Lead Technical Project Manager

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader is seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager to guide impactful technology projects that drive organizational transformation. The ideal candidate will lead teams, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and utilize project management tools to ensure seamless project execution. Candidates should have a strong understanding of software development life cycles and relevant qualifications in project management. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Continuous learning

Firmwide initiatives involvement

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of software development life cycles including agile and waterfall.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects with diverse management approaches.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans.
• Identify and mitigate risks to maintain project momentum.
• Collaborate with teams to define program deliverables.
• Assess program performance for data-driven optimizations.

Skills

Software development life cycles understanding

Effective communication with non-technical stakeholders

Building relationships across teams

Managing multiple projects

Using project management tools

Knowledge of API-driven project requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field

Certification in project management methodologies

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft Project

Confluence

ServiceNow

Tableau

Job description

Job Description

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Join us to lead impactful technology programs that shape the future of our organization. You will collaborate with talented teams, drive innovation, and deliver solutions that make a difference. Your expertise will help us achieve operational excellence and support our ongoing transformation. We offer opportunities for career growth, continuous learning, and the chance to work on firmwide initiatives. Be part of a team where your leadership and technical skills are valued.

As a Lead Technical Program Manager in the Employee Platforms Delivery and Execution team, you will guide and deliver complex technology projects that drive organizational transformation. You will foster collaboration across engineering, architecture, and business teams, using your technical expertise to ensure successful outcomes. You will communicate project progress through data visualization and adaptive management, helping us achieve operational excellence. Your leadership will be key in integrating new technologies and optimizing processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead projects using diverse project management approaches and frameworks
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, ensuring on-time delivery
• Identify and mitigate risks, implementing contingency plans to maintain momentum
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define program scope, objectives, and deliverables
• Assess program performance and implement data-driven optimizations
• Drive integration of new technologies and processes for seamless implementation
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders
• Monitor and report on project progress, providing regular updates and recommendations

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Demonstrate strong understanding of software development life cycles, including agile and waterfall methodologies
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
• Build productive relationships and influence decision-making across teams
• Lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects aligned with strategic objectives
• Use project management tools and software such as JIRA, Microsoft Project, Confluence, ServiceNow, Tableau, or similar platforms
• Apply knowledge of API-driven project requirements and integration planning

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience in technology project management within large financial services
• Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field
• Certification in project management methodologies, such as PMP

If you're ready to make an impact and grow your career, we invite you to join our team and help us deliver technology solutions that drive our success.

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 our FAQs 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.