Tech Centre Operations Project Manager- Vice President

JPMorganChase; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in London seeks a Tech Center Associate (VP level) to guide local programs and initiatives that strengthen our technology community and drive operational excellence. You will partner with the Tech Center Manager/Lead and pillar leads to shape strategy, manage cadence, and deliver clear communications that reinforce our values and brand.

The role requires strong coordination of complex technology programs, executive-ready presentations, and collaboration across diverse teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and conflict resolution skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes.
• Strong project/program coordination skills: planning, prioritizing, organizing multiple parallel workstreams, and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and visual communication skills, including preparing executive-ready presentations and concise status reporting.
• Proven collaboration skills with the ability to build trust across diverse geographies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Tech Center Leadership team in delivering firmwide and location-specific programs, including planning, risk/issue tracking, and status reporting to stakeholders.
• Coordinate leadership and program forums: create agendas, prepare materials, drive follow-ups, and track actions to closure.
• Maintain the TC operating cadence and calendar; sequence events and milestones to avoid overlap and optimize participation.
• Monitor location metrics and surface data-driven opportunities to advance the TC strategy.
• Partner with the Tech Center Manager/Lead and pillar leads to craft presentations and leadership updates.
• Plan and deliver communications for local initiatives, programs, and events across channels; ensure timely messaging.
• Coordinate volunteer recruitment and manage participant engagement for events and initiatives.
• Track and manage local budgets in partnership with the Tech Center Manager; support forecasting and financial reviews.
• Identify, escape, and help resolve issues and conflicts across initiatives; evaluate options and support solutions.
• Standardize templates, processes, and artifacts to improve consistency and repeatability.

Skills

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Project coordination

Executive communication

Cross-team collaboration

Budget tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Visio

MS Project

Job description

Job Description

Leverage your deep technical expertise and leadership to guide cutting-edge projects, fostering growth and innovation in a dynamic environment.

Job Description

Leverage your deep technical expertise and leadership to guide cutting-edge projects, fostering growth and innovation in a dynamic environment. JPMorgan Chase's Global Technology Centers (TCs) are the backbone of our technology organization, representing 95% of our 66,000 technologists and spanning 24 strategic locations worldwide. The Tech Centers' mission is to enable Global Technology (GT) strategic outcomes across all regions through localized leadership and a community-driven culture. As a Tech Center Associate (VP Level), you will help plan and execute local programs, events, and initiatives that strengthen our technology community, drive operational excellence, and amplify the TC's impact. You will partner closely with the Tech Center Manager, Tech Center Lead, and pillar leads to shape strategy, manage cadence and budgets, streamline execution, and deliver clear communications that reinforce our values, culture, and brand.

Job Responsibilities

• Support the Tech Center Leadership team in delivering firmwide and location-specific programs, including planning, risk/issue tracking, and status reporting to stakeholders.
• Coordinate leadership and program forums: create agendas, prepare materials, drive follow-ups, and track actions to closure.
• Maintain the TC operating cadence and calendar; sequence events and milestones to avoid overlap and optimize participation.
• Monitor key location metrics and surface data-driven opportunities to advance the TC strategy.
• Partner with the Tech Center Manager/Lead and pillar leads to craft compelling presentations and leadership updates (e.g., new program proposals, progress updates, outcomes and impact).
• Plan and deliver communications for local initiatives, programs, and events across channels; ensure timely, consistent, and audience-appropriate messaging.
• Coordinate volunteer recruitment and manage participant engagement for events and initiatives, ensuring smooth end-to-end logistics.
• Track and manage local budgets in partnership with the Tech Center Manager; support forecasting, spend tracking, and financial reviews.
• Identify, escape, and help resolve issues and conflicts across initiatives; evaluate options and support implementation of agreed solutions.
• Standardize templates, processes, and artifacts to improve consistency and repeatability across programs and pillars.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and conflict resolution skills with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive outcomes.
• Strong project/program coordination skills: planning, prioritizing, organizing multiple parallel workstreams, and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and visual communication skills, including preparing executive-ready presentations and concise status reporting.
• Proven collaboration skills with the ability to build trust and work effectively across diverse teams and geographies.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint; working knowledge of SharePoint. Familiarity with Visio and MS Project a plus.
• Experience supporting high-performing teams delivering complex technology programs or operations.
• Exposure to enterprise-scale technology organizations and familiarity with program management standards (e.g., Agile, scaled Agile, or hybrid models).
• Experience with community-building initiatives (e.g., learning series, tech talks, employee engagement, or campus partnerships).
• Strong sense of ownership, high integrity, and a track record of operating independently while contributing as part of a team.

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.

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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.