Lead Technical Program Manager

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader seeks a Lead Technical Program Manager in Bournemouth. The role involves spearheading complex technology projects, managing resources, and fostering stakeholder engagement. Expertise in technical program management, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in agile methodologies are essential. This role is integral to aligning technology initiatives with business objectives and requires exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• Expertise in leading complex technology projects in a large organization.
• Ability to establish productive working relationships across teams.
• Proven track record in resource and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans for technology solutions.
• Identify and mitigate risks to maintain project momentum.
• Collaborate with teams to define program scope and objectives.

Skills

Technical program management

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Analytical reasoning

Job description

Overview

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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

Employer Description

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 strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected attributes, including age. 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.

Organization Description

J.P. Morgan\'s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.