VP, Technical Project Manager (TPM) - Applied Innovation of AI

Job Description
Are you ready to lead groundbreaking AI projects that transform the way we work? Join our elite Applied Innovation of AI (AI2) team at JP Morgan Chase in London, where your expertise will drive impactful machine learning solutions. We offer unparalleled opportunities for career growth in a collaborative environment, where your skills and passion will make a significant impact on our business and beyond.
As a VP Technical Project Manager within the Applied Innovation of AI team, you will lead the planning, scheduling, and management of AI projects focused on Software, Cybersecurity, and Technology Infrastructure. You will work closely with stakeholders to execute projects that enhance operational processes and reduce costs. In this role, you will leverage your technical understanding of software development and AI principles to drive success and innovation.
Job Responsibilities:

• Brainstorm solutions and delivery schedules with engineering, data scientists, and business stakeholders.
• Review and validate project proposals, guiding them through a well-defined intake process.
• Plan AI projects and schedule tasks for team members.
• Execute each project phase, ensuring alignment with goals and timelines.
• Manage project budgets and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Collaborate with department heads to achieve common goals.
• Mentor and develop junior staff within the team.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Proven project management experience in building applications from conception to launch.
• Basic understanding of AI/ML concepts through experience or coursework.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Experience working with engineers and data scientists to build products.
• Familiarity with the end-to-end software engineering development lifecycle.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence in decision-making under tight timing and pressure.
• Detail-oriented, curious, patient, and motivated by complex analytical problems.
• Ability to work both independently and in highly collaborative team environments.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Experience with JIRA, MS Office suite, and various request ticketing systems.
• Experience with agile methodology (running scrums, burndown charts, sprint planning, etc.); Scrum Master certification is a plus.
• Prior experience as an AI/ML Project Manager.
• Experience with cloud technology.
• Familiarity with the data science model development lifecycle (data preparation, model training, etc.).

About Us
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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.
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.