Lead Technical Program Manager - Market Risk Technology - London

Market Risk Technology is responsible for providing JP Morgan's Risk Managers with the capability to assess the financial impact of various adverse market scenarios at a firm wide level. This capability covers calculations, scenario analysis, analytics, reporting and other tools and processes required to manage risk. Our team develops the firm's strategic Calculation (e.g. VaR, Stress), Time Series, and Scenario Management platforms for Firmwide Market Risk which integrate with our front-office risk management systems.

As the Lead Technical Program Manager within Market Risk Technology, you will promote the successful delivery of complex technology projects and programs that will help achieve business goals across the firm. You will leverage your deep knowledge of technical principles, practices, and theories to develop innovative solutions while effectively managing resources, budgets, and high-performing teams. Your strong analytical reasoning and adaptability skills will enable you to navigate through ambiguity and change, ensuring that technology initiatives align with business objectives. With advanced communication and stakeholder management abilities, you will foster productive working relationships and influence decision-making to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic program plans ensuring alignment with organizational goals and cross-functional collaboration.
• Oversee the execution of complex technology projects and programs, proactively mitigating risks and resolving roadblocks.
• Foster strong relationships with stakeholders, clients, and cross-functional teams, providing leadership and defining decision-making procedures for optimal outcomes.
• Champion continuous improvement by identifying process optimization opportunities, incorporating best practices, and staying abreast of emerging technologies.
• Drive the adoption of best practices, security standards, and compliance requirements across all programs.
• Lead change management efforts, ensuring smooth transitions and effective communication throughout the program lifecycle.
• Mentor and develop program management talent within the team, promoting a culture of excellence and innovation.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 8+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technical program management, leading complex technology projects and programs in a large organization.
• Extensive experience or equivalent expertise in technical program management, leading complex technology projects and programs in large organizations.
• Proven experience managing large-scale programs, with a focus on AI, Project management tools, Data analysis and metrics.
• Demonstrated proficiency in technical solutions, product knowledge and Investment portfolio governance.
• Advanced analytical reasoning skills, with the ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving techniques to complex business, technical, and operational challenges.
• Proven ability to lead through change, manage dependencies, and control change in high-pressure, dynamic environments.
• Advanced expertise in stakeholder management, establishing productive relationships, and driving beneficial outcomes aligned with organizational objectives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively with executives, engineers, and cross-functional partners.
• Experience working with complex projects running on LeSS and SAFe.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Certifications in Agile, Scrum, or AI/ML technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Machine Learning, PMI-ACP).
• Incessant curiosity and drive to learn about new technologies that are on the bleeding edge, with a passion for continuous personal and professional growth.

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.