Program Test Manager - Vice President

This is a fascinating time in our industry. By now, it's a cliché that banks will have to embrace technology and innovation if they are to thrive in the years to come. We have already bought into this and are committed to show that we can do it and are looking for others to join.

You will w ork on complex problems that transform our Payments Billing and Pricing designs and end-to-end delivery models; d eliver large and complex capabilities to our clients through platform transformation and operating model changes and also d evelop service models that can change the way transformation is done today. An integral part of your role will be to l ead a global team of specialist with diverse skills sets and i nfluence decisions on Platform Strategy, Client Engagement and implementing innovative technology-based solutions.


Job r esponsibilities

We are looking for an outstanding Vice President to be part of our Securities Service New Business / Client Mandates in the capacity of a Program Test Manager.

• Provide testing and implementation leadership to direct team and extended program; and partnering with clients, incumbent providers, vendors and market participants in developing a joint test and implementation strategy
• Developing and Owning Program Test Strategy, roadmap, managing the scope and timelines, developing testing and project plans, tracking to required due dates .
• Oversees testing for all technology components of enterprise-level applications, including planning, tech delivery of code for testing, backlog governance, prioritization, and selecting relevant testing and automation approach and framework
• Collaborate with tech partners to further integrate testing in early development lifecycle
• Review existing test plans, execution velocity for various product testing teams, overall quality, and cost to ensure it aligns and keeps current with industry standards
• Keep abreast of market developments, trends, competitive landscape, Industry standards and appropriately evaluate and introduce new tools & strategy to meet transformation agenda
• Oversight of Test Managers across product and operations teams responsible for various phases of testing i.e., component, functional, end to end, joint testing with Clients / 3rd parties, model office and production parallel

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Expansive experience in delivering testing for high-quality, enterprise-level advanced technology applications or automation solutions, understanding the technical and business design elements of configurable and modular components
• Experience in engaging clients and front office teams required
• Strong test management and project management expertise in Financial Services, preferred experience in enterprise reference data
• Strong communication skills with ability to provide clear and succinct verbal updates on their work to colleagues, senior executives, and clients
• Actively contributes to team meetings / conference calls with colleagues, stakeholders from other functions and clients / 3rd parties
• PowerPoint skills - able to create individual slides and structure presentations with minimal input and need for secondary review

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Extensive direct experience in a testing and project management roles with commensurate people management experience
• Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Master's degree
• Experienced in managing matrix teams and get the functions delivered
• Experience in Process Automation and Low Code tools like Win Automation, UI Path

Location / Travel: The role based out of Canary Wharf London office and requires working from office for at least 3 days in a week. Occasional domestic and international travel to meet with teams and stakeholders may be required.

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. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.