Global Technology COO - Strategy, Executive Director

Job Description

Join JPMorgan Chase & Co., a global leader in financial services, as Executive Director in the Global Technology COO Office. In this high-impact role, you'll shape and execute transformative technology initiatives, drive strategic programs like cloud adoption, and collaborate with senior leaders to advance our innovation agenda. Be part of a team at the forefront of financial technology, where your leadership will foster cross-functional collaboration and deliver business value on a global scale. Elevate your career by leading complex projects and mentoring future talent in an environment committed to technological excellence.

As an Executive Director in the Global Technology COO Office, you will lead JP Morgan's most critical technology transformation initiatives. You will drive strategic programs such as cloud adoption and software portfolio prioritization, collaborating closely with senior leaders across the firm. The role requires advanced leadership, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills to ensure successful execution of complex, high-value projects. You will also mentor junior team members and help advance Global Technology's innovation agenda.

Job responsibilities:

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Apply strategic thinking and problem-solving with senior leaders.
• Demonstrate effective leadership and team-building skills.
• Structure and scope complex business and technology problems.
• Develop solutions using analytical and qualitative tools.
• Show entrepreneurial drive to identify business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Communicate complex concepts to executive audiences clearly.
• Facilitate collaboration across business units and technology teams.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks in transformation initiatives.
• Define and track KPIs to measure program success.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Significant consulting experience with a top-tier strategy or management consulting firm, internal consulting/ corporate strategy, or technology strategy team, including managerial experience motivating and leading junior team members.
• 10+ years of experience leading large-scale technology transformation initiatives in a global organization.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong client management and executive-level communication skills (both oral and written), as well as strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to deliver impact across cross-functional teams and achieve goals without direct control over resources.
• Proven ability to structure and scope complex problems and apply a range of analytical and qualitative tools to develop solutions.
• High proficiency with PowerPoint for executive-level documents and Excel-based models for analysis.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

• Advanced degree (MBA or MS in Technology) from a top-tier program.
• Experience and fluency in enterprise IT management concepts, as well as technical knowledge in cloud or IT infrastructure (or a passion to learn!)
• Financial services background and/or experience with technology transformation, especially cloud or vendor-related.

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

Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

The Strategy team manages mission-critical projects ranging from developing growth strategies, to assessing and planning entry into new markets, to implementing organizational restructurings and operational efficiencies, and more. Projects are typically team-based and include close collaboration with senior executives.