Executive Director - Director of Organizational Strategy, Client Onboarding & Service

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking an Executive Director, Program Director of Organizational Strategy to shape multi-year transformation across client onboarding and service operations.

You will partner with senior leaders to set priorities, drive governance, and lead a high-performing team through cross-functional initiatives focused on people, processes, and locations. You will translate complex topics into executive-level narratives, define target-state operating models, and measure progress

Qualifications

• 10+ years of program management and change management experience in a large organization.
• Experience leading teams and communicating with senior stakeholders through written and verbal presentations.
• Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience applying structured analytical approaches to evaluate options and develop recommendations.
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts, frameworks, and business applications.
• Experience using data visualization and workflow/analytics tools such as Alteryx or Tableau.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint to produce executive-level materials and in Microsoft Excel to support program analytics and reporting.
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering outcomes in a fast-paced environment and building partnerships with stakeholders across functions and locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of multi-year organizational strategy aligned to business priorities and operating goals.
• Partner with senior leaders to identify strategic opportunities, assess trade-offs, and drive decision-making through structured analysis.
• Shape operating model improvements by defining target-state capabilities, governance, and delivery approaches.
• Lead workforce transformation initiatives, including capability planning and role evolution, in partnership with key stakeholders.
• Develop and support location strategy assessments to improve effectiveness and resilience.
• Establish program governance, milestones, and performance metrics to track progress and outcomes across initiatives.
• Translate complex topics into clear executive-level narratives, updates, and recommendations.
• Lead cross-functional working groups to remove roadblocks, manage dependencies, and deliver sustainable change.
• Coach and develop team members through clear goals, feedback, and inclusive leadership practices.
• Identify implementation risks and support mitigation planning in collaboration with appropriate partners.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Executive communication

Structured analytics

AI/ML concepts

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Alteryx

Tableau

PowerPoint

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Step into a leadership role where your work shapes how a global organization delivers for clients and teams. You will help define strategy, strengthen operating models, and drive large-scale transformation that improves outcomes. Partnering with senior leaders across functions, you will turn complex challenges into clear priorities and actionable plans. If you are energized by change, collaboration, and measurable impact, this role offers the opportunity to lead meaningful progress.

As an Executive Director, Program Director of Organizational Strategy in the client onboarding and service organization, you will lead the development and execution of strategies that strengthen how we operate and how we deliver outcomes. You will partner with senior leaders to assess opportunities, define priorities, and drive transformation across people, processes, and locations. You will guide a high‑performing team and build scalable approaches that support long‑term growth and evolving client expectations.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and execution of multi-year organizational strategy aligned to business priorities and operating goals
• Partner with senior leaders to identify strategic opportunities, assess trade-offs, and drive decision-making through structured analysis
• Shape operating model improvements by defining target‑state capabilities, governance, and delivery approaches
• Lead workforce transformation initiatives, including capability planning and role evolution, in partnership with key stakeholders
• Develop and support location strategy assessments to improve effectiveness and resilience
• Establish program governance, milestones, and performance metrics to track progress and outcomes across initiatives
• Translate complex topics into clear executive-level narratives, updates, and recommendations
• Lead cross-functional working groups to remove roadblocks, manage dependencies, and deliver sustainable change
• Coach and develop team members through clear goals, feedback, and inclusive leadership practices
• Identify implementation risks and support mitigation planning in collaboration with appropriate partners

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• 10+ years of experience in program management and change management within a large-scale organization, with a focus on transformation initiatives
• Experience leading teams and communicating with senior stakeholders through written and verbal presentations
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience applying structured analytical approaches to evaluate options and develop recommendations
• Knowledge of artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts, frameworks, and business applications
• Experience using data visualization and workflow/analytics tools such as Alteryx or Tableau
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint to produce executive-level materials and in Microsoft Excel to support program analytics and reporting
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint
• Experience managing multiple priorities and delivering outcomes in a fast-paced environment and building partnerships with stakeholders across functions and locations

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Experience supporting client onboarding, client service, or operations organizations
• Experience designing or evolving operating models at scale, leading workforce planning, location strategy, or capacity planning initiatives
• Experience establishing enterprise governance and transformation measurement frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for AI and automation integration within operational workflows, including experience evaluating, implementing, or governing AI-driven solutions to achieve scalable process improvements and strategic objectives
• Experience leading teams through the adoption of AI-enabled analytics, workflow automation, or intelligent process tools to improve operational efficiency and accuracy, reduce manual effort, and support consistent, well‑controlled execution through coaching, change adoption, and continuous improvement

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

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. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQsfor more information about requesting an accommodation.

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

J.P. Morgan's Global Banking business is one of the largest wholesale banking client franchises in the world. We serve clients, including corporations, governments, states, municipalities, healthcare organizations, education institutions, banks and investors.

Global Investment Banking supports a broad range of corporations, institutions and governments by providing strategic advice, capital raising and risk management expertise.