Lead Technical Program Manager - FinOps

Job Description
Leverage your deep technical expertise and leadership to guide cutting-edge projects, fostering growth and innovation in a dynamic environment.
As a Lead Technical Program Manager - FinOps in Commercial & Investment Bank - Production & Infrastructure Management team, you will have deep experience in executing and delivering infrastructure financial management initiatives, including FinOps for public and private cloud as well as on-prem environments. This role is responsible for driving resource life cycle management, budget ownership, and cost optimization using both vendor tools and private/on-prem reporting platforms. The ideal candidate has strong track record of leading cross functional delivery that improves cost efficiency,
Job responsibilities

• Drive execution of infrastructure financial management programs, including FinOps across public, private, and on-prem environments.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with engineering, finance, and procurement to ensure cost visibility, forecasting accuracy, and budget accountability.
• Coordinate the use of public and private cost tracking tools to streamline cost monitoring, ensuring alignment across teams. Collaborate with stakeholders to standardize cost-tracking processes and optimize data collection and analysis, driving cost-conscious outcomes and enabling informed decision-making to maintain budget efficiency and maximize program performance.
• Collaborate with application teams to program manage various technology life cycle projects, ensuring timely delivery, resource allocation, and effective risk management with a focus on identifying, mitigating, and addressing potential risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Promote a culture of financial accountability through training, enablement, and adoption of cost-conscious engineering practices.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 5+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technical program management, leading complex technology projects and programs in a large organization
• Strong understanding of infrastructure and cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and pricing models
• Experience with on-prem and FinOps tools such as CloudHealth, Apptio Cloudability, Kubecost, or AWS Cost Explorer.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Familiarity with cloud-native services (serverless, Kubernetes, containers).
• Strong analytical skills with experience in cost optimization, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proven experience in managing large-scale technical programs and cross-functional teams.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills.
• Experience in Agile methodologies, SAFe, or similar frameworks.
• Ability to translate technical details into business language for executive stakeholders

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Certifications: AWS Certified FinOps Practitioner, FinOps Certified Practitioner, PMP, or CSM.
• Experience in cloud financial governance, IT cost management, or cloud procurement strategies.

About Us
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
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.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team
J.P. Morgan's Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.