Global Technology COO- Strategy, Vice President

Next Frontier Capital; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a global financial services leader driving technology transformation across its Global Technology organization. The Senior Associate/ Vice President, Global Technology COO Office, will shape and execute critical initiatives such as cloud adoption and third-party software prioritization.

The role requires strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and strong executive communication to deliver high-impact programs while working with senior leaders across the firm.

Qualifications

• Significant consulting experience from top-tier firms or internal strategy teams.
• 5+ years of experience on large-scale technology transformations in global orgs.
• Strong client management and executive communication skills.
• Proven ability to structure complex problems using analytical tools and qualitative methods.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day planning, execution, and delivery of Global Technology’s strategic initiatives.
• Shape transformation agenda in partnership with senior executives and business leaders.
• Demonstrate management and team-building skills in fast-paced environments.
• Structure complex problems, develop hypotheses, and identify business implications.
• Identify opportunities to increase business value and maintain stakeholder alignment.
• Communicate clearly to executive audiences and facilitate cross-functional collaboration.
• Negotiate and resolve conflicts to achieve project goals and maintain relationships.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate transformation risks and track KPIs.
• Lead cross-functional groups and manage multiple priorities.

Skills

Consulting experience

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Business/Economics

MBA or MS in Technology (preferred)

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $3.7 trillion and operations worldwide. At the heart of our operations is a commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive innovation and deliver exceptional service. JPMC is at the forefront of technological innovation in the financial industry, investing heavily in research and development to stay ahead of the curve. As part of our ongoing commitment to technological excellence, we are executing global transformation initiatives to enhance our capabilities and drive business value.

The Senior Associate/ Vice President, Global Technology COO Office, is a strategy manager responsible for shaping and executing JP Morgan’s most critical technology transformation initiatives. This role will drive the delivery of high-impact programs that align with the firm’s strategic objectives, for example cloud adoption and third party software portfolio prioritization. The Vice President will work with the junior and senior team to foster cross-functional collaboration, and ensure the successful execution of complex, high-value projects that advance Global Technology’s agenda. Given the importance of these programs, as part of this role you will have the unique opportunity to work closely with our most senior leaders across JP Morgan Chase.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own day-to-day planning, execution, and delivery of one or more areas of Global Technology’s most important strategic initiatives.
• Apply strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to shape the transformation agenda in partnership with senior executives and business leaders.
• Demonstrate effective management and team-building skills, driving results in ambiguous and fast-paced environments.
• Structure and scope complex business and technology problems, develop hypotheses, apply analytical and qualitative tools to develop solutions, and identify key implications for the business.
• Show entrepreneurial drive and proactivity to identify opportunities to increase business value.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and buy‑in.
• Communicate in a clear, concise manner tailored to executive audiences, using excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
• Facilitate effective collaboration across business units and technology teams.
• Demonstrate skilled negotiation and conflict resolution to achieve project goals and maintain positive stakeholder relationships.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with transformation initiatives and elevate as needed.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program success.
• Lead cross-functional working groups, promoting a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Exhibit strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Significant consulting experience with a top-tier strategy or management consulting firm, internal consulting/ corporate strategy, or technology strategy team.
• 5+ years of experience working on large-scale technology transformation initiatives in a global organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong client management and executive-level communication skills (both oral and written), as well as strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to deliver impact across cross-functional teams and achieve goals without direct control over resources.
• Proven ability to structure and scope complex problems and apply a range of analytical and qualitative tools to develop solutions.
• High proficiency with PowerPoint for executive-level documents and Excel-based models for analysis.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Advanced degree (MBA or MS in Technology) from a top-tier program.
• Experience and fluency in enterprise IT management concepts, as well as technical knowledge in cloud or IT infrastructure (or a passion to learn!).
• Financial services background and/or experience with technology transformation, especially cloud or vendor-related.

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.

The Strategy team manages mission-critical projects ranging from developing growth strategies, to assessing and planning entry into new markets, to implementing organizational restructurings and operational efficiencies, and more. Projects are typically team-based and include close collaboration with senior executives.

The Global Technology COO VP strategy manager will own day-to-day client engagement, identify issues and actionable opportunities, design solutions, and quantify potential financial impact.