JPMorgan Legal Strategy Execution Project Manager 

United States, Texas, Plano 

874344415

As a Legal Strategy and Execution Project Manager within the office of the Chief of Staff, you will drive the execution of the Legal department’s strategic vision. You will leverage your track record in program/project management and strategy development to provide thought leadership and partner with senior leaders in the Legal department for key initiatives. Through planning, program management and analysis, you will be able to successfully have an impact and execute on strategic priorities.

Job responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, program management and analysis efforts department-wide
• Drive the department’s priorities and measures of success with strategy and program work directly tied to delivery and execution
• Determine the approach, establish structure and maintain discipline through project management methodologies and frameworks
• Prepare executive presentations for the Legal Management Team, Program/Project Stakeholders and the firm’s Operating Committee and Board of Directors
• Develop “trusted advisor” relationships with General Counsel(s) and senior attorney(s) to strategize and spearhead various key initiatives
• Provide senior leaders with advice and recommendations supported by quantitative and qualitative data
• Partner with senior stakeholders and facilitate collaboration across various department-wide and firmwide groups
• Adapt to changes and revaluate strategies, as processes evolve and mature

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Minimum of 7 years of extensive track record in in program/project management and strategy development, with the ability to influence and coordinate with senior leaders and deliver on execution
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to influence and balance complex needs
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to manage difficult stakeholders and build collaborative, cohesive teams
• Excellent organizational skills, with keen attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated communication skills (verbal and written) with all levels of management, including presentations to executive level business stakeholders and lawyers
• Strong problem solving skills, with the ability to define and deconstruct problems, synthesize data, identify implications and make recommendations
• Experience in multitasking, driving multiple initiatives and balancing competing priorities in a high profile and evolving environment