Lead Technical Program Manager - Delivery Execution - Strategic Funds Control

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm in Bournemouth is seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager to drive the successful delivery of complex technology projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in technical program management and stakeholder management, along with advanced analytical reasoning skills. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and championing agile methodologies to foster innovation in delivering solutions that align with business objectives. Join us for a role that offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to lead impactful projects.

Qualifications

• Experience or equivalent expertise in leading complex technology projects in a large organization.
• Advanced stakeholder management abilities to influence decision-making across teams.
• Proven track record of managing resources and budgets in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans to ensure on-time delivery.
• Identify and mitigate risks to maintain project momentum.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define program scope and objectives.
• Utilize analytical reasoning to enhance program performance and implement optimizations.
• Champion agile methodologies and foster a culture of innovation within the team.

Skills

Technical program management

Stakeholder management

Analytical reasoning

Agile methodologies

Job description

Leverage your deep technical expertise and leadership to guide cutting-edge projects, fostering growth and innovation in a dynamic environment.

As one of the Lead Technical Program Managers for Strategic Funds Control program, within Global Liquidity & Cash Management (Payments Tech), you will drive the successful delivery of complex technology projects and programs (including Market Expansion) 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 simultaneouslyeffectively 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

• 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

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience of delivering technology solutions within the Payments landscape
• Understanding of key aspects of the Payments ecosystem, end to end flows and Product capabilities
• Understanding of Client Liquidity and Cash Management preferred
• Proven track record delivering as part of a wider (LOB level) strategic program