Lead Technical Program Manager - Digital Enablement

J.P. Morgan; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager to spearhead intricate technology projects. The ideal candidate will manage resources and budgets while leveraging technical expertise to align projects with business goals. Strong stakeholder management and analytical skills are essential in this dynamic role based in the City of London.

Qualifications

• Expertise in leading complex technology projects in a large organization.
• Ability to establish productive working relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience in managing resources and budgets in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans using Agile frameworks.
• Identify and mitigate risks to maintain project momentum.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define program scope.

Skills

Technical program management

Stakeholder management

Analytical reasoning

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 within Digital Enablement, Payment Technology, part of Commercial and Investment Bank, 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 using Agile frameworks and methodologies, 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