Principal Technical Program Manager

JPMorgan Chase; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 285,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in Palo Alto is seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager to lead multi-disciplinary technology programs within the Commercial & Investment Bank Payments Production Management team. You will drive complex initiatives across clients, employees, and stakeholders with strong analytical and leadership capabilities.

The role emphasizes AI-enabled planning, risk management, and governance to align with firm strategy while navigating ambiguity and change.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing complex technology programs.
• Experience using enterprise AI capabilities with validation and data-sensitivity awareness.
• Ability to review AI-assisted plans and escalate when uncertain.
• Advanced analytical reasoning to break down objectives.
• Proven ability to lead through change in high-pressure environments.
• Strong stakeholder management to drive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic technical program plans across cross-functional teams.
• Utilize enterprise AI capabilities to accelerate planning, risk synthesis, and reporting.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and define decision-making processes.
• Champion continuous improvement and stay current with emerging technologies.
• Promote reusable, AI-assisted governance practices with human oversight.

Skills

Technical program mgmt

AI in enterprise

Risk & data sensitivity

Analytical reasoning

Change leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

Principal Technical Program Manager

Palo Alto, CA, United States

Job Information

• Job Identification 210799665
• Job Category Technical Program Delivery
• Business Unit Commercial & Investment Bank
• Posting Date 10/12/2026, 11:39 PM
• Locations 3223 Hanover St, Palo Alto, CA, 94304, US
• Job Schedule Full time
• Base Pay/Salary Palo Alto,CA $194,750.00-$285,000.00

Job Description

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

As a Principal Technical Program Manager in the Commercial and investment Bank Payments Production Management team, 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 organizational goals and cross-functional collaboration, and oversee complex program execution by managing resources, budgets, and timelines while mitigating risks and addressing roadblocks
• Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate program planning, dependency/risk synthesis, and executive-ready 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
• Champion continuous improvement by identifying process optimization opportunities, incorporating best practices, and staying abreast of emerging technologies
• 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

• 7+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technical program management, leading complex technology projects and programs in large organizations
• Demonstrated experience using enterprise-authorized 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 supporting enterprise-scale payments or regulated financial services environments
• Familiarity with operational metrics frameworks such as service level indicators, service level objectives, and error budgets
• Experience partnering with risk, compliance, and control stakeholders to implement change in highly governed environments
• Experience driving agile-at-scale delivery and or Lean continuous improvement practices

This position is subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. As such, an employment offer for this position is contingent on JPMorgan Chase’s review of criminal conviction history, including pretrial diversions or program entries.

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 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 (https://careers.jpmorgan.com/us/en/how-we-hire/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.