Technical Program Manager III

Socket.dev; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in New Jersey seeks a Technical Project Manager III to lead complex technology programs within Corporate Sector - Infrastructure Platforms.

You will guide projects that deliver business value for clients and stakeholders while collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing risk and governance. Responsibilities include vendor management, RFP processes, contract lifecycle activities, and driving automation and dashboards for actionable insights.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading technical programs and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using enterprise AI capabilities to support PM workflows with validation.

Responsibilities

• Execute the enterprise technology vendor strategy aligning outcomes with priorities.
• Enforce standardized governance frameworks, operating models and approval processes.
• Ensure KPIs, SLAs and performance standards are followed to improve accountability.

Skills

Vendor management

AI in PM

Stakeholder mgmt

Governance

Risk management

Communications

Job description

Join our dynamic team to innovate and drive technology advancements, contributing to significant business growth and client success.

As a Technical Project Manager III in Corporate Sector - Infrastructure Platforms team, you will help lead complex technology projects and programs 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. Your strong communication abilities will enable you to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment on project objectives and governance. 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

• Execute the enterprise technology vendor strategy, aligning commercial outcomes with business priorities and transformation initiatives.
• Enforce standardized governance frameworks, operating models, decision rights, and approval processes across the vendor lifecycle.
• Ensure KPIs, SLAs, and performance management standards are adhered to in an effort to strengthen accountability, transparency, and outcomes.

• Uses enterprise-authorized AI capabilities within the work environment to accelerate project planning and risk synthesis (e.g., drafting plans, RAID, and status narratives), validating outputs and handling data according to sensitivity requirements.
• Support high value sourcing, category management, and vendor rationalization efforts across critical technology spend areas.
• Execute competitive RFP processes and end‑to‑end contract lifecycle management activities, including complex, multi‑year agreements.
• Support commercial terms negotiations that balance cost optimization, service quality, resilience, and risk mitigation.
• Promotes reuse-first, AI-assisted practices for project governance artifacts and reporting, ensuring human review and alignment to delivery standards.
• Enable dashboards and reporting capabilities that provide actionable insights and drive continuous improvement.
• Perform audit readiness efforts, maintaining strong documentation, reporting, and issue remediation practices.
• Build and maintain trusted partnerships with senior leaders across Global Technology and Lines of Business, aligning priorities and resolving complex issues.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 3+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technical program management, leading complex technology projects and programs in a fast-paced environment
• 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.
• Experience in vendor management, strategic sourcing, category management, and contract lifecycle management within technology environments.
• Proven track record supporting and delivering complex, enterprise scale vendor and sourcing initiatives.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrated negotiation expertise across scope, cost, and contractual terms.
• General understanding of third party risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence senior leaders and navigate ambiguity.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, including executive level reporting and presentation development.
• Experience supporting high performing teams and driving operational excellence through standardization and automation.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Act as the supporting relationship manager for strategic vendors, driving innovation, performance improvement, and transformation readiness.
• Embed third party risk management, regulatory compliance, and control frameworks across all vendor engagements.

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.