Lead Technical Program Manager- Equities Risk

JPMorgan Chase & Co. • Jersey City, NJ

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About The Position

Leverage your deep technical expertise and leadership to guide cutting-edge
projects, fostering growth and innovation in a dynamic environment.

As a Lead Technical Program Manager in Equities Risk, you will drive the
successful delivery of complex technology projects and programs that will help
reaching business goals across the firm. Leveraging your deep knowledge of
technical principles, practices, and theories is essential for developing
innovative solutions, while simultaneously effectively managing resources,
budgets, and high-performing teams. Your strong analytical reasoning and
adaptability skills will enable you to navigate through ambiguity and change,
ensuring that technology initiatives align with business goals. With advanced
communication and stakeholder management abilities, you will foster productive
working relationships and influence decision-making to achieve mutually
beneficial outcomes. As a subject matter expert, you will contribute to the
development of operational plans and risk management strategies, ensuring the
highest quality and professionalism in service delivery.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technical program management, leading complex technology projects and programs in a large organization
• Thrive in high‑pressure, dynamic trading‑floor settings; apply Equity Derivatives experience to make fast, sound decisions and deliver reliably under market deadlines.
• Communicate clearly and with authority—use domain and technical depth to challenge the status quo and align developers and end‑users on practical, high‑quality solutions.
• Advanced expertise in stakeholder management, with the ability to establish productive working relationships and influence decision-making across cross-functional teams and clients
• Advanced experience in utilizing technical fluency, including knowledge of vendor products and managing vendor relations, to enable on-demand access to shared pools of applications and services
• Proven track record of effectively managing resources, budgets, and high-performing teams in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in applying analytical reasoning and problem-solving techniques to break down business, technical, or operational objectives into manageable tasks and activities

Nice To Haves

• Python Scripting Experience

Responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end delivery of Equities technology initiatives by partnering with traders and engineers to de‑risk dependencies and land releases on schedule.
• Act as the connective tissue between desk strategy and system design, turning trader intent into specifications engineers love to build.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, incorporating technical requirements, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure on-time delivery of technology solutions
• Identify and mitigate risks, proactively addressing potential roadblocks and implementing contingency plans to maintain project and program momentum
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and business stakeholders, to define program scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with overall business goals
• Utilize advanced analytical reasoning to assess program performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement data-driven optimizations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Champion the adoption of agile methodologies and technical solutions, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed