Project Manager, Senior Associate

Next Frontier Capital; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

On-site wellness centers

Retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health support

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Jersey City is seeking a Project Manager to lead high-visibility initiatives within the Corporate Third-Party Oversight (CTPO) program. You will plan, manage, and deliver projects end-to-end, coordinating with product, technology, controls, reporting, and data science teams.

The role requires 3+ years of experience, a Bachelor's degree, and strong stakeholder management, communication, and analytical skills to translate business needs into actionable requirements and drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 3+ years leading complex projects.
• Experience with PMI or similar project management methodologies.
• Experience enabling process improvement and operational efficiency in financial services/tech.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple strategic initiatives from inception through closure with clear scope and timelines.
• Define success criteria and track milestones and performance measures.
• Create and execute project plans with milestones, tasks, dependencies, and risks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across Lines of Business to drive alignment and delivery.
• Facilitate requirements gathering and feedback forums for successful execution.
• Translate business needs into actionable technology/process requirements.
• Maintain RAID logs with escalation and mitigation planning, and report weekly to senior management.
• Coordinate with CTPO SMEs and cross-functional teams to prioritize work and deliver.
• Communicate progress and updates to executives and key stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Visio

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Join JPMorganChase as a Project Manager and help deliver high-impact initiatives that advance strategic priorities, business transformation, and operational efficiency.This role sits in the Project Management Office (PMO) within Corporate Third-Party Oversight (CTPO), which is responsible for the firmwide supplier oversight program that helps ensure the effective and controlled use of third parties across JPMorganChase.

As a Project Manager within Corporate Third-Party Oversight (CTPO), you will plan and manage multiple high-visibility projects end-to-end.

Job responsibilities

• Manage multiple strategic initiatives from inception through closure, including scope, timeline, and delivery outcomes.
• Define success criteria and track progress against agreed milestones and performance measures.
• Create and execute project plans using standard templates, including milestones, tasks, dependencies, and risks.
• Partner with key stakeholders and decision-makers across multiple Lines of Business and Corporate Functions to drive alignment, decisions, and delivery.
• Facilitate requirements gathering, working sessions, and feedback forums to support successful execution.
• Ensure business needs are accurately translated into clear, actionable technology and/or process requirements.
• Maintain and report on RAID (risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies), including escalation and mitigation planning.
• Produce weekly status reporting and deliver clear updates to senior management and other key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with CTPO SMEs and cross-functional teams (Product, Technology, Controls, Reporting, and Data Science) to prioritize work and coordinate delivery.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional projects.
• Working knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PMI) and common project management tools.
• Experience supporting process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives within financial services and/or technology.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a demonstrated ability to deliver outcomes.
• Experience leading technology-centric projects, including creating data-driven impact analyses and leadership-ready narratives.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, including managing competing priorities and expectations in parallel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly at all levels.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Experience delivering technology centric projects.
• Basic understanding of the SDLC and interest in leveraging new digital tools to improve productivity and collaboration.
• Advanced experience with Microsoft Project, Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with AI concepts (e.g., GenAI and agent-based automation) for process efficiency.
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or Google Project Management certification (PMPC).
• Experience delivering projects in a highly regulated environment.
• Ability to identify key concerns, conduct independent analysis, and develop mitigation plans and actionable recommendations.

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. Lead high impact projects, boost efficiency, and enhance risk controls as a Project Manager in Corporate Third Party Oversight.