Sr Director of Software Engineering - Transformation Lead

J.P. Morgan; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services leader is seeking a Sr Director of Software Engineering - Transformation Lead to guide the transformation roadmap at a top-tier financial institution. In this pivotal role, you will work closely with senior stakeholders, manage budgets, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in software engineering, a strong background in stakeholder management, and exemplary technical fluency. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology within the firm.

Qualifications

• Formal training in Software Engineering concepts.
• Expert experience leading technology teams.
• Ability to manage multiple portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Manage the transformation roadmap to align with strategic priorities.
• Oversee engineering risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Engage senior stakeholders in the organization.

Skills

Technical solutions proficiency

Stakeholder management

Analytical reasoning

Job description

Your opportunity to make a real impact and shape the future of financial services is waiting for you. Let’s push the boundaries of what's possible together.

As a Sr Director of Software Engineering - Transformation Lead at JPMorgan Chase within Corporate Technology, CDAO Data Platforms Engineering, you will be responsible for guiding the transformation roadmap and shaping the delivery and operating model structure across the organization. You will collaborate with senior stakeholders and customers, working closely with Engineering, Product, and Program Management teams to address risks, issues, and dependencies. Utilizing your technical expertise, you will manage resources, budgets, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that support the firm's strategic goals. Your exceptional communication and influencing skills will be crucial in building productive relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and effective risk management..

Job responsibilities

• Manage the transformation roadmap across the organization, ensuring alignment with our strategic priorities
• Responsible for the structure of roadmap delivery and operating model across the organization
• Oversee engineering risks, issues, dependencies across the full book of work
• Engage with senior stakeholders across the whole organization including customers within the lines of businesses
• Guide the selection and implementation of appropriate technologies, platforms and software tools leveraging advanced technical fluency
• Champion continuous improvement by identifying process optimization opportunities, incorporating best practices, and staying abreast of emerging technologies
• Partner with the product organization to drive business outcomes, ensuring that technical programs are aligned with strategic business goals
• Prepare and deliver comprehensive reports and presentations to senior leadership, including the Operating Committee, to communicate program status, risks, and achievements

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal training or certification on Software Engineering concepts and expert applied experience. In addition, expert experience leading technologists to manage, anticipate and solve complex technical items within your domain of expertise
• Senior director level experience, leading enterprise-wide transformation
• Experience working at code level and understanding architecture and infrastructure
• Ability to manage multiple portfolios and competing priorities
• Demonstrated proficiency in technical solutions, vendor product knowledge, managing vendor relations, and implementing solutions
• Advanced analytical reasoning skills, applying critical thinking and problem-solving techniques to break down business, technical, and operational objectives
• Proven ability in leading through change, managing dependencies, and controlling change in high-pressure, shifting environments
• Advanced expertise in stakeholder management, establishing productive relationships, and driving beneficial outcomes aligned with firm objectives
• Experience shaping strategic business transformation and delivering integrated plans