Lead Technical Program Manager - Mordernization

JPMorganChase; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation including incentives

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness centers

Job summary

Join a leading financial firm as a Lead Technical Program Manager for modernization projects. Utilize your deep technical expertise to drive complex technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering innovation. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential to excel in this pivotal role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical program management.
• Proven experience in modernization projects.
• Strong technical background in IT infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans.
• Lead management of the modernization program.
• Identify and mitigate risks to maintain momentum.

Skills

Analytical reasoning

Stakeholder management

Project management

Problem-solving

Cloud computing

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Lead Technical Program Manager - Modernization

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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 Consumer & Community Banking within Consumer Card Technology, you will drive the successful delivery of complex technology projects and programs that help achieve business goals across the firm. Your deep knowledge of technical principles, practices, and theories is essential for developing innovative solutions while effectively managing resources, budgets, and high-performing teams. Your analytical reasoning and adaptability skills will enable you to navigate ambiguity and change, ensuring technology initiatives align with business objectives. With strong communication and stakeholder management abilities, you will foster productive relationships and influence decision-making to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. As a subject matter expert, you will contribute to operational plans and risk management strategies, ensuring the highest quality in service delivery.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, including technical requirements, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure on-time delivery of solutions.
• Lead end-to-end management of the modernization program, including planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery.
• Identify and mitigate risks, address potential roadblocks, and implement contingency plans to maintain momentum.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and business stakeholders, to define scope, objectives, and deliverables aligned with business goals.
• Use analytical reasoning to assess program performance, identify improvements, and implement data-driven optimizations.
• Promote the adoption of agile methodologies and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• 5+ years of experience in technical program management, leading complex technology projects in large organizations.
• Proven experience as a TPM or similar role, focusing on modernization projects.
• Strong technical background with knowledge of modern technologies, cloud computing, and IT infrastructure.
• Advanced stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and clients.
• Excellent project management skills, including Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Technical fluency, including vendor product knowledge and vendor relations management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
• Experience managing resources, budgets, and teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in breaking down objectives into manageable tasks using analytical techniques.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related; Master’s preferred.
• Experience leading cloud migration projects.
• AWS certification background.
• PMP, PgMP, or similar certifications are a plus.

About Us

JPMorgan Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and prioritize our customers. We support small businesses, nonprofits, and cities with tailored financial solutions.

We offer competitive compensation, including base salary, potential commissions, and discretionary incentives, along with comprehensive benefits such as health coverage, wellness centers, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and more. We value diversity and inclusion and are an equal opportunity employer, making reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees.

About The Team

Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves customers through various financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, and more. We lead in credit card sales, deposit growth, and digital solutions, ranking first in customer satisfaction.