Lead Technical Program Manager - AI with Financial Background

Testing Site - JPMC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Testing Site - JPMC is seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager to guide complex technology programs across Commercial & Investment Bank – Markets Technology. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and drive on-schedule delivery while aligning initiatives with business strategies.

Strong communication, vendor management, and analytical skills are essential to navigate ambiguity and influence decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience or equivalent in technical program management leading complex technology projects

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans with technical requirements, resources, and timelines to ensure on-time delivery
• Identify and mitigate risks, addressing roadblocks and implementing contingency plans to maintain momentum
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and business stakeholders to define program scope, objectives, and deliverables
• Use advanced analytical reasoning to assess program performance and drive data-driven optimizations
• Champion agile methodologies and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Communication

Budget & resource management

Analytical reasoning

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Jira/Confluence usage

Technical background

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Excel

PowerPoint

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 - Markets Technology, you will drive the successful delivery of complex technology projects and programs that will help reaching business goals across the firm. Leveraging your deep knowledge of technical principles, practices, and theories is essential for developing innovative solutions, while simultaneouslyeffectively 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.

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
• 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

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 5+ 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
• Seasoned program manager with 5+ years experience and capable of executing large scale programs, managing program governance independently
• Excellent communication skills and comfortable having tough conversations with all parties
• Strong technical background
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Excel, Power point
• 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

• AI knowledge & experience in dealing with AI related projects /programs
• Ability to leverage AI agents to optimize work
• Prefer investment banking or financial services background