Global Technology Transformation Program – Executive Director

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enable a comprehensive AI transformation strategy aligned with JPMorgan Chase’s business objectives.
• Identify and prioritize AI opportunities that can drive significant business value and competitive advantage.
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of AI initiatives across the organization, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing team of AI researchers, data scientists, engineers, and project managers. Ensure the team has the necessary resources, skills, and support to achieve their goals. Collaborate with colleagues as peers and achieve goals without direct control over resources.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment with initiatives and facilitate the successful adoption of AI technologies.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders, providing regular updates and ensuring transparency, in simple and easy to consume manner, tailored to target audience.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with initiatives, including technical, operational, and ethical risks and develop and implement risk management frameworks to ensure the safe and responsible use of AI technologies.
• Partner with CFO team to secure funding and resources for AI projects, and ensure they are used effectively to achieve project goals.
• Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure smooth adoption of AI technologies and processes and address resistance to change and promote a culture of continuous learning and adaptation.
• Use data-driven insights to continuously refine and optimize AI strategies and initiatives.
• Encourage the exploration of new AI technologies and methodologies to drive continuous improvement. Foster a culture of innovation and experimentation within the AI transformation team.

Qualification & Requirements

Required

• 10+ years of experience in technology project management, with a focus on large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
• Strong understanding of technology trends, digital transformation, and their impact on business processes.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills; translates technical expertise for diverse audiences.
• High proficiency with PowerPoint for executive level documents and Excel based model for program analytics.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with proven ability to apply a range of analytical tools to develop solutions.
• Working with ambiguity and laser focused on delivering results.
• Excellent analytical and decision-making skills. Being able to distill large sets of data to derive the meta message for executive management.
• Strong leadership and team-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency in project and change management skills, tools and software.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) can be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of AI/ML algorithms, frameworks, and applications and prior experience in Ai/ML technology delivery is a plus.
• Experience with Agile and/or Lean methodologies and tools is preferred.

Benefits

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and 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.