Technical Project Manager III

JPMorganChase; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services firm seeks a Technical Project Manager III to lead complex technology projects. This role requires strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, as well as experience in stakeholder management. You will develop project plans, manage risks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring successful delivery of high-impact projects.

Qualifications

• Applied experience in technical program management leading complex technology projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with current platforms and software tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans.
• Identify and mitigate project risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope.

Skills

Technical program management

Analytical reasoning

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Agile methodologies

Job description

Join our dynamic team to innovate and drive technology advancements, contributing to significant business growth and client success.

As a Technical Project Manager III in CTAI, you will help lead complex technology projects and programs that drive business goals and create value for clients, employees, and stakeholders. Applying a broad knowledge of technical principles, practices, and theories is essential to developing innovative solutions, along with leveraging analytical reasoning and adaptability skills to navigate through ambiguity and change. Your strong communication abilities will enable you to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams and manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment on project objectives and governance. By optimizing resources and managing risks, you will contribute to the successful delivery of high‑impact projects that shape the future of the firm.

Job responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, incorporating technical requirements, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure timely and successful delivery of technology projects.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing potential roadblocks and implementing risk management strategies to minimize impact on project 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.
• Utilize technical fluency to evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, platforms, and vendor products for project implementation.
• 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.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Applied experience or equivalent expertise in technical program management, leading complex technology projects and programs in a fast‑paced environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in applying analytical reasoning and problem‑solving techniques to break down business, technical, or operational objectives into manageable tasks and activities.
• Proven experience leading through the project lifecycle management, including influencing decision makers and adapting to changes as business needs evolve.
• Strong technical fluency, with familiarity in current and relevant platforms, software tools, and technologies.
• Proficient in stakeholder management, with a track record of establishing productive working relationships and driving mutually beneficial outcomes.
• Self‑motivated with a continuous improvement mindset, challenging the status quo.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and manage multiple stakeholders.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience working with or within compliance or regulatory management teams is beneficial.
• Certifications in Agile, Scrum, or AI/ML technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Machine Learning, PMI‑ACP).
• Incessant curiosity and drive to learn about new technologies that are on the bleeding edge, with a passion for continuous personal and professional growth.

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.