Executive Director - Strategic Initiatives & Transformation

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

On-site health and wellness centers

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager in Enterprise Technology - Corporate Sector to lead multi-functional technology programs impacting clients, employees, and stakeholders across the firm.

This role requires navigating ambiguity, managing resources, budgets, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions aligned with firm strategies. Demonstrated technical fluency, advanced analytical reasoning, and strong stakeholder influence are essential to drive

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technical program management across large organizations.
• Experience leading complex technology programs with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to review AI-assisted plans, risks, and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic technical program plans across cross-functional teams, aligning with organizational goals and budgets.
• Utilize enterprise-authorized AI capabilities to accelerate planning, risk synthesis, and executive reporting.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders, clients, and teams, guiding decision-making for beneficial outcomes.
• Champion process improvements by adopting best practices and staying current with emerging technologies.
• Promote reuse-first, AI-assisted governance with human review to ensure delivery standards.

Skills

Technical program management

Stakeholder management

AI capabilities

Risk management

Cross-functional leadership

Job description

Elevate your career by steering multi-faceted tech programs, integrating innovative solutions for a dynamic impact across global operations. As a Principal Technical Program Manager in Enterprise Technology - Corporate Sector, you will lead complex, multi-functional technology projects and programs that will impact experiences for multiple groups across the firm, including clients, employees, and stakeholders. Your advanced analytical reasoning and adaptability skills will enable you to break down business, technical, and operational objectives into manageable tasks, while navigating through ambiguity and driving change. With demonstrated technical fluency, you will effectively manage resources, budgets, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that align with the firm's strategic goals. Your exceptional communication and influencing abilities will foster productive relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and effective risk management. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the development of new policies and processes, shaping the future of our technology landscape.

Job responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic technical program plans, aligning with organizational goals and cross-functional collaboration, and oversee complex program execution by managing resources, budgets, and timelines while mitigating risks and addressing roadblocks.
• Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate program planning, dependency/risk synthesis, and executive-ready reporting, validating outputs and handling data according to sensitivity requirements.
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, clients, and cross-functional teams, providing direction and defining decision-making procedures for beneficial outcomes.
• Champion continuous improvement by identifying process optimization opportunities, incorporating best practices, and staying abreast of emerging technologies.
• Promotes reuse-first, AI-assisted practices for program governance and continuous improvement routines, ensuring human review and alignment to delivery standards.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 7+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technical program management, leading complex technology projects and programs in large organizations (NAMR/APAC – India/ LATAM/Hong Kong).
• Demonstrated experience using enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to support technical 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.
• Advanced analytical reasoning skills, applying critical thinking and problem-solving techniques to break down business, technical, and operational objectives.
• Proven ability in leading through change, managing dependencies, and controlling change in high-pressure, shifting environments.
• Advanced expertise in stakeholder management, establishing productive relationships, and driving beneficial outcomes aligned with firm objectives.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Strategy consulting, business transformation, corporate strategy, or enterprise program leadership experience.
• Proven track record identifying high-value opportunities and converting them into funded initiatives and measurable business outcomes.
• Expertise in structured problem solving, hypothesis-based analysis, and executive-level storytelling.
• Experience creating operating models, governance structures, and prioritization frameworks that improve decision-making and execution.
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to quantify benefits, build value cases, and track realized outcomes.

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 FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

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

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. Identify and mobilize strategic initiatives that improve client outcomes, operational efficiency, and business performance..