Principal Technical Program Manager

Job Description
Elevate your career by steering multi-faceted tech programs, integrating innovative solutions for a dynamic impact across global operations.
As a Principal Technical Program Manager in JP Morgan Chase, Corporate & Investment Bank's, Digital & Platform Services team , you will lead complex, multi-functional technology projects and programs that will impact experiences for multiple groups across the firm, including clients, employees, and stakeholders. Your advanced analytical reasoning and adaptability skills will enable you to break down business, technical, and operational objectives into manageable tasks, while navigating through ambiguity and driving change. With demonstrated technical fluency, you will effectively manage resources, budgets, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that align with the firm's strategic goals. Your exceptional communication and influencing abilities will foster productive relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and effective risk management. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the development of new policies and processes, shaping the future of our technology landscape.
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. We serve a diverse client base including corporations, governments and institutions of all sizes across sectors and regions in 100 countries. With our complete product set, the CIB meets the full spectrum of financing needs from daily trading and transaction processing to strategic events and actions. Digital & Platform Services is positioned within the Commercial and Investment Bank (CIB), and brings together Operations, Technology, Digital, Data & AI. D&PS is a key enabler in powering the successful franchise of CIB. The organization consists of product managers, designers, data scientists, technologists and business representatives who work together with creativity and discipline in order to produce best-in-class, efficient, thoughtful innovative solution for our clients - both internal and external.
This role sits within the Transformation Office, reporting into the Head of the Digital & Platform Services Strategy and Client Relationship Management implementation lead. The newly formed Transformation Office functions as a strategic accelerator driving execution of strategic initiatives, with an initial focus of leading the implementation of the CRM program. Given the importance of the transformation, as part of this role you will have the unique opportunity to work closely with our most senior leaders across the business.
Job responsibilities

• Lead and oversee multiple technical programs and projects from inception to completion. Ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Manage operating model - responsible for documentation, implementation, change management and ongoing strategy and planning. Maintain and monitor list of key program-level dependencies including across application groups and proactively track through to completion. Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives, key results (OKRs) and report on program outcomes, prioritizing the book of work against key milestones and managing team capacity accordingly.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and operations. Communicate program status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and executive leadership. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Advise and influence senior leaders and business executives on key business decisions required and major change initiatives. Develop deep, trust-based advisor relationships with key client stakeholders in management, Global Technology and the Lines of Business to drive delivery and achieve organizational alignment and buy-in
• Provide strategic guidance and framework to supporting business, operations, data product, and technology teams to drive delivery of firm initiatives. Develop a solid working knowledge of the CIB products, applications, architecture and dependent products. Evaluate and recommend technologies and solutions that align with business objectives. Champion the adoption of agile methodologies and technical solutions, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team
• Collaborate with your team to build frameworks, content, hypothesis sets, analyses, and roadmaps for solutions. Develop junior team members both formally and informally, including serving as a mentor.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 10+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technical program management, leading complex technology projects and programs in large organizations
• Demonstrated proficiency in technical solutions, vendor product knowledge, managing vendor relations, and implementing solutions
• Advanced analytical reasoning skills, applying critical thinking and problem-solving techniques to break down business, technical, and operational objectives
• Advanced knowledge of project and program management methodologies, tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Confluence), and techniques, with a proven track record of delivering projects on time and within budget
• Proven ability in leading through change, managing dependencies, and controlling change in high-pressure, shifting environments
• Advanced expertise in stakeholder management, establishing productive relationships, and driving beneficial outcomes aligned with firm objectives.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Deep expertise in technology enabled program delivery and/or COO technology delivery experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification.
• Extensive knowledge of the product development life cycle, technical design, and data analytics, proven ability to influence the adoption of key product life cycle activities including discovery, ideation, strategic development, requirements definition, and value management
• Experience leading complex data architecture projects supporting system design, testing and operational stability

About Us
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team
The Corporate & Investment Bank is a global leader across investment banking, wholesale payments, markets and securities services. The world's most important corporations, governments and institutions entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, raise capital, manage risk and extend liquidity in markets around the world.