Project Management Office Lead (PMO) - prior Software Engineering experience needed

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fintech sector is seeking a Project Management Office Lead in London. This role involves managing project processes, collaborating with product teams, and ensuring effective communication across various functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technology project management and software development, with a passion for building effective teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technology project/program management.
• Hands-on software development experience and understanding of SDLC.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage project governance processes.
• Develop and maintain the program roadmap.
• Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Communication

Analytical Skills

Agile Methodologies

Attention to Detail

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

GitHub

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

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Project Management Office Lead (PMO) - prior Software Engineering experience needed, London

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: ff6708b0b703

Job Views: 2

Posted: 21.05.2025

Expiry Date: 05.07.2025

Job Description:

We are a new team within JPMorgan Chase, created after the successful launch of Chase in 2021. Our mission is to develop products that solve real-world problems with a customer-centric approach, fostering skills and potential in a collaborative environment. Our culture values people-first principles, collaboration, curiosity, and commitment.

As a Project Management Office Lead in the Accelerator Program, you will be central to translating innovative ideas into customer solutions. You should have a curious mindset, thrive in collaborative teams, and be passionate about technology and fintech. Your role involves working in specialized squads focusing on specific products and projects, with opportunities to move between them based on your strengths and interests.

We value diversity and believe that varied perspectives strengthen our team, enabling us to better serve our global communities and make a significant impact both within the company and for our clients and partners.

Job Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage organizational project and governance processes across teams.
• Own and operate project management processes, promoting discipline and rigor in a rapidly scaling environment.
• Develop and maintain the program roadmap, ensuring consistency and a clear governance framework.
• Manage program reporting, risks, and blockers.
• Communicate effectively with senior stakeholders across various functions, aligning them with the delivery roadmap.
• Facilitate organizational ceremonies such as planning sessions, demos, and knowledge sharing.
• Coordinate business updates, set agendas, gather materials, and track actions.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Product, Technology, and Domain Leads to maximize business and customer value.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Proven experience in technology project/program management, especially with product teams and digital product delivery in complex environments.
• Hands-on software development experience, understanding of SDLC and technology architecture.
• Passion for building effective teams.
• Practiced in agile and lean methodologies, adaptable to program needs.
• Experience navigating organizational governance for product delivery.
• Excellent stakeholder communication skills across technical and non-technical teams and seniority levels.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to synthesize complex data for decision-making.
• Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence) and Microsoft products (GitHub, Office, SharePoint).

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• A passion for solving challenging problems.
• Desire to mentor, learn, and share knowledge.
• Comfort with ambiguity and rapid change, with a quick learning curve for new domains and approaches.
• High standards for personal and team performance.
• Clarity of thought and concise communication, especially in defining guiding principles.
• Experience in financial or fintech organizations is highly beneficial.
• Experience supporting regulatory processes or handling regulatory requests is advantageous.