JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Senior Project Manager (VP) within our Business Management team, you will be a strategic leader responsible for driving complex, cross-functional programs that transform our corporate reporting platforms and deliver measurable business impact. You will own the end-to-end project lifecycle, from initial strategy and scoping through implementation and post-launch analysis, operating with high autonomy and accountability. This role requires a leader who excels at fostering innovation, collaborating across diverse business units and external partners, and influencing organizational direction. You will play a key role in shaping business strategy, championing change, and ensuring the successful delivery of strategic initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

Strategic Program Leadership

• Own and deliver large-scale, cross-functional programs that align with business strategy and drive organizational transformation.
• Develop and communicate comprehensive project plans, timelines, and governance structures to ensure successful execution and transparency.
• Lead the design and implementation of new operating models, including roles/responsibilities, location strategy, and control frameworks.

Cross-Functional & External Collaboration

• Partner with business leaders, technology teams, subject matter experts, and external stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Navigate complex stakeholder environments, including senior management, clients, and vendors, to align on goals and resolve issues.

Business Analysis & Solution Design

• Analyze and document business processes, requirements, and user stories to inform technology builds and operational changes.
• Drive data analysis and leverage advanced analytics tools to support decision-making and measure project impact.

Risk, Compliance, and Governance

• Establish and maintain robust governance structures, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, risk management frameworks, and firm policies.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues; drive remediation to closure and escalate as needed.

Innovation & Continuous Improvement

• Champion innovation by implementing automation, adopting new technologies, and driving process improvements across project workflows.
• Promote a culture of creative problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Testing, Implementation & Post-Launch Analysis

• Partner with end-to-end user acceptance testing (UAT) teams, including test strategy, execution, and defect management.
• Coordinate solution deployment, post-implementation reviews, and long-term success measurement.

Communication & Reporting

• Provide regular, executive-level updates and presentations to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Prepare high-quality status reports, dashboards, and scorecards to communicate project progress and outcomes**.**

Candidate Requirements

• Experience: 7+ years in project/program management, with a proven track record of leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives in financial services or a related industry.
• Certification: Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent; Agile/Scrum Master certification a plus.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced skills in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel); experience with data analytics platforms (e.g., Tableau, Alteryx, Python) and automation tools.
• Business Acumen: Experience in Finance, Accounting, Risk, or related domains is a plus.
• Change Management: Demonstrated ability to lead organizational/process design and manage large-scale change initiatives, including mergers and integrations.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical capabilities; able to synthesize complex data and drive actionable insights.
• Leadership: Self-starter with high personal initiative, ownership, and accountability.
• Collaboration: Effective relationship-building and interpersonal skills; able to work across business lines, technology, operations, and external partners.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; able to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including clients and vendors.
• Innovation: Experience implementing automation, leveraging new technologies, and driving process improvements.
• Governance & Compliance: Experience establishing governance structures and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Able to work in a fast paced, results driven 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 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.

ABOUT THE TEAM

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.