JPMorgan Chief Administrative Office Portfolio Manager 

United States, Texas, Plano 

981659303

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities:

• Working with senior stakeholders in the function(s) to ensure well-managed delivery of their initiatives by monitoring execution against scope, budget, and schedule
• Helping the function(s) tell the right story – steering creation of compelling business cases supported by financial & operational metrics, pressure testing project plans & milestones, proactively problem solving project roadblocks and effectively communicating / framing project status
• Supporting the function(s) in identifying, transparently reporting, and managing delivery risks (e.g., resourcing, timelines, dependencies, etc.)
• Creating senior leadership-ready briefs & presentations that inform project funding decisions, drive actions on project risks / issues, deliberate changes to CAO portfolio governance framework, etc. at the monthly CAO Project Council
• Contributing to the design and execution of CAO portfolio reporting and metrics that provide leadership with meaningful insights and recommended actions
• Enabling development & growth of the function’s project managers; providing training and coaching, as well as understanding and addressing their feedback. Developing and delivering engaging content on project management best practices at the CAO’s monthly Project Manager forum
• Driving results with operational excellence – attuned to the big picture and connected to the overall CAO agenda, without losing sight of the details

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Exceptional problem solving both at the tactical and more strategic level
• Strong presentation and communications skills, experience building decks for senior executives
• Ability to assess and make necessary tradeoffs to mitigate risks while continuing to deliver on key projects and initiatives
• Strong facilitation, negotiation, and mediation skills; ability to drive to consensus/decisions in working groups
• Self-starter that can work autonomously and can take initiative; highly motivated
• Strong judgment and critical thinking skills; ability to ground proposals with data and facts
• Ability to build strong relationships and earn the trust and confidence of Functions
• Ability to take a macro-level view of the CAO while taking a pragmatic and action-oriented approach that is geared towards execution and delivery
• Bachelor’s degree required and PMP certification (or equivalent project management training) preferred

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• 5+ years of relevant industry experience, preferably through a combination of Project Management and /or Strategy roles
• Thorough understanding of project management fundamentals
• Proven ability to execute and drive results under tight timelines, with a demonstrated track record of project delivery
• Track record developing collaborative relationships with technology and business partners, fostering partnerships quickly and being a thought leader
• Very strong organizational skills, including planning, time management, coordinating resources and meeting deadlines
• Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills with the ability to rally a working group around solutions