Payments Technology Project Manager | S3 | Payments Technology | Milton Keynes | Internal Mobility

Payments Technology Project Manager | S3 | Payments Technology | Milton Keynes | Internal Mobility Country: United Kingdom IT STARTS HERE Santander ( www.santander.com ) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation , and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together , we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation , and the courage to challenge what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference . Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper . We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management. Join Our Community A great opportunity is available to join the Core Payments Technology Team as a Payments Technology Project Manager. This is a very exciting time for the Payments Technology Team as we transform how we operate within the Bank alongside the Payments Centre of Excellence and key suppliers such as Getnet, in order to transform our technical architecture and how we operate in order to meet evolving customer expectations and industry changes (such as ISO20022). You will help shape our organisation and develop our exceptional people to meet the constantly changing environment that we operate in as we drive radical transformation and simplification across our systems. We are building a motivated team with big goals, so we seek individuals who are truly passionate about their work and possess the enthusiasm to make things happen. If you share our passion for technology and payments, come join us and deliver! THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE The Core Payments Technology Team is looking for a Payments Technology Project Manager based out of Milton Keynes. This role is a 12 month secondment/FTC. We’re shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for: You’ll be responsible for delivering E2E technology changes required to support Payments E2E customer journeys within Santander UK Supporting Payments Centre of Excellence colleagues and suppliers to ensure accurate and timely delivery of solutions based on business needs, financial and functional analyses. Lead payments technology changes delivered by third parties outside of the scope of PagoNxt accountability Manage dependencies with other parts of Santander UK Technology (eg Digital channels, Financial Crime etc) and key third parties, enabling PagoNxt to deliver successfully Guides a team through the project by making sure the schedule, budget, and communications are aligned in order to hit the project’s goals. WHAT YOU’LL BRING Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring. The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Professional Experience IT project management experience (Required) Experience and understanding of end to end payments flows applicable to the UK market (such as Faster Payments, ICS, BACS, Swift, CHAPS) (Required) Broad technology delivery experience with an understanding key technologies from mainframe to cloud, and methodologies including Agile and Waterfall (Required) Ability and experience of collaborating and managing dependencies across areas of the bank (Required) Experience working with key suppliers and managing budgets (Required) Key understanding of interdependencies across Santander UK technology teams (Required) It would also be nice for you to have: Experience with procurement and third-party management processes (Preferred) Experience and understanding of ISO20022 and end to end payment journey implications of using this (Preferred) Experience collaborating with Group suppliers (Preferred) Experience documenting IT demand analysis trends in a technical or business manner (Preferred) Hard skills Payments & Cards Domain Expertise Project & Delivery Management Risk, Regulatory knowledge / understanding Soft Skills Stakeholder Management & Influencing Communication & Collaboration Problem Solving & Adaptability WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return. Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It’s about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive — personally and professionally. Salary Range: £59,200.00 - £88,800.00 per annum (depending on experience) This salary range represents the expected remuneration for the role. Annual salary is based on a standard 35-hour working week. Actual salary offered will depend on skills, experience, qualifications and location. Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring. Wellbeing that goes beyond work — we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support. Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support. Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve. Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what’s possible across our international network. Ready to be recognised? It starts with you. LOCAL COMPLIANCE At Santander, we’re proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone — regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation. We’re committed to creating a recruitment experience that’s accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates. We want our people to thrive — at work and at home — while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow. To make this possible, our roles are site-based with a hybrid working pattern , where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles). When applying, please consider the travel distance, time and cost to your chosen office location(s). We welcome applications on the understanding that, should you be offered this role, there may be no relocation package available. Santander will pay the employer mandatory government fees that are required to pay in connection with visa sponsorship. You may be liable for your own personal employee immigration and relocation costs WHAT TO DO NEXT If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply. For further Guidance please visit Internal Mobility - Candidate Guidance . If you want to know more about the opportunity: Please contact Matthew Rigby – matthew.ribgy@santander.co.uk Contact Number: - 07595055703