Lead Technical Program Manager

JPMorganChase; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Chicago seeks a Lead Technical Program Manager to guide complex technology programs in Payments Technology. You will lead cross‑functional teams, drive delivery against timelines, manage budgets, and use AI to accelerate planning and risk synthesis while ensuring data sensitivity and governance.

You will mentor teams, promote agile practices, and align technology initiatives with business goals across the firm.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technical program management in a large org.
• Advanced stakeholder management capabilities.
• Experience using enterprise‑authorized AI in planning and governance.
• Ability to review AI‑assisted plans and risks with data sensitivity in mind.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans with requirements, resources, and timelines.
• Identify and mitigate risks; implement contingency plans to maintain momentum.
• Use enterprise‑authorized AI to accelerate planning, RAID, and exec updates with proper validation.
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to define scope and deliverables.
• Analyze program performance and apply data‑driven improvements.
• Promote agile methodologies and a culture of continuous learning.
• Encourage reuse‑first, AI‑assisted governance and reporting with human review.

Skills

Stakeholder management

AI-enabled program management

Resource and budget management

Analytical reasoning

Vendor relations

Leadership in agile environment

Risk management

Job description

Job Description

Leverage your deep technical expertise and leadership to guide cutting‑edge projects, fostering growth and innovation in a dynamic environment. As a Lead Technical Program Manager in Commercial & Investment Bank's Payments Technology department, you will drive the successful delivery of complex technology projects and programs that will help reach business goals across the firm. Leveraging your deep knowledge of technical principles, practices, and theories is essential for developing innovative solutions, while simultaneously effectively managing resources, budgets, and high‑performing teams. Your strong analytical reasoning and adaptability skills will enable you to navigate through ambiguity and change, ensuring that technology initiatives align with business goals. With advanced communication and stakeholder management abilities, you will foster productive working relationships and influence decision‑making to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. As a subject matter expert, you will contribute to the development of operational plans and risk management strategies, ensuring the highest quality and professionalism in service delivery.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, incorporating technical requirements, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure on‑time delivery of technology solutions.
• Identify and mitigate risks, proactively addressing potential roadblocks and implementing contingency plans to maintain project and program momentum.
• Use enterprise‑authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate program planning and risk synthesis (e.g., consolidating inputs into integrated plans, RAID, and executive‑ready updates), validating outputs and handling data according to sensitivity requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including engineering, product, and business stakeholders, to define program scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
• Utilize advanced analytical reasoning to assess program performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement data‑driven optimizations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Champion the adoption of agile methodologies and technical solutions, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team.
• Promote reuse‑first, AI‑assisted practices for program governance and reporting, ensuring human review and alignment to delivery standards.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• 8+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technical program management, leading complex technology projects and programs in a large organization.
• Advanced expertise in stakeholder management, with the ability to establish productive working relationships and influence decision‑making across cross‑functional teams and clients.
• Demonstrated experience using enterprise‑authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to support 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 experience in utilizing technical fluency, including knowledge of vendor products and managing vendor relations, to enable on‑demand access to shared pools of applications and services.
• Proven track record of effectively managing resources, budgets, and high‑performing teams in a fast‑paced, agile environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in applying analytical reasoning and problem‑solving techniques to break down business, technical, or operational objectives into manageable tasks and activities.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Experience with domain knowledge of the Payments Industry or Financial Services.
• Experience with establishing program governance and data and metrics‑driven status reporting.
• Experience with AI to automate and streamline planning, governance and reporting.

About the Company

JPMorgan Chase, 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.

About the Team

J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.