Executive Director AI Strategist - Principal Technical Program Manager

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Jersey City, NJ, USA
Hybrid
Expert/Leader
Financial Services
We’re one of the world’s biggest technology-driven companies
The Role
Leads complex, cross-functional technology programs and strategy initiatives across Asset & Wealth Management. Responsibilities include defining technology priorities, analyzing trends and competitors, developing strategic recommendations, managing roadmaps, resources, budgets, risks, and workstreams, and advising senior executives. The role requires strong stakeholder influence, executive communication, consulting expertise, and the ability to align AI, digital transformation, cloud, analytics, and infrastructure initiatives with business objectives.
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As a Principal Technical Program Manager in Asset & Wealth Management Technology Team, you will lead complex, multi-functional technology projects and programs that will impact experiences for multiple groups across the firm, including clients, employees, and stakeholders. Your advanced analytical reasoning and adaptability skills will enable you to break down business, technical, and operational objectives into manageable tasks, while navigating through ambiguity and driving change. With demonstrated technical fluency, you will effectively manage resources, budgets, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that align with the firm's strategic goals. Your exceptional communication and influencing abilities will foster productive relationships with stakeholders, ensuring alignment and effective risk management. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the development of new policies and processes, shaping the future of our technology landscape.

The Asset & Wealth Management (AWM) Technology Strategy team partners with senior leaders to define and execute technology priorities, drive strategic initiatives, and support decision-making across the organization. Your problem-solving skills will help deliver projects that drive business goals and create value for clients, employees, and stakeholders. Applying a broad knowledge of technical principles, practices, and theories is essential to developing innovative solutions, along with leveraging analytical reasoning and adaptability skills to navigate through ambiguity and change. With advanced communication and stakeholder management abilities, you will foster productive working relationships and influence decision-making. By optimizing resources and managing risks, you will contribute to the successful delivery of high-impact projects that shape the future of the firm.

Job responsibilities

  • Lead the development technology strategy and priorities, and execution and delivery across the technology and business teams
  • Scope problems, identify major issues and actionable opportunities, design solutions, and qualify the implications and “so whats”
  • Conduct research and analysis on technology trends and innovation opportunities and perform competitor/industry research leveraging both public and non-public sources
  • Work with team to develop work plans to test / evaluate strategies and insights which could span process improvement, organizational change, and functional strategy efforts
  • Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations, reports, and communications
  • Advise and influence senior leaders and executives on key business decisions and major change initiatives
  • Develop deep trust-based advisor relationships with key stakeholders and ensure client is satisfied throughout engagement
  • Work collaboratively with team members across lines of business and cross-functional teams; maintain composure and presence in difficult stakeholder meets
  • Identify potential roadblocks / obstacles and escalate issues as needed

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

  • 10+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technical program management, leading complex technology projects and programs in large organizations
  • Extensive knowledge and understanding of modern technology concepts, terminology, and strategies, including but not limited to artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data analytics and emerging technologies.
  • A strong background in consulting, with a proven track record of successfully advising organizations on holistic technology strategy and implementation. Ability to quickly assess organizational needs and align technology initiatives—including AI, digital transformation, and infrastructure modernization—with business objectives, ensuring effective execution and measurable outcomes.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough research and analysis across a broad range of technology domains, providing strategic recommendations to senior leaders on technology strategies, and innovation opportunities. Experience in developing and presenting comprehensive reports that influence decision-making at the executive level.
  • Demonstrated ability to break down complex objectives into actionable tasks, manage projects through their lifecycle, and adapt to evolving business needs.
  • Advanced proficiency with spreadsheets, presentation tools, and AI-powered applications to drive insights and efficiency.
  • Experienced in planning and leading leadership meetings, strategic events, and managing multiple client projects and workstreams.
  • Collaborative team player, skilled in building solution roadmaps and developing junior team members through mentorship.
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 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

About the TeamJ.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management delivers industry-leading investment management and private banking solutions. Asset Management provides individuals, advisors and institutions with strategies and expertise that span the full spectrum of asset classes through our global network of investment professionals. Wealth Management helps individuals, families and foundations take a more intentional approach to their wealth or finances to better define, focus and realize their goals.​

Skills Required

  • 10+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technical program management and leading complex technology projects and programs in large organizations
  • Extensive knowledge of modern technology concepts, including artificial intelligence, cloud computing, data analytics, and emerging technologies
  • Strong consulting background with experience advising organizations on holistic technology strategy and implementation
  • Experience aligning AI, digital transformation, and infrastructure modernization initiatives with business objectives
  • Ability to conduct research and analysis across technology domains and provide strategic recommendations to senior leaders
  • Experience developing and presenting comprehensive executive-level reports and communications
  • Ability to break down complex objectives into actionable tasks and manage projects through their lifecycle
  • Advanced proficiency with spreadsheets, presentation tools, and AI-powered applications
  • Experience planning and leading leadership meetings and strategic events
  • Experience managing multiple client projects and workstreams
  • Ability to build solution roadmaps and mentor junior team members

JPMorganChase Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about JPMorganChase and has not been reviewed or approved by JPMorganChase.

  • Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and mental-health coverage are broad, with wellness incentives, on-site or virtual care, and an EAP offering coaching and counseling. Plan materials emphasize accessible options, including multiple medical choices and tools to manage costs.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave extends up to 16 weeks for all parents, supplemented by paid Critical Caregiver Leave. Family resources include backup childcare via Bright Horizons, lactation support and milk-shipping, family-building assistance, and even a free five-month SNOO rental for newborns.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with an annual company match and automatic pay credits for most employees, with a legacy pension available to earlier hires. An Employee Stock Purchase Plan at a 5% discount further supports long-term savings.

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The Company
HQ: New York, NY
289,097 Employees
Year Founded: 1799

What We Do

JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $3.7 trillion and operations worldwide. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers and small businesses, commercial banking, financial transaction processing, and asset management. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase & Co. serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Technology fuels every aspect of our company and is at the heart of everything we do. With over 50,000 technologists globally and an annual tech spend of $12 billion, we are dedicated to improving the design, analytics, development, coding, testing and application programming that goes into creating high quality software and new products. Learn more about technology at our firm, explore resources from our Distinguished Engineers, AI & ML researchers, and other experts; access the latest episode of our TechTrends podcast, and more at www.jpmorgan.com/technology. Information about JPMorgan Chase & Co. is available at www.jpmorganchase.com. ©2023 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved. JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans.

Why Work With Us

Our technologists work on a diverse range of solutions that include strategic technology initiatives, big data, mobile, electronic payments, machine learning, cybersecurity, enterprise cloud development, and other state-of-the-art technologies.

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