Executive Director, AI-Driven Portfolio & Governance

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 210,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Jersey City seeks an Executive Director in Corporate Technology's Portfolio Management & Governance to drive portfolio planning, governance, and executive reporting across a global tech portfolio.

You will own end-to-end workstreams, operate with autonomy, and influence leaders through data-driven insights. You will translate strategy into execution-ready plans, lead AI-enabled initiatives, and collaborate with Finance, Engineering, and Business Management to strengthen

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience or equivalent in technical program management, leading complex technology projects in large organizations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in technical solutions, vendor product knowledge, managing vendor relations, and implementing solutions.
• Advanced analytical reasoning skills, applying critical thinking to break down objectives.
• Proven ability in leading through change, managing dependencies, and controlling change in high‑pressure environments.
• Advanced expertise in stakeholder management and driving outcomes aligned with firm objectives.
• Ability to lead complex technology project and program execution, managing resources, budgets, and timelines while mitigating risks.
• Partner with stakeholders to guide selection and implementation of technologies, platforms and software tools.
• Deliver continuous improvement by identifying process optimization opportunities and staying abreast of emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated experience leading safe adoption of enterprise‑authorized AI capabilities at firm scale, including validation practices and data sensitivity considerations.
• Ability to establish governance and decision frameworks for AI‑assisted workflows with auditability and security alignment.

Responsibilities

• Drive portfolio planning cycles and investment hygiene in partnership with Finance & Business Management.
• Enhance governance operating model and provide transparency, actionability, and recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Produce executive-ready insights on budget vs. actuals vs. forecast, delivery health, and risk posture.
• Identify improvements across portfolio lifecycle and improve tooling adoption, data quality, and automation; apply AI-enabled approaches.
• Embed strong controls in portfolio processes and maintain audit-ready evidence, lineage, and documentation.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Product, Finance, and Business Management to align on priorities and Compliance.

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Jersey City seeks an Executive Director in Corporate Technology's Portfolio Management & Governance to drive portfolio planning, governance, and executive reporting across a global tech portfolio.

You will own end-to-end workstreams, operate with autonomy, and influence leaders through data-driven insights. You will translate strategy into execution-ready plans, lead AI-enabled initiatives, and collaborate with Finance, Engineering, and Business Management to strengthen