Role Description
As a GTI Project Manager, you will be responsible for for the management of complex technology related programs and projects including LOB Technology demand, end user, network, distributed, mainframe, cyber security and real estate build out related services and technologies. These projects support the growth and operational stability of the JPMC business in addition to delivering enhanced technology and cost reductions into the operating environment. This is a senior role involved in the different stages of the success of a project including: the funding, planning, scheduling, implementation and tracking process
You will be driving the delivery of projects in the portfolio across all services working closely with multiple GTI & LOB technology teams while interfacing with senior managers and stakeholders in the organization. Strong leadership, excellent oral and written communications and the ability to remain calm and perform under pressure are a must have
Key Responsibilities:
•Responsible for running complex projects.
•Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, on spec
•Manage project financials to include developing BC’s forecasting, understanding P&L, depreciation etc.)
•Keep all projects on track. Escalates decisions to executive sponsors as necessary
•Organizing the design and development of the Project
•Ensure risk management strategies are followed and reviewed within guidelines
•Plan and set project goals and milestones based on approved SOW, IDD, etc.
•Responsible for development of requirements documentation and targets accordingly
•Identify and secure resources including project team, vendors and consultants
•Detect and solve project issues effectively
•Supervise the project management team
•He/she must make sure proper project management standards and rigor is applied
•Acts as the communications conduit to executive sponsor; conducts regularly scheduled briefings/status updates
•Serve as single point of contact for project level issues / questions / escalations
•Prepares and/or provides project reporting, metrics, scorecards, etc.
•Leads technical projects from initiation through implementation
•Assist with the development of less experienced team members
•Role may also include people management responsibilities
Technical Skills
Proficient in the following:
•Project Task Estimation
•Resource Scheduling
•Compliance to Risk Management and Cyber Policies
•Management and escalation of underlying project Risks/Issue/Change
•Adherence to Standard Project Lifecycle
•Budget / Financial Management including Business Case completion
•Evaluation of impact to Total Cost of Ownership for multiple simultaneous, complex projects
Work Experience
•Substantial IT Project Management experience, or relevant business or team leadership.
• 5-10 years experience with projects in multiple technologies, functions (e.g. transaction management, risk management etc.)
•Strong knowledge of industry standard project management tools for financial and project reporting (i.e., Clarity, Beeline, etc.)
•Formal project management training and discipline knowledge required
•Knowledge of technologies, systems, drivers and trends in global investment banking environments backed by a solid understanding of the banking industry fundamentals
•Knowledge and understanding of banking regulatory, compliance, risk and security aspects
•Proven experience managing geographically distributed and culturally diverse work-groups
•Knowledge of Permit to Build and Permit to Operate
•Extensive experience with high dollar projects with a large amount of complexity and customer interface
•Expert at delivering projects on time and within budget
•Extensive experience at presenting metrics to key stakeholders
•Proven experience in working with Outside Service Providers/Vendors/Customers
•Excellent oral and written communication skills across functions and teams, up and down the chain of command
•Listening and gathering customer/user inputs. Simplifying complex topics for non-technical audiences and preparing quick pointed summaries for executives and stakeholders
•Ability to motivate Project team
•Strong analytic skills
•Strong leadership skills
•Strong negotiation skills
•Strong knowledge of IT Environment