Lead Technical Program Manager

Testing Site - JPMC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager to guide critical technology programs within Corporate Technology Portfolio Governance and Execution Management. You will lead advisory and hands-on efforts, managing budgets, resources, and high-performing teams to deliver funded initiatives aligned with business goals.

Leverage your deep technical expertise and leadership to navigate ambiguity, influence decisions, and drive innovative solutions in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading complex technology projects and programs in a large organization.
• Advanced expertise in stakeholder management to influence decision-making across cross-functional teams and clients.
• Proven track record managing resources and budgets in fast-paced, agile environments.
• Ability to break down business/technical objectives into actionable tasks using analytical reasoning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans with technical requirements, resources, and timelines to ensure on-time delivery of technology solutions.
• Identify and mitigate risks, addressing roadblocks and implementing contingency plans to maintain momentum.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define program scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with business goals.
• Assess program performance using analytics and implement data-driven improvements to boost efficiency and effectiveness.
• Champion agile methodologies and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team.

Skills

Technical Program Management

Stakeholder Management

Resource & Budget Management

Analytical Reasoning

Tools

AI-enabled tooling

Job description

Leverage your deep technical expertise and leadership to guide cutting-edge projects, fostering growth and innovation in a dynamic environment. As a Lead Technical Program Manager at JPMorganChase within the Corporate Technology Portfolio Governance and Execution Management team, you will support the delivery lifecycle of funded initiatives both in an advisory capacity and hands-on management of the most critical, high-risk Corporate Technology programs. Leveraging your deep knowledge of technical principles, practices, and theories is essential for developing innovative solutions, while simultaneously effectively managing resources, budgets, and high-performing teams. Your strong analytical reasoning and adaptability skills will enable you to navigate through ambiguity and change, ensuring that technology initiatives align with business goals. With advanced communication and stakeholder management abilities, you will foster productive working relationships and influence decision-making to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. As a subject matter expert, you will contribute to the development of operational plans and risk management strategies, ensuring the highest quality and professionalism in service delivery.

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

• 5+ years of experience or equivalent 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
• 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

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Increasing technical fluency in the use of AI-enabled tooling that can be applied to increase productivity, optimise outputs, and support decision making