Finance Project Team - Project Manager - Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Project Manager to lead transformative projects within the Finance Project Team. This role offers the chance to drive operational improvements and enhance corporate reporting through strategic initiatives. You will collaborate with key stakeholders, manage project delivery from inception to completion, and navigate the transition from Waterfall to Agile methodologies. The ideal candidate will possess extensive project management experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and innovation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive project management experience in finance or risk.
• Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver projects enhancing corporate reporting platforms.
• Manage the project management process transitioning to Agile methodology.

Skills

Project Management

Finance

Business Analysis

Change Management

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

Job description

Job Description

You will have the opportunity to drive the support of specific workstreams within individual projects and assist in the development and deployment of the Strategic Operating model.

As a Project Manager in the Finance Project Team, you will lead and deliver projects that enhance functionality and reporting provided by existing corporate reporting platforms. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end project delivery following the Project Life Cycle. You will partner with key business and technology partners to analyze business/operational processes, identify requirements, oversee technology build, manage user testing, and coordinate solution implementation. Additionally, you will provide senior management with comprehensive project updates.

Job Responsibilities

• Support specific workstreams within projects and assist in deploying the Strategic Operating model.
• Lead sub-working groups or create key project deliverables such as data analysis, process flows, RACI diagrams, and communications to support the strategic model.
• Assist in addressing key program issues or risks to ensure resolution.
• Collaborate with external operational leadership, SMEs, and stakeholders to design and implement the global operating model.
• Develop change management plans to transition from current to target operating models.
• Manage the project process, transitioning from Waterfall to Agile methodology.
• Document business requirements and user stories.
• Manage UAT activities, including defining test strategies and overseeing testers.
• Maintain project plans, metrics, risks/issues, and prepare status reports for stakeholders and senior management.
• Support other projects with business and data analysis and communicate updates via scorecards.
• Analyze and document key business discussions and requirements, managing timelines, risks, issues, and dependencies.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Extensive project management experience.
• Experience in Finance, Accounting, or Risk.
• Proficiency in developing and executing project plans and business analysis.
• Experience in operational, process, or organizational design and change management.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated personal initiative, ownership, and accountability.
• Effective interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and institutional investors worldwide. We are committed to building trusted, long-term partnerships and value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on protected attributes and provide reasonable accommodations for religious, mental health, or physical disabilities.

About the Team

Our Commercial & Investment Bank operates across banking, markets, securities services, and payments, serving clients in over 100 countries. We provide strategic advice, capital raising, risk management, and liquidity solutions worldwide.