Technical Strategy, Programs & Communications Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Health care coverage

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase is seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager in Jersey City to guide the delivery of complex technology programs across the firm. You will drive strategy-to-execution, lead operating cadence, governance, budgeting, and executive-ready communications with strong data platform fluency.

The role requires managing cross-functional teams in a matrix, aligning stakeholders, and delivering outcomes that support business goals.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience leading complex technology projects and programs in a large organization.
• Experience in Chief of Staff / Strategy & Operations / Technical Program Management roles within technology organizations.
• Strong data platform fluency (data products, pipelines, governance/metadata) with ability to translate complexity into executive language.
• Proven ability to drive outcomes through influence in a matrix with ambiguous priorities and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans with technical requirements, resources, and timelines for on-time delivery.
• Translate platform strategy into an integrated operating plan (OKRs/outcomes, quarterly priorities, roadmap, success metrics).
• Run leadership cadence and planning cycles with clear actions, owners, and follow-through.
• Lead cross-functional programs and portfolio governance (intake/prioritization, dependency mapping, RAID, executive status).
• Own financial management with Finance (forecast/run-rate, investments, vendor spend, cost optimization).
• Drive operating model and executive alignment: role clarity, RACI, executive narratives, and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Technical program management

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Budgeting/Forecasting

Data platform fluency

Leadership in matrix orgs

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 Manger at JPMorgan Chase, you will drive the successful delivery of complex technology projects and programs that will help reach business goals across the firm. Within the Corporate Technology Organization this Technical Strategy, Programs & Communications Lead will act as a partner to the leader of a strategic data platform. This role will translate strategy into execution by driving the operating cadence, portfolio/program governance, budgeting, organization design, and executive-ready communications. Success requires strong technical fluency across data platforms, disciplined program leadership in a matrix, and the ability to create clear narratives and decision points for senior stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, incorporating technical requirements, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure on-time delivery of technology solutions
• Translate platform strategy into an integrated operating plan (OKRs/outcomes, quarterly priorities, roadmap, success metrics).
• Run leadership execution cadence and planning cycles with clear actions, owners, and follow-through.
• Lead cross-functional programs and portfolio governance (intake/prioritization, dependency mapping, RAID, senior-ready status).
• Own financial management with Finance (forecast/run-rate, investment asks, vendor spend, cost optimization tied to outcomes).
• Drive org/operating model and executive alignment: role clarity/RACI and ways of working; craft exec-ready narrative/materials; manage cross-org stakeholders, adoption, and priority conflicts.

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
• Experience in Chief of Staff / Strategy & Operations / Technical Program Management / Portfolio leadership roles within technology organizations.
• Strong data platform fluency (e.g., data products, pipelines, governance/metadata, platform adoption, reliability/resilience concepts) with the ability to translate technical complexity into executive language.
• Demonstrated ability to drive outcomes through influence in a matrix—comfort operating with ambiguity, competing priorities, and senior stakeholders.
• Solid financial and operational acumen: budgeting/forecasting, headcount planning, prioritization frameworks, and executive-level reporting.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication, with proven ability to build narratives, decision documents, and concise executive updates.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Experience supporting a senior technology leader (MD) as an execution partner.
• Experience running portfolio governance across multiple teams/programs and driving operating model changes.
• Familiarity with technology risk and control considerations in a regulated enterprise environment.

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