Executive Director TPM

JPMorganChase; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Portfolio Technical Program Manager to steer multi-faceted tech programs across global operations. Lead complex, cross-functional technology projects ensuring alignment with firm goals while managing budgets and risk.

You will translate business and technical objectives into actionable tasks and foster strong stakeholder relationships. With expertise in AI-assisted planning and change management, you will drive program governance, data sensitivity awareness and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager or equivalent in a software engineering environment.
• Experience using enterprise AI capabilities to support PM workflows with awareness of data sensitivity.
• Ability to review and validate AI-assisted plans and risks; escalate when uncertain.
• Advanced analytical reasoning and problem-solving to break down objectives.
• Proven ability to lead through change in high-pressure environments.
• Advanced expertise in stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic technical program plans aligned with organisational goals and manage resources, budgets and timelines.
• Own integrated program plans for high-priority initiatives with milestones and cross-team deliverables.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders, clients and teams, guiding decision-making processes.
• Partner with product and engineering leaders to strengthen work intake, readiness and prioritisation.
• Improve delivery transparency with governance and tooling standards (e.g., Jira hygiene).
• Escalate risks early with clear options and drive decisions across stakeholders.
• Promote reuse-first, AI-assisted governance practices with human review.

Skills

Technical PM

Stakeholder management

AI-assisted planning

Risk management

Change management

Analytical reasoning

Tools

Jira

Job description

Job Description

Elevate your career by steering multi-faceted tech programs, integrating innovative solutions for a dynamic impact across global operations.

As a Portfolio Technical Program Manager (TPM) / Program Director in the Corporate Technology Organization, 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 organisational goals and cross-functional collaboration, and oversee complex program execution by managing resources, budgets and timelines while mitigating risks and addressing roadblocks
• Own integrated program plans for high-priority initiatives, including milestones, critical path and cross-team deliverables. 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
• Partner with product and engineering leaders to strengthen work intake, readiness and prioritisation practices.
• Improve delivery transparency through pragmatic tooling/workflow standards (e.g., Jira hygiene, clear states and traceability) appropriate to the organisation.
• Escalate risks early with clear options and tradeoffs; drive decisions and closure across stakeholders.
• 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:

• A. 7+ years of experience as a Technical Program Manager, Programme Director, Delivery Lead or equivalent in software engineering environment
• Demonstrated experience using enterprise-authorised 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:

• Experience with platform modernisation, legacy transformation or large enterprise technology environments.
• Experience operating in regulated or high-availability contexts.

About Us

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 programmes to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centres, 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 recognise 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, colour, 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