Data Engineering Lead Technical Program Manager

Next Frontier Capital; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New Jersey seeks a Lead Technical Program Manager to guide data engineering initiatives within Consumer & Community Banking.

You will own complex technology programs, drive delivery, and ensure alignment with business goals. You bring 5+ years in technical program management, expertise in AWS Snowflake, Databricks, ETL, and data governance, plus strong stakeholder leadership and agile practices.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical program management leading complex technology projects and programs
• Advanced expertise in stakeholder management and cross-functional influence
• Knowledge of AWS Snowflake, Databricks, and ETL
• Understanding of data management and data governance tools
• Vendor relations and access to shared apps/services
• Proven ability to manage resources, budgets, and teams in an agile environment
• Analytical reasoning and problem-solving to break down objectives
• Experience using enterprise AI capabilities for program workflows with data sensitivity awareness
• Ability to validate AI-assisted plans and risks before use

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including technical requirements, resources, and timelines for on-time delivery
• Leverage AWS Snowflake, Databricks, and ETL knowledge to manage data engineering programs and governance
• Identify and mitigate risks, address roadblocks, and implement contingency plans
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to define scope, objectives, and deliverables
• Use analytical reasoning to assess program performance and implement data-driven optimizations
• Utilize enterprise AI capabilities to accelerate planning, consolidating inputs into integrated plans and executive-ready updates
• Promote AI-assisted governance and reporting with human review and delivery alignment
• Champion agile methodologies and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation

Skills

Stakeholder management

Technical program management

Data engineering

Analytical reasoning

Vendor relations

Agile

Communication

AI in planning

Tools

AWS Snowflake

Databricks

ETL

Job description

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

As a Data Engineering Lead Technical Program Manager in the Consumer and Community Bank- Data Technology team, 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 simultaneously effectively 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
• Leverage knowledge of AWS Snowflake, Databricks, and ETL and an understanding of data management, data governance processes and tools to manage technology programs in area of Data Engineering
• 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
• Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate program planning and risk synthesis (e.g., consolidating inputs into integrated plans, RAID, and executive-ready updates), validating outputs and handling data according to sensitivity requirements.
• Promotes reuse-first, AI-assisted practices for program governance and reporting, ensuring human review and alignment to delivery standards.
• 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
• Knowledge of AWS Snowflake, Databricks, and ETL
• Understanding of data management, data governance processes and tools
• 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
• Demonstrated experience using enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to support program management workflows with strong validation habits and awareness of data sensitivity.
• Ability to review and validate AI-assisted plans, risks, and recommendations before use, escalating when uncertain and following data handling expectations.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Financial Services experience

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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.

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

Our Consumer & Community Banking Group depends on innovators like you to serve consumers, small businesses, municipalities and non-profits. You’ll support the delivery of award winning tools and services that cover everything from personal and small business banking as well as lending, mortgages, credit cards, payments, auto finance and investment advice. This group is also focused on developing and delivering cutting edged mobile applications, digital experiences and next generation banking technology solutions to better serve our clients and customers. Seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager with a strong understanding of data engineering tools and technologies