Lead Technical Program Manager

JPMorganChase; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Bournemouth is seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager to spearhead intricate technology projects within the Commercial and Investment Bank. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise in program management and stakeholder relations to drive business objectives forward. This role requires a strong analytical skill set and experience managing resources in a fast-paced, agile environment. The firm values diversity and inclusion in their hiring processes.

Qualifications

• Expertise in leading complex technology projects and programs in a large organization.
• Ability to establish productive working relationships and influence decision-making.
• Proven track record in managing resources and budgets in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans for technology solutions.
• Identify risks and implement contingency plans to maintain project momentum.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Utilize analytical reasoning to enhance program performance and efficiency.
• Champion agile methodologies and foster continuous learning and innovation.

Skills

Technical program management

Stakeholder management

Analytical reasoning

Vendor management

Agile methodologies

Job description

As a Lead Technical Program Manager within Commercial and Investment Bank, Markets Technology, you will spearhead the delivery of intricate technology projects and programs that propel the firm's business objectives forward. You will leverage your profound knowledge of technical principles, practices, and theories to devise innovative solutions, while adeptly managing resources, budgets, and high-performing teams. Your exceptional analytical skills and adaptability will empower you to navigate uncertainty and change, ensuring that technology initiatives are in harmony with business goals. With your advanced communication and stakeholder management skills, you will cultivate productive working relationships and influence decision-making to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, incorporating technical requirements, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure on-time delivery of technology solutions
• Identify and mitigate risks, proactively addressing potential roadblocks and implementing contingency plans to maintain project and program momentum
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and business stakeholders, to define program scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with overall business goals
• Utilize advanced analytical reasoning to assess program performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement data-driven optimizations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Champion the adoption of agile methodologies and technical solutions, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Expertise in technical program management, leading complex technology projects and programs in a large organization
• Advanced expertise in stakeholder management, with the ability to establish productive working relationships and influence decision-making across cross-functional teams and clients
• Advanced experience in utilizing technical fluency, including knowledge of vendor products and managing vendor relations, to enable on-demand access to shared pools of applications and services
• Proven track record of effectively managing resources, budgets, and high-performing teams in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in applying analytical reasoning and problem-solving techniques to break down business, technical, or operational objectives into manageable tasks and activities

About the Company

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. 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.