Project Manager Associate

Job Description
As an Associate (601) within the Business Management - Programs team, you will provide advanced project support to large-scale programs and independently manage smaller projects that contribute to business objectives. Reporting to the Vice President of Business Management, you will work closely with VPs and other senior leaders, leveraging your project management experience to drive execution, resolve issues, and deliver results. This role is suited for professionals with a track record of managing smaller projects and a commitment to advancing their project management expertise, including obtaining a PMP certification if not already held. The Associate is expected to work with a high degree of independence, proactively identifying and driving initiatives to completion.
Job Responsibilities

• Provide advanced support to major programs, including project planning, coordination, and execution.
• Independently manage smaller projects or complex workstreams, from initiation through completion, with limited oversight.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including plans, timelines, risk logs, and status reports.
• Analyze business processes, gather requirements, and document user stories to inform project solutions.
• Conduct data analysis to support decision-making and measure project outcomes.
• Identify, track, and escalate project risks and issues; drive resolution in partnership with stakeholders.
• Lead or coordinate user acceptance testing (UAT), implementation, and post-launch activities for assigned projects.
• Contribute to process improvement, automation, and innovation initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver clear project updates and presentations to stakeholders and management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, business partners, and technology groups to achieve project goals.
• Demonstrate initiative and ownership by proactively identifying opportunities, solving problems, and driving projects forward independently.
• Commitment to Professional Development: If not already held, actively work towards obtaining a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Required skills, qualifications and capabilities

• College or university degree required.
• 3-5 years of experience in project management or related roles, with a proven track record of independently managing smaller projects or significant workstreams.
• Experience supporting large-scale programs and collaborating with senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, with limited oversight.
• High degree of initiative, ownership, and accountability.
• Commitment to pursuing a PMP certification if not already obtained.

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
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.