Project Manager - Global Equities Operations Transformation

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex initiatives within Global Equities Operations. The role involves planning and executing strategic programs, fostering collaboration across teams, and ensuring alignment with business goals. Ideal candidates will have strong project management experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and proficiency in data analytics. Previous experience in the financial sector is preferred, along with flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• Project Management and Program Management experience required.
• Strong people skills for relationship building with diverse stakeholders.
• Self-starter, proactive, organized with attention to detail.
• Successful delivery of initiatives on time through strong planning and communication skills.
• Confident and assertive, able to push back when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of complex projects aligned with business strategy.
• Manage integrated project plans and stakeholder communication.
• Foster collaborative environment to resolve project issues.
• Apply strategic thinking for informed decision-making.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analytics

Digital Proficiency

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Conflict Management

Team Building

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

SharePoint

Visio

JIRA

Job description

As a Project Manager within Global Equities Operations Transformation, you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing strategic programs and initiatives from conception to execution. Your work will have a significant impact on various departments, ensuring alignment of operations with our business strategy and vision. You will apply your broad knowledge of project management principles and practices, leveraging your skills in data analytics, digital proficiency, and cross-functional collaboration to drive success.

1. Lead the planning and execution of complex, cross-functional projects, utilizing your skills in data analytics and digital proficiency to deliver results aligned with business strategy.
2. Develop and manage integrated project plans, ensuring appropriate resources are assigned and milestones are met, while regularly communicating progress to stakeholders.
3. Utilize your skills in conflict management and team building to foster a collaborative environment, resolving issues and risks that may arise during project execution.
4. Apply your strategic thinking skills to identify potential scenarios, evaluate their impact and risk, and make informed decisions that directly affect departmental outcomes.
5. Ensure all projects are completed in accordance with all Risk, Control, and other relevant firm-wide guidelines, maintaining our control environment.
6. Drive initiatives forward, providing leadership, direction, and focus for business functions and project resources.
7. Deliver executive updates and summaries.
8. Manage issues effectively and escalate when necessary.

Requirements include:

• Project Management and Program Management experience required.
• Strong people skills, with the ability to build relationships with all types of stakeholders at all levels across all business areas.
• Self-starter, proactive, organized, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to work independently.
• Proven success in delivering initiatives on time through strong planning, processing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Confident and assertive, with the ability to push back when necessary.
• Initiative-taking in unstructured situations, including seizing new opportunities.
• Flexible attitude in dealing with multiple tasks with tight time frames and limited supervision.
• Accountability and responsibility for actions.
• Proficient in MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio, JIRA.

Preferred qualifications include previous experience in delivering projects within the financial sector, knowledge of future and derivatives clearing, and willingness to work weekends on implementations or migrations (flexible working arrangements can be discussed).

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 approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services, and payments. We serve clients in more than 100 countries, providing strategic advice, raising capital, managing risk, and extending liquidity worldwide.