Senior AI Technology Strategy - Lead Technical Program Manager

JPMorganChase; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorganChase in Jersey City seeks a Lead Technical Program Manager to guide complex technology programs within Asset & Wealth Management Technology. You will lead strategy development, drive delivery across teams, and influence senior leaders to align technology with business goals.

The role emphasizes strong stakeholder management, analytical problem-solving, and mentoring junior staff within a dynamic, high-impact environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical program management leading complex technology projects.
• Experience formulating and executing strategies across AI, cloud, and data analytics.
• Strong analytical reasoning and problem-solving to break down objectives into tasks.
• Proven ability to influence decision makers and manage stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development technology strategy and priorities across technology and business teams.
• Scope problems, identify major issues and actionable opportunities, design solutions.
• Conduct research on technology trends and innovation opportunities.
• Develop work plans to test/evaluate strategies spanning process improvement and organizational change.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations and communications.
• Advise and influence senior leaders on key business decisions.
• Develop trust-based advisor relationships with stakeholders and ensure client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across lines of business.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Identify roadblocks and escalate issues as needed.

Skills

Technical program management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

AI & Cloud awareness

Tools

Spreadsheets

Presentation tools

AI applications

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 Asset & Wealth Management Technology Team, 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 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.

The Asset & Wealth Management (AWM) Technology Strategy team partners with senior leaders to define and execute technology priorities, drive strategic initiatives, and support decision-making across the organization. Your problem-solving skills will help deliver projects that drive business goals and create value for clients, employees, and stakeholders. Applying a broad knowledge of technical principles, practices, and theories is essential to developing innovative solutions, along with leveraging analytical reasoning and adaptability skills to navigate through ambiguity and change. With advanced communication and stakeholder management abilities, you will foster productive working relationships and influence decision-making. By optimizing resources and managing risks, you will contribute to the successful delivery of high-impact projects that shape the future of the firm.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the development technology strategy and priorities, and execution and delivery across the technology and business teams
• Scope problems, identify major issues and actionable opportunities, design solutions, and qualify the implications and “so whats”
• Conduct research and analysis on technology trends and innovation opportunities and perform competitor/industry research leveraging both public and non-public source
• Work with team to develop work plans to test / evaluate strategies and insights which could span process improvement, organizational change, and functional strategy efforts
• Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, reports, and communications
• Advise and influence senior leaders and executives on key business decisions and major change initiatives
• Develop deep trust-based advisor relationships with key stakeholders and ensure client is satisfied throughout engagement
• Work collaboratively with team members across lines of business and cross-functional teams; maintain composure and presence in difficult stakeholder meets
• Develop junior team members both formally and informally, including serving as a mentor
• Identify potential roadblocks / obstacles and escalate issues as needed

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
• Strong experience in formulating and executing strategies that align with business objectives across modern technologies, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data analytics, and emerging technologies. Ability to assess market trends and identify opportunities for technology applications within the organization.
• Demonstrated proficiency in applying analytical reasoning and problem-solving techniques to break down business, technical, or operational objectives into manageable tasks and activities
• Proven track record of leading through the project lifecycle management, including influencing decision makers and adapting to changes as business needs evolve
• Strong technical fluency, with deep familiarity in current and relevant platforms, software tools, and technologies
• Excellent and efficient skills using spreadsheets, presentation tools and AI applications
• Design and lead the planning and coordination of leadership meetings and strategic events
• Lead one or more client projects, including managing multiple people across several workstreams
• Collaborate with the team to build hypothesis sets, analyses, and roadmaps for solutions

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 for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About The Team

J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.