Agility Senior Associate

Job Description

Job Description

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity for you to take your Project Management/Agile career to the next level. 

As a Agility Lead/PM at JPMorgan Chase within the Commercial & Investment Bank - Global Services Team, you serve as a seasoned member of product domain to by enabling and providing Agile/PM support to design and deliver trusted market-leading technology products in a secure, stable, and scalable way. You are responsible for carrying out critical technology solutions across multiple technical areas within various business functions in support of the firm’s business objectives.

We look first and foremost for people who are passionate around solving business problems through innovation & engineering practices. You will be required to apply your depth of knowledge and expertise to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, as well as partner continuously with your many stakeholders on a daily basis to stay focused on common goals. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning. You’ll work in a collaborative, trusting, thought-provoking environment—one that encourages diversity of thought and creative solutions that are in the best interests of our customers globally.

Job responsibilities

• Partners with business owners and partners to develop and document the business strategy and plans and leads projects, directing program planning and management, issue identification and resolution, risk management, analytical design and deliverable definition, manages change requests 
• Develops and executes comprehensive project plans to achieve desired outcomes – including scope, schedule, budget, resources, solution quality, leveraging consistent methodology across all programs
• Supports centralized tracking of project plans and consolidated end to end integrated view for all program
• Keeps project timeline, risks, dependencies and deliverables on track. Enforce use of consistent standards, methodologies and best practices to ensure consistency and efficiency across programs
• Implements common, consistent routines, resources and tools to track and report status of key programs. Develop metrics, scorecard and dashboard reporting for tracking of key initiatives leveraging common frameworks
• Identifies and effectively communicates with key stakeholders throughout the project, understanding their needs and expectations
• Leads cross-functional project teams, fostering a collaborative work environment. Facilitate communication and collaboration across work stream members Provide clear direction and support to team members
• Provides regular updates on project plans and progress. Prepare program updates for key forums, management updates and business reviews  
• Identifies, assesses and manages issues with appropriate escalation. Support centralized tracking and reporting of key issues across programs  
• Ensures decisions are brought forward to appropriate forums. Track key decisions and expected impacts / outcomes   
• Demonstrate ability to dive into details when applicable , ask probing questions, and sense when and how to take actions.

 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 6+ years in project management/ agility lead experience with an understanding of project management and Agile/Scrum methodologies, tools and resources
• Advanced Excel ( Pivot tables, validation rules , vlookup) and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience setting up Confluence , SharePoint etc.
• Skilled in Confluence, SharePoint and Jira
• Excellent knowledge of scrum techniques and artifacts (such as the definition of done, user stories, automated testing, and backlog refinement).
• PMP Certified, Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent Agile certification.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, Including Scrum, Kanban and Lean.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Expert with Agile tools and software, such as JIRA, confluence, and creating reports and dashboards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding ability to communicate effectively and confidently, develop relationships at all levels of the organization and to work well in cross-functional teams
  
  

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• Consulting or internal experience within Banking and Financial services, and/or mortgage banking/home lending industry preferred
• Promote a flexible team environment that can handle changes with agility while maintaining focus on deadlines, organizing and prioritizing work and delivering value to the business
• Prefer knowledge and experience in querying – such as SQL , JIRA filters etc.

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

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. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

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.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About the Team

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.