Job Description
Associate Project Manager
Behind every investment is a person with ambitions, motivations and values. While we know that every client is unique, they come to J.P. Morgan Personal Investing for the same reason: our straightforward and transparent approach to investing, and the trust that 150 years of J.P. Morgan heritage brings.
J.P. Morgan Personal Investing offers award-winning investments, products and digital wealth management services to over 275,000 investors in the UK. We built the business with innovation as a core part of our ethos to give consumers the confidence and clarity to make informed investment decisions and achieve their financial goals.
As a PMO (Program Management Office) Analyst/Manager, you will support the delivery of projects and programs by providing governance, reporting, resource management, and process improvement across the organization. This role is responsible for ensuring best practices in project management are followed, supporting project teams, and enabling successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor project and program performance, providing regular reporting and analysis to stakeholders.
Maintain and update project documentation, dashboards, and status reports.
Facilitate resource planning, allocation, and tracking across projects.
Coordinate project governance activities, including risk and issue management, change control, and quality assurance.
Organize and support project meetings, steering committees, and workshops.
Assist with budget tracking, financial reporting, and benefits realisation.
Provide guidance and support to project managers and teams on PMO processes and tools.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to PMO initiatives.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
Support the implementation and continuous improvement of project management frameworks, standards, and methodologies.
Key Skills & Experience
Experience in a PMO, project management, or program support role.
Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, Agile).
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficient in MS Office Suite and experience with project management tools (e.g., Confluence, JIRA, ).
Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
Desirable Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, CAPM).
Experience in financial services.
Experience with portfolio management and reporting tools.
ABOUT US
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. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
About The Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.