Early Careers Program Director

Drive impactful early career programs that attract, develop, and inspire exceptional talent for JP Morgan Chase future success. 

Job Summary

As the Program Director for Early Careers Tech, Data, and Product (TDP) programs in India and APAC, you will lead the strategic direction and global execution of two-year early career development initiatives, overseeing program operations and cultivating relationships with senior stakeholders, clients, and firmwide partners.  You will own the vision and delivery of a best-in-class, globally consistent experience, and advance the firm's entry-level talent strategy to support long-term business goals. By proactively engaging with stakeholders and leveraging feedback and industry best practices, you will continuously evolve the programs to equip entry-level talent with foundational skills in technology, data, design, and product management, helping them build strong networks and launch successful careers with JPMorgan Chase.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary liaison to Early Careers governance groups and Tech Center senior leadership, influencing strategic decisions and driving alignment across global teams.
• Own the production, analysis, and presentation of key program metrics and executive materials, leveraging data-driven insights to inform senior leadership decisions.
• Lead global and program-wide initiatives, driving process re-engineering, communication strategy, role design, manager effectiveness, and alumni engagement, ensuring consistency and innovation across all regions.
• Oversee program financials, providing strategic oversight of budget planning, forecasting, and expense management.
• Oversee core program processes end-to-end, including demand planning, stakeholder engagement, program education, compensation, and engineer development, ensuring operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Campus Recruiting and Learning partners to attract top talent, champion diversity initiatives, shape candidate assessment strategies, and ensure comprehensive training ad induction programs are effectively designed, delivered, and continuously improved.
• Develop initiatives to support seamless integration and growth of new generations within a multigenerational workforce.
• Continuously enhance programs experience for all stakeholders to establish industry-leading standards.
• Advise senior leaders and HR partners on demand management and hiring strategies, optimizing talent fulfillment across channels.
• Lead and develop team members through coaching, performance management, and career planning, fostering a culture of continuous learning, growth, and an inclusive, high-performing culture aligned with firm values.
• Drive execution of business objectives by setting expectations, tracking key metrics, ensuring alignment with firm priorities and risk standards, and managing retention and succession planning.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:

• Proven experience managing large-scale, strategic client relationships at the executive and senior leadership levels.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and execute multiple complex initiatives simultaneously, balancing tactical and strategic priorities.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Advanced time management, prioritization, and escalation skills, with a track record of delivering results in fast-paced environments.
• High degree of initiative, autonomy, and executive presence.
• Experience leading and developing teams, virtual and global, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and a relentless focus on outcomes.
• Superior consultative and influencing skills, with the ability to drive change and build consensus.
• Advanced project and process management expertise, with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a track record of generating and implementing new ideas.
• Strong professional presence and credibility with senior stakeholders.