Description

The Strategy and Execution team is responsible for defining and articulating the CDO vision and strategy and executing on strategic initiatives to deliver on the CDO roadmap. The team leads strategic projects that enable Lines of Businesses and Corporate Functions with the tools and solutions to achieve AI-ready data, and effectively and efficiently manage data risk.

As a Strategic Program Manager within the Firmwide CDO, you will be responsible for driving change that delivers new and enhanced products, solutions, operating models, and processes aligned to data across the Firm. You will co-ordinate and oversee strategic initiatives throughout the lifecycle from initiation through to completion, including program planning, requirements analysis, co-ordination with Product and Technology teams for design, development, and testing, managing execution and transition / go-live phases.

This position will play a critical role in the modernization of the Firm's data management and governance practices, as well as in meeting regulatory commitments.

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 the necessary funding to deliver the roadmap

• Provide governance and oversight of the strategic program, ensure stakeholder engagement and alignment, and deliver status updates

• Identify potential roadblocks/emerging risks and escalate 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 to ensure consistency and efficiency across projects

• Develop and maintain comprehensive program reporting and metrics, and communicate 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 skills, interpersonal and influencing skills, with a proven ability to driven alignment across multiple stakeholders

• Skilled in management and status reporting, delivering clear actional 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) 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

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

\n 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.\n
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\n 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.\n