Lead Technical Program Manager - AI / ML

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm seeks a Lead Technical Program Manager to guide complex technology projects, ensuring alignment with business goals. This role requires over 5 years of experience in technical program management and proficiency in stakeholder management. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in AI tools and cloud platforms to drive efficiency and innovation. The position is based in London and offers the chance to work at the forefront of technology within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical program management with complex technology projects.
• Advanced skills in stakeholder management and relationship building.
• Proficient in managing resources, budgets, and teams in agile settings.
• Solid understanding of AI tools, cloud platforms, and enterprise architecture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans for technology solutions.
• Identify and mitigate risks to maintain project momentum.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on objectives.
• Use analytical reasoning to assess and optimize program performance.
• Champion agile methodologies and promote a culture of learning.

Skills

Technical program management

Stakeholder management

Analytical reasoning

AI/ML tools understanding

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Job description

Lead Technical Program Manager - AI / ML

LONDON, LONDON, United Kingdom

• Location: 25 Bank Street, Canary Wharf, London, Greater London, E14 5JP, GB

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 in Enterprise Technology, you will drive the successful delivery of complex technology projects and programs that will help reaching business goals across the firm. 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.
• 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.
• Good understanding of AI tools and capabilities, including experience with AI/ML‑driven solutions and their application in enterprise environments.
• Solid knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and best practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (such as AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud‑native solution design.

About Us

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. Our first‑class business in a first‑class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long‑term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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 ourFAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

About the Team

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.