Strategic Transformation Program Manager

Testing Site - JPMC; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. in Jersey City seeks an experienced Program Manager to join the P&A Innovation and Transformation team.

You will support the execution of strategic transformation initiatives, partnering with Product Leads, Data Owners, Technology, and Sponsors to consolidate plans and manage communications. The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and change management across finance and business management functions, with a focus on data, AI/ML, and process optimization.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in program/project management, PMO, transformation, or related fields; financial services experience preferred.
• Experience in Finance & Business Management activities and ability to partner across functions.
• Demonstrates experience supporting cross-functional programs with governance, risk/issue management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to quantify financial impact and benefits; advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Experience defining and tracking KPIs/OKRs; ability to translate data into clear executive materials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior audiences and tailoring messages by stakeholder.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of firmwide programs at scale; coordinate execution plans and dependencies across organizations.
• Engage directly with stakeholders and senior leaders to scope problems and frame proposals; lead cross-organizational transformation projects.
• Develop advisor relationships to drive alignment; coordinate cross-functional forums and follow through to delivery.
• Support governance frameworks; consolidate inputs for leadership forums and develop executive-ready materials.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks; ensure compliance with requirements and internal controls.
• Contribute to change management planning and execution for rollout of new processes and technologies.

Skills

Governance

Stakeholder management

Excel

PowerPoint

Data analysis

Communication

Agile concepts

Jira

Confluence

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/economics

MBA or certifications (PMP/SAFe/Lean)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Monday.com

Portfolio Intelligence

Job description

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. in Jersey City seeks an experienced Program Manager to join the P&A Innovation and Transformation team.

You will support the execution of strategic transformation initiatives, partnering with Product Leads, Data Owners, Technology, and Sponsors to consolidate plans and manage communications. The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and change management across finance and business management functions, with a focus on data, AI/ML, and process optimization.