Applied Research - Technical Program Manager, Vice President

Job Description

The Chief Technology Office (CTO) oversees enabling technology capabilities inclusive of engineering and architecture tools and practices, public cloud technology services, application program interfaces, as well as the firm's technology workforce strategy.

Global Technology Applied Research (GTAR) is an essential component of CTO and focuses on future-proofing the firm with 1st to market, cutting-edge Quantum, and Immersive Technology (e.

g., Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Internet of Things and Computer Vision) experimentation, research, and the secure integration of viable products across the firm.

As an Applied Research Technical Program Manager within our firm, you will be responsible for defining and implementing communication and advertising strategies.

Your role will involve building pipelines of use cases for the application of Quantum algorithms and conducting immersive research across the organization.

You will also influence executive stakeholders to adopt our products, and prepare business cases and tailored narratives for strategic investment.

Job Responsibilities :

• Lead and oversee multiple technical programs and projects from inception to completion. Ensure programs are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies and solutions that align with business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and operations. Communicate program status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and executive leadership.

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Develop contingency plans to address potential challenges. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) and objectives, key results (OKRs) and report on program outcomes.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills :

• Strong technical background with the ability to understand, evaluate and translate complex technical solutions to non-technical audiences.
• Highly organized, self-starter with excellent time management skills, who can work with high degree of independence and resolve issues with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent project management skills, including proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, JIRA, Confluence).
• Superb leadership and team management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Openness to an environment of active developmental feedback from peers.
• Superior command of PowerPoint and Excel

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills :

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, preferred.
• 6+ years of managing projects in financial services industry or military leadership experience, preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification, preferred.

About Us

JPMorgan Chase & Co., 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.

For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and 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.

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JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability / Veterans

About the Team

The Chief Technology Office oversees enabling components inclusive of the top quality engineering and architecture tools and practices, key program management and processes as well as the technology workforce strategy required to make us a leading technology company for our customers, clients and colleagues around the world.

High Risk Roles (HRR) are sensitive roles within the technology organization that require high assurance of the integrity of staff by virtue of 1) sensitive cybersecurity and technology functions they perform within systems or 2) information they receive regarding sensitive cybersecurity or technology matters.

Users in these roles are subject to enhanced pre-hire screening which includes both criminal and credit background checks (as allowed by law).

The enhanced screening will need to be successfully completed prior to commencing employment or assignment.