Lead Transformation Program Manager

Job Description
Join us to lead transformative programs that shape the future of our organization. You will have the opportunity to drive innovation, collaborate with talented teams, and make a meaningful impact on our technology landscape. We value your expertise in program management and your passion for continuous improvement. Here, your leadership will empower teams and deliver results that matter. Discover a career where your skills and ideas help us achieve operational excellence.
As a Lead Transformation Program Manager in the Employee Platforms Delivery and Execution team, you will guide complex, firmwide technology initiatives that drive organizational change. You will collaborate with engineering, architecture, and business teams to deliver innovative solutions and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Your role will focus on iterative delivery, effective communication, and leveraging data to inform decision-making. You will help us achieve strategic goals and support our transformation journey.
Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee large-scale transformation initiatives and projects, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project and program plans, integrating technical requirements and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define scope, objectives, and deliverables, driving process improvement and operational efficiency.
• Drive adoption and integration of new technologies and processes, implementing change management plans.
• Identify and proactively mitigate risks, maintaining project momentum and implementing contingency plans.
• Monitor and assess program and project performance, reporting outcomes and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Facilitate communication, workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Lead and coach project teams, fostering continuous improvement and innovation.
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies to enhance transformation strategies.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience leading transformation initiatives or complex projects in a cross-functional environment.
• Track record in project/program management, change management, and process improvement.
• Experience working with senior leadership and managing stakeholder relationships.
• Familiarity with digital transformation, emerging technologies, and industry best practices.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic transformation plans aligned with organizational objectives.
• Strong analytical skills to assess program performance and implement data-driven solutions.
• Expertise in risk identification, mitigation, and contingency planning.
• Capacity to drive adoption of new technologies and processes.
• Skilled in facilitating workshops, training sessions, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Agile, Lean Six Sigma).
• Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, Kanban).
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• High level of adaptability and problem-solving skills.
• Stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Technical proficiency in relevant systems, platforms, and digital tools.

If you are ready to lead transformative change and make a lasting impact, we invite you to join our team and help shape the future of our organization.
About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.