Strategy Manager - Program Manager

Join a team that shapes the future of data management and governance at JPMorganChase, delivering impactful solutions and career growth. Leverage your expertise to lead transformative initiatives and make a lasting difference.

As a Strategic Program Manager at JPMorganChase within 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 strategic initiatives from initiation to completion, partnering with Product and Technology teams and engaging stakeholders. Your role is critical in modernizing data management and governance practices and meeting regulatory commitments. You will help foster a collaborative and innovative team culture.

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 strategic programs, ensuring stakeholder engagement and alignment
• Identify potential roadblocks and emerging risks, escalating 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 to senior executives
• Coach team members and contribute to group objectives

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• 5+ years of industry experience
• Proven experience leading programs that drive strategic or transformational change 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 stakeholders
• Skilled in management and status reporting, delivering clear actionable messages to leadership
• Adept at navigating ambiguity and identifying process improvement opportunities
• 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 related field, or equivalent experience

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Experience working in a data & analytics focused organization with 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 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.