Project Manager – VP (Based in London) recruitment
About JPMorgan Chase:JPMorgan Chase Co. (NYSE: JPM) is a leading global financial services firm with assets of $2.3 trillion and operations in more than 60 countries. The Firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small-business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset management and private equity. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, JPMorgan Chase Co. serves millions of consumers in the United States and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under its J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. The headquarters for JPMorgan Chase is located in New York. J.P. Morgan Chase Co. has six lines of business:Asset ManagementCard ServicesCommercial BankingInvestment BankConsumer and Business ServicesTreasury Securities Services
JPMorgan Chase holds leading positions in most major categories it competes in across its peer group.
JPMorgan Chase reported full-year 2010 earnings of $17.4 billion on revenue of $104.8 billion.
The firm continues to successfully navigate through the intense credit and capital markets turbulence, protecting the company and capitalizing on any opportunities that present themselves.
The firm has a history of showing leadership during times of financial crisis and will continue to build on that legacy.
Culture:JPMorgan Chase is committed to building vibrant communities, preserving the environment and promoting an inclusive culture that benefits its shareholders, customers, employees, neighbors and future generations.
The firm does this in multiple ways, ranging from charitable giving and diversity initiatives to the promotion of economic opportunity and development.
The organization strives to be fair and ethical in business practices and has a strong set of principles that guides our actions and informs decisions.
The firm is helping to protect the environment and works at deep community involvement.
A select few awards include:
Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE magazineMost Respected Companies by Barron's magazineTop 50 Companies for Diversity, Diversity Inc magazineTop Companies for Executive Women by National Association for Female Executives (NAFE)100% rting on the Corporate Equality Index, measuring treatment of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender employees and customers
About Chase Card Services:
Chase Card Services is a key contributor to the JPMorgan Chase product platform, playing an integral role in the firm's powerful banking franchise.
Today's card industry is complex, and Chase Card Services has almost 91 million open credit-card accounts and more than $137 billion in managed loans.
Customers used Chase cards to meet more than $313 billion worth of their spending needs in 2010.
Chase continues to innovate launching new products and services, such as Blueprint, Chase Sapphire and Ink from Chase, and earning a market leadership position in building loyalty and reward programs.
Chase also offers credit card programs with many of the world's best brands. Through its merchant acquiring business, Chase Paymentech Solutions, Chase is one of the leading processors of credit card payments.
As a Project Manager in the Card Services Project Management Office you will be involved in developing and executing projects in support of the Commercial Card Product strategies. The Project Manager has responsibility to monitor the details and status of projects, prepare standard and ad-hoc updates and reports, identify and resolve project issues, effectively escalate decisions and issues and establish standards that ensure milestones are met, projects are successfully executed and stated benefits are realized. Core responsibilities of the Project Manager are organizing, directing, managing, controlling and executing activities across multiple projects ranging from small to large in scope and complexity.
Core responsibilities of this position include:Effective management of and ensuring that projects are completed on time, within the approved budget, and within stated strategic and business goals and objectivesManage all aspects of the project from Concept through Post-Implementation in accordance with corporate and LOB guidelines methodologiesWork closely with the business for assigned initiatives, with a focus on Sales and Marketing activitiesProduce/monitor detailed implementation plan including roles, responsibilities and milestonesDevelop and manage the project schedule and tasksIdentify and manage risks/ issues and resource conflicts that impact progress against deliverablesEffectively manage project scope changes, functioning as an escalation point to ensure impact is communicated and approvedIdentify and engage cross-impacted business unitsFacilitate meetings at the operational and project level, providing continuous feedback on project status offering constructive options to ensure project tracks to original expectationsDevelop/maintain productive working relationships with project sponsors and key business partnersCoordinate "Change Readiness" activities (communications, marketing, training)Monitor any required post-implementation activities
Qualifications
To qualify for this role we require
extensive direct experience in the following areas and skill sets:Proven project management skills with some exposure to strategic planningExperience with large/complex project management using varying disciplines and techniquesExperience in status reporting (project status, risks, issues, change controls, action items)Excellent leadership, negotiation, conflict-resolution, motivation and communication skills.Working knowledge of Microsoft Project, Excel, and Power PointStrong analytical skillsStrong attention to detailAbility to multi-taskAbility to bridge communication with business, operations, and technology
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and interact with all staff levelsAbility to be flexible, follow tight deadlines, organize and prioritize work in order to support concurrent projectsUnderstanding of the business units effected by assigned projectsBachelors degree required, Masters preferedJPMorgan Chase offer an exceptional benefits program and a highly competitive compensationpackage.JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V