Technical Project Manager II

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Technical Project Manager II based in Glasgow. This role requires steering complex technology projects to enhance business outcomes, necessitating strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate will have proven technical management experience, build productive relationships with stakeholders, and drive project success through effective planning and risk management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical program management and leading complex technology projects.
• Ability to utilize analytical reasoning to break down objectives into manageable tasks.
• Experience managing diverse sets of stakeholders and establishing productive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex business and technical objectives into manageable tasks.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans for technology projects.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring transparency and effective communication.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Problem-solving

Technical proficiency

Job description

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Job Description

Embrace the challenge of steering complex tech projects, fostering growth and technical excellence in a dynamic environment.

As a Technical Project Manager II in Risk Technology you will lead complex technology projects and programs that drive business goals and enhance the firm's technological capabilities. You will leverage your broad knowledge of technical principles and practices to develop innovative solutions, while effectively managing resources, budgets, and cross-functional teams. Your analytical reasoning and adaptability skills will enable you to navigate through ambiguity and embrace change. By fostering productive relationships with stakeholders and clients, you will contribute to the firm's overall growth and success. Your excellent communication skills and ability to influence others will be crucial in driving mutually beneficial outcomes and managing risks in line with the firm's policies and practices.

Job responsibilities

• Analyze and breakdown complex business, technical, and operational objectives into manageable tasks and activities, applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Contribute to the development and implementation of technical solutions, including identifying key technologies or platforms that can solve business goals and managing vendor relations

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, incorporating technical requirements, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure timely and successful delivery of technology projects and programs

• Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing potential roadblocks and implementing risk management strategies to minimize impact on project or program outcomes

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software development, quality assurance, and business stakeholders, to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with business goals

• Monitor project progress, adjusting plans and schedules as needed, and providing regular status updates to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and effective communication throughout the project or program lifecycle

• 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

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Formal Training with proven experience or equivalent expertise in technical program management, leading complex technology projects and programs

• Proven ability to utilize analytical reasoning and problem-solving techniques to break down objectives into manageable tasks

• Demonstrated technical proficiency and experience with relevant platforms and software tools/technologies

• Experience in resource optimization and/or resource planning

• Prior experience managing diverse sets of stakeholders, establishing productive working relationships with cross-functional teams, clients, and managing project governance

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Significant cost, productivity and operational efficiency optimization experience, achieved on a global scale.

• Extensive experience partnering with senior stakeholders in leading technology change initiatives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve desired outcomes.

• High emotional intelligence, politically savviness and ability to navigate effectively in a highly pressurized and dynamic cross-functional, cross-product global environment.

• Ability to engage with high performing teams, colleagues, and suppliers to deliver results at pace

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.