Project Manager, Third Party Oversight Senior Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•Jersey City, NJ

About The Position

Come join a team, where you will be at the forefront of transformative projects and help shape the future of the JPMorgan Chase Corporate Third Party Oversight (CTPO) program. CTPO is responsible for developing, deploying, overseeing and ongoing reporting of a firmwide oversight programs that ensure the effective use of third parties and inter-affiliates to accomplish JPMorganChase's strategic goals. As a Project Manager – Sr. Associate within the CTPO team, you will be at the forefront of a dynamic environment, responsible for executing high-impact projects that align with strategic priorities and enhance operational efficiency. You will champion processes and technologies that bolster risk controls, boost productivity, and improve user experience. You will manage multiple strategic initiatives from start to finish, defining success criteria and tracking progress against benchmarks. Your role involves creating and executing detailed project plans, including managing milestones, tasks, dependencies, and risks. You will engage with stakeholders through various sessions to gather requirements and feedback. Additionally, you will handle issue tracking, escalation, and resolution while monitoring project risks. You will develop communications and project artifacts to support initiative delivery and report project status to stakeholders. Collaborating closely with CTPO business SMEs and other teams, you will prioritize project activities. As a proactive risk manager, you will advocate for standard risk-control principles to ensure the firm's safety.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
3 to 5 years of proven experience in leading complex cross-functional projects from initiation to closure and bringing measurable improvements.
Experience with process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives in the financial services and/or technology sectors.
Proven ability to apply advanced analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills to successfully deliver projects.
Experience running technology-centric projects; ability to create data‑driven impact analyses and narratives for leadership.
Strong written and oral executive-level communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in an understandable, compelling, and persuasive manner at all levels.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize high-level information into actionable insights.
Highly organized, with superior attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

STEM background, Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Project, Excel and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with using GenAI/ML to drive efficiency is a plus.
Understanding of SDLC; interest in exploring and using new software applications and digital tools to solve problems, increase productivity, and improve collaboration.
Project Management Professional (PMP), CAPM, PMI-ACP, or Google PMPC certification.
Experience running projects in a highly regulated environment.
A change advocate with a data-backed point of view to unify a diverse group of stakeholders.
Ability to identify key concerns, carry out independent investigations, and develop mitigation plans and actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple projects related to key strategic initiatives from inception through closure.
Define project success criteria and measure progress against established benchmarks.
Create and execute project plans (Excel/MS Project/PowerPoint), including tracking key milestones and associated tasks, dependencies, and risks.
Engage and interact with relevant stakeholders during requirements-gathering sessions, feedback sessions, focus groups, and user groups.
Manage issue tracking, escalation, and resolution, and identify and monitor project risk trends and concerns.
Develop project-related communications and create project artifacts in support of the overall delivery of initiatives.
Report project status to key stakeholders using standard formats.
Work closely with CTPO business SMEs, JPMC LOB contacts, and Product, Technology, Control, Reporting, and Data Science teams to review and prioritize project activities.
Be a proactive risk manager and an advocate of standard risk-control principles to preserve the safety of the firm.