Vice President-Strategy & Execution Program Manager

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

JPMorganChase is seeking a Vice President-Strategic & Execution Program Manager within the Firmwide CDO Strategy and Execution team to drive data modernization and governance initiatives. You will lead cross-functional programs, align product and technology roadmaps, and deliver new data capabilities to support AI-ready data and regulatory commitments.

The role emphasizes governance, delivery across lifecycle stages, and coaching team members while working with senior executives to ensure

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Experience leading programs that drive strategic or transformational change through new capabilities, products, or solutions in large, complex organizations.
• Expertise in program governance, project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall), and enterprise tooling for planning, execution, and tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to manage tight timelines and multiple deliverables under pressure.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with a proven ability to drive alignment across multiple stakeholders.
• Skilled in management and status reporting, delivering clear actionable messages to leadership.
• Adept at navigating ambiguity and identifying process improvement opportunities to strengthen execution and team effectiveness.
• Pro-active self-starter with ability to solve diverse problems and cross-functional challenges.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, and other project management tools.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Management, or other related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic change initiatives in partnership with Product, Technology, Lines of Businesses, and Corporate Functions.
• Gather, synthesize, and prioritize requirements from Lines of Businesses, Corporate Functions, and firmwide stakeholders.
• Partner with Product and Technology to design solutions and define the product roadmap and deliverables.
• Support the development of business cases for strategic programs to acquire necessary funding.
• Provide governance and oversight of the strategic program, ensuring stakeholder engagement and alignment, and delivering status updates.
• Identify potential roadblocks or emerging risks and escalation as needed.
• Establish and drive PMO capabilities for large programs, ensuring effective governance, reporting, and stakeholder management.
• Develop and implement standardized project management processes, tools, and templates for consistency and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive program reporting and metrics, communicating progress and performance to senior executives.
• Coach other team members and contribute to the wider group’s objectives.

Skills

Program governance

Project management

PM methodologies

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Status reporting

Ambiguity management

Self-starter

Excel & PowerPoint

MS Project

Education

BA/BS in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Management, or related field

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Monday.com

Job description

Are you passionate about leading strategic initiatives that transform data management and governance? Join our Strategy and Execution team to help define and execute the CDO vision, enabling Lines of Businesses and Corporate Functions to achieve AI-ready data and manage data risk effectively. You will play a critical role in modernizing the Firm’s data practices and meeting regulatory commitments.

As a Vice President-Strategic & Execution Program Manager in the Firmwide CDO Strategy and Execution team, you will drive change by delivering new and enhanced products, solutions, operating models, and processes aligned to data across the Firm. You will coordinate and oversee strategic initiatives throughout their lifecycle, from initiation to completion, including program planning, requirements analysis, coordination with Product and Technology teams, and managing execution and go-live phases.

Job responsibilities

• Lead strategic change initiatives in partnership with Product, Technology, Lines of Businesses, and Corporate Functions.
• Gather, synthesize, and prioritize requirements from Lines of Businesses, Corporate Functions, and firmwide stakeholders.
• Partner with Product and Technology to design solutions and define the product roadmap and deliverables.
• Support the development of business cases for strategic programs to acquire necessary funding.
• Provide governance and oversight of the strategic program, ensuring stakeholder engagement and alignment, and delivering status updates.
• Identify potential roadblocks or emerging risks and escalation as needed.
• Establish and drive PMO capabilities for large programs, ensuring effective governance, reporting, and stakeholder management.
• Develop and implement standardized project management processes, tools, and templates for consistency and efficiency.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive program reporting and metrics, communicating progress and performance to senior executives.
• Coach other team members and contribute to the wider group’s objectives.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Proven experience leading programs that drive strategic or transformational change through new capabilities, products, or solutions in large, complex organizations.
• Expertise in program governance, project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall), and enterprise tooling for planning, execution, and tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to manage tight timelines and multiple deliverables under pressure.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills, with a proven ability to drive alignment across multiple stakeholders.
• Skilled in management and status reporting, delivering clear actionable messages to leadership.
• Adept at navigating ambiguity and identifying process improvement opportunities to strengthen execution and team effectiveness.
• Pro-active self-starter with ability to solve diverse problems and cross-functional challenges.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, and other project management tools.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Management, or other related field, or equivalent experience.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Experience working in a data & analytics focused organization, with solid understanding of data & analytics processes, data governance practices, and related functions.
• Familiarity with data lineage, classification, and lifecycle management concepts.
• Solid technical understanding of data management, governance, big data platforms, and data architecture.
• Familiarity with program management and collaboration tools (e.g., Monday.com).
• MBA and/or advanced degree from a top-tier program.

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.

The Strategy team manages mission-critical projects ranging from developing growth strategies, to assessing and planning entry into new markets, to implementing organizational restructurings and operational efficiencies, and more. Projects are typically team-based and include close collaboration with senior executives.