JPMorgan Chase & Co. is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $3.7 trillion and operations worldwide. At the heart of our operations is a commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive innovation and deliver exceptional service. JPMC is at the forefront of technological innovation in the financial industry, investing heavily in research and development to stay ahead of the curve. As part of our ongoing commitment to technological excellence, we are executing global transformation initiatives to enhance our capabilities and drive business value.
The Vice President, Global Technology COO Office, is a strategy manager responsible for shaping and executing JP Morgan’s most critical technology transformation initiatives. This role will shape the firmwide view on technology strategy initiatives and work on the most critical technology priorities. We are looking for a hands-on strategist who combines structured, consulting-style problem solving with strong technology and business acumen, and can independently translate ambiguous executive priorities into rigorous analysis, clear recommendations, and executable plans. The Vice President will work with the junior and senior team to foster cross-functional collaboration, and ensure the successful execution of complex, high-value projects that advance Global Technology’s agenda. Given the importance of these programs, as part of this role you will have the unique opportunity to work closely with our most senior leaders across JP Morgan Chase.
Job Responsibilities:
- Drive development of ambiguous strategic priorities from problem solving, developing the strategy through execution, with hands-on approach on analysis, recommendations and delivery.
- Lead day-to-day delivery from framing the problem, planning to delivery, including building frameworks, roadmaps and operating models to support the strategy
- Apply strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to shape the transformation agenda in partnership with senior executives and business leaders.
- Demonstrate effective management and team-building skills, driving results in ambiguous and fast-paced environments.
- Structure and scope complex business and technology problems, develop hypotheses, apply analytical and qualitative tools to develop solutions, and identify key implications for the business.
- Show entrepreneurial drive and proactivity to identify opportunities to increase business value.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and buy-in, drive stakeholders to a common answer and mobilize execution.
- Communicate in a clear, concise manner tailored to executive audiences, using excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey complex concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Facilitate effective collaboration across business units and technology teams.
- Demonstrate skilled negotiation and conflict resolution to achieve project goals and maintain positive stakeholder relationships.
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with transformation initiatives and escalate as needed.
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program success.
- Lead cross-functional working groups, promoting a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Exhibit strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities and deliver results.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:
- Significant consulting experience with a top-tier strategy or management consulting firm, internal consulting/ corporate strategy, or technology strategy team.
- 5+ years of experience working on large-scale technology transformation initiatives in a global organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
- Strong client management and executive-level communication skills (both oral and written), as well as strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to deliver impact across cross-functional teams and achieve goals without direct control over resources.
- Proven ability to structure and scope complex problems and apply a range of analytical and qualitative tools to develop solutions.
- High proficiency with PowerPoint for executive-level documents, Excel and AI based tool usage for analysis.
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
- Advanced degree (MBA or MS in Technology) from a top-tier program.
- Experience and fluency in enterprise IT management concepts, as well as technical knowledge in cloud or IT infrastructure (or a passion to learn!)
- Financial services background and/or experience with technology transformation, especially cloud or vendor-related.
About Us
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of 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. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
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