Lead Technical Program Manager | London, UK

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager in London to guide innovative technology projects. Responsibilities include project planning, risk management, and cross-team collaboration. The ideal candidate has expertise in program management, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and experience in agile environments. This role offers a dynamic work setting and opportunities to drive impactful technological initiatives.

Qualifications

• Expertise in leading complex projects in large organizations.
• Strong skills in influencing cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in managing vendors and technical products.
• Experience in agile resource and budget management.
• Ability to break objectives into manageable tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project plans for timely delivery.
• Identify risks and implement contingency plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define goals.
• Analyze program performance and implement optimizations.
• Promote agile methodologies and continuous learning.

Skills

Technical program management

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Analytical reasoning

Problem-solving

Job description

Lead Technical Program Manager

JPMorgan Chase & Co. London, United Kingdom

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 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 utilize your profound knowledge of technical principles, practices, and theories to devise innovative solutions, while managing resources, budgets, and high-performing teams. Your analytical skills and adaptability will help navigate uncertainty and change, ensuring technology initiatives align with business goals. Your communication and stakeholder management skills will help cultivate productive relationships and influence decision-making for mutually beneficial outcomes.

Job responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including technical requirements, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure on-time delivery of solutions.
• Identify and mitigate risks, proactively addressing potential roadblocks and implementing contingency plans to maintain momentum.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and business stakeholders, to define scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with business goals.
• Use analytical reasoning to assess program performance, identify improvements, and implement data-driven optimizations.
• Promote agile methodologies and technical solutions, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Expertise in technical program management, leading complex projects in large organizations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and clients.
• Technical fluency, including knowledge of vendor products and managing vendor relations.
• Proven experience managing resources, budgets, and teams in an agile environment.
• Proficiency in analytical reasoning and problem-solving to break down objectives into manageable tasks.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

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About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to prominent clients worldwide. Our approach to serving clients drives our success. We value diversity and inclusion, and are committed to equal opportunity employment, making reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees.

About the Team

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services, and payments, serving clients in over 100 countries.

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