Strategy and Project Manager, Senior Associate

J.P. Morgan; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase seeks a Project Manager II for the HR Data and Analytics team in New York. You will blend program management, governance, and executive support to ensure initiatives align with strategy and are delivered efficiently.

Lead complex, data‑driven projects; partner with senior leaders; manage budgets and governance; and drive continuous improvement across processes and analytics tools.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of financial services experience managing complex projects or programs.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills in a project management context.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, with senior leadership interaction.
• Strong PM skills with ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience leading a diverse team, delegating, and fostering inclusion.
• Good judgment and poise; energetic, self‑motivated under pressure.
• Leadership that encourages feedback and innovation across teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as trusted advisor to HR Data & Analytics leadership for planning and strategy.
• Lead planning and execution of complex, cross‑functional projects using data analytics.
• Develop budgets, forecast performance, and identify cost‑saving opportunities with Chief of Staff.
• Oversee governance, risk, issue resolution, and change control per firm guidelines.
• Develop and maintain PM methodologies, standards, and tools for ops excellence.
• Prepare status reports, dashboards and executive summaries for senior management.
• Define metrics and monitor objectives; suggest course corrections as needed.
• Identify process improvements and drive automation to streamline workflows.
• Coordinate leadership meetings, offsites, and strategic planning sessions.
• Foster collaboration, delegate tasks, and drive innovation within a diverse team.
• Support HR Data & Analytics people strategy to keep the workforce skilled and motivated.
• Build relations across internal functions to ensure alignment and collaboration.

Skills

Financial services experience

Project management

Analytical problem solving

Executive communication

Leadership of diverse teams

Working under pressure

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

Tableau

Power BI

Qlik

Job description

The HR Data and Analytics team at JPMorgan Chase is responsible for accelerating the firm’s data and analytics journey. This includes ensuring the quality, integrity, and security of the company's data, as well as leveraging data to generate insights and drive decision-making. The team develops and implements solutions that support the firm’s commercial goals by harnessing artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to develop new products, improve productivity, and enhance risk management.

As a Project Manager II within the HR Data and Analytics team, you will serve as a strategic partner to senior leadership, driving operational excellence and supporting the execution of the team’s vision. Your role will blend program management, business governance, and executive support, ensuring the team’s initiatives are aligned with business strategy and delivered efficiently.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to the HR Data and Analytics leadership team, supporting decision-making and business planning.
• Lead the planning and execution of complex, cross-functional projects, utilizing data analytics and digital proficiency to deliver results aligned with business strategy.
• Develop and manage budgets, forecast financial performance, and identify cost‑saving opportunities in partnership with the Chief of Staff.
• Oversee business governance processes, including risk management, issue resolution, and change control, ensuring compliance with firm-wide guidelines.
• Develop, implement, and maintain project management methodologies, standards, and tools to drive operational excellence.
• Prepare and present regular status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries to senior management, ensuring clear and effective communication.
• Define and monitor objectives, key results, and key metrics, reporting progress to leadership and recommending course corrections as needed.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and steer efficiency initiatives, including automation to streamline workflows. Identify and implement best practices across the organization.
• Coordinate and facilitate leadership meetings, offsites, and strategic planning sessions, ensuring alignment and follow‑through on action items.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive environment, managing a diverse team, delegating tasks effectively, and encouraging innovation and creative problem‑solving.
• Develop and implement initiatives supporting the HR Data and Analytics people strategy to maintain a skilled and motivated workforce.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across internal functions, acting as a liaison to ensure alignment and effective collaboration.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• 3+ years of financial services experience, with proven expertise in managing or leading complex projects or programs from inception to execution.
• Advanced analytical, technical, and problem‑solving skills in a project management context.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with and influence senior management.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize key tasks effectively.
• Experience managing a diverse team, with a focus on delegation, team building, and fostering an inclusive environment.
• Good judgment, maturity, and poise; energetic, self‑motivated, and effective under pressure.
• Strong leadership skills, fostering a culture of continual feedback and innovation.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Demonstrated credibility in supporting the management of a business or business function.
• Demonstrated experience working with data, analytics, deployments, and AI/BI tooling.
• Proficiency in using software applications, digital platforms, and dashboard tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik.
• Ability to forge strong internal relationships across a broad range of functions.
• Experience integrating artificial intelligence solutions to enhance project outcomes and drive data‑driven decision‑making.
• Experience implementing automation to increase operational efficiency.
• Experience supporting executive communications, business governance, and strategic planning at the leadership level.

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.

Human Resources plays a critical role in driving the employee experience, shaping the firm’s culture and building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We are a strategic partner to the business — working with leaders across the firm to hire, develop and retain the best people and help meet business goals. Together, we foster a work environment in which our people are supported, feel like they belong and are able to make an impact through their work. We develop and deliver a suite of products and services that help make JPMorgan Chase an employer of choice and drive our business forward.

Drive operational excellence, governance, and program delivery across data, AI, and BI.