DescriptionJ.P. Morgan Wealth Management Solutions comprises a workforce of more than 2500 professionals spanning across 50 cities globally. Within WM Solutions, diversity is not only a fundamental necessity, but a business imperative and we are committed to building an equitable workforce that represents the communities we serve. We understand the importance of inclusion, work-life balance, and our robust benefits (including comprehensive parental leave offerings, inclusive family building programs, and discounted childcare) reflect the wide-ranging needs of our increasingly diverse workforce. WM Solutions also fosters a culture of active engagement in our Business Resource Groups (BRGs), which serve as supportive networks for employees to share, develop and create community together.
As a Project Manager in Wealth Management Solutions (a J.P. Morgan Company) you will manage complex projects that involve multiple departments and teams, ensuring that the projects are aligned and directly support the achievement of strategic objectives. You will lead and motivate project teams to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and milestones ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, in scope with the budget. You will participate in establishing project management best practices and principles to expand and mature these capabilities within the organisation.
Job responsibilities:
Plan, manage and deliver large, complex, long-term projects that will significantly affect the client organisation, and which will deliver strategic benefits to client and/or stakeholders
Managing the implementation of new technologies in an agile environment, co-ordinating across all teams impacted by technology changes. Understand and manage interdependencies between technology, operational and business needs.
Support product owner in managing communications with stakeholders, managing expectations for deliverables, and implementing an effective project governance system.
Gain understanding of business models in place across Global Shares and with external clients. Work with relevant teams to design relevant functions and processes to implement improvements and technology changes.
Drive the estimation and resource planning across all teams to ensure detailed project plans are developed for all phases of projects
Manage large amounts of information and confidently communicating across teams ensuring positive collaboration with all stakeholders.
Provide status reporting regarding project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks and issues, communicating effectively across leadership and project teams
Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment, demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence.
Help team achieve a high level of performance and quality, holding teams accountable for their work and removing obstacles
Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:
Proven success in project management through the successful delivery of multiple cross-functional projects
Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across and down multiple business and technology organizations
Self-motivated, decisive, with the ability to adapt to change and competing demands
Experience in successfully leading projects and programs to on-time, on-schedule and within budget close
Strong experience presenting to executive sponsors and demonstrated communication skills; both written and oral with technical and non-technical staff, all levels of management
Experience influencing and gaining buy-in from executives sponsors, team members, stakeholders and peers.
Team-building skills with technical and non-technical staff.
Outstanding organizational skills, ability to prioritize and focus on critical components
Excellent communication skills collaborating with teams, management and other non-team individuals.
Showing a comfort with quickly changing priorities, plus a highly developed adaptability and flexibility.
A strong familiarity with various Agile and Scrum elements, including Agile planning and Agile project management with Scrum
Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills:
Minimum of 5 years project management experience.
PMP / PRINCE II or similar certification is a plus.
Working knowledge of Employee Equity Plans is beneficial.