Lead Technical Program Manager

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Bengaluru seeks a Lead Technical Program Manager to guide foundational technology initiatives and deliver complex programs that align with business goals.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and drive initiative outcomes with a focus on quality and efficiency. The role requires deep technical fluency, exceptional stakeholder management, and the ability to navigate ambiguity while delivering value across the firm.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading complex technology programs in a large organization.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders across cross-functional teams and clients.
• Experience with vendor products and vendor relations for on-demand access to applications and services.
• Demonstrated success in managing resources, budgets, and high-performing teams in an agile setting.
• Ability to translate business objectives into actionable program tasks and milestones.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans with technical requirements, resources, and timelines for on-time delivery.
• Identify and mitigate risks, implement contingency plans, and maintain program momentum in dynamic environments.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to define program scope and deliverables.
• Apply analytical reasoning to assess program performance and drive data-driven improvements.
• Promote agile practices and a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team.

Skills

Technical program management

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Agile methodologies

Team leadership

Budget management

Job description

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

As a Lead Technical Program Manager in Foundational Services, you will drive the successful delivery of complex technology projects and programs that will help reaching business goals across the firm. Leveraging your deep knowledge of technical principles, practices, and theories is essential for developing innovative solutions, while simultaneouslyeffectively managing resources, budgets, and high-performing teams. Your strong analytical reasoning and adaptability skills will enable you to navigate through ambiguity and change, ensuring that technology initiatives align with business goals. With advanced communication and stakeholder management abilities, you will foster productive working relationships and influence decision-making to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. As a subject matter expert, you will contribute to the development of operational plans and risk management strategies, ensuring the highest quality and professionalism in service delivery.

Job responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, incorporating technical requirements, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure on-time delivery of technology solutions
• Identify and mitigate risks, proactively addressing potential roadblocks and implementing contingency plans to maintain project and program momentum
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and business stakeholders, to define program scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with overall business goals
• Utilize advanced analytical reasoning to assess program performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement data-driven optimizations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Champion the adoption of agile methodologies and technical solutions, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 5+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technical program management, leading complex technology projects and programs in a large organization
• Advanced expertise in stakeholder management, with the ability to establish productive working relationships and influence decision-making across cross-functional teams and clients
• Advanced experience in utilizing technical fluency, including knowledge of vendor products and managing vendor relations, to enable on-demand access to shared pools of applications and services
• Proven track record of effectively managing resources, budgets, and high-performing teams in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in applying analytical reasoning and problem-solving techniques to break down business, technical, or operational objectives into manageable tasks and activities