications, technical runbooks, and cutover plans

Monitor system performance (latency, reliability, transaction integrity) during and post-integration

Technology Strategy & Roadmap Ownership Define, own, and execute the technology integration strategy and product roadmap, aligning to the merger's business objectives, regulatory requirements, and IT architecture standards. Prioritise technology workstreams to maximise integration velocity and minimise customer disruption.

Core Banking & System Integration Lead the integration of core banking platforms, digital channels, payment systems, and data infrastructure across the two merging entities. Manage vendor relationships with core banking providers, ensuring timely certifications and technical sign-off at each integration milestone.

Product Lifecycle Management (SDLC) Drive end-to-end product delivery using Agile and SDLC best practices from requirements gathering and technical design, through development, UAT, and live deployment. Maintain integration backlogs, sprint plans, and release schedules in tools such as Jira and Confluence.

Stakeholder Engagement & Technical Communication Act as the primary liaison between senior business stakeholders, engineering teams, IT vendors, and Compliance/Legal. Translate complex technical dependencies into business-friendly language for SteerCo and executive audiences.

Data Migration & Quality Assurance Oversee end-to-end data migration strategy, including data mapping, cleansing, reconciliation, and post-migration validation. Ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance (GDPR, local data residency laws) throughout.

Risk, Performance & Continuous Improvement Identify, assess, and mitigate technology risks (integration failures, system downtime, data loss). Monitor live integration performance metrics and iterate rapidly to resolve issues, ensuring system reliability and SLA adherence post-cutover.