Global Design- Construction Major Projects & Program Governance Lead, Executive Director

Join JP Morgan as a Global Design & Construction (D&C) Major Projects & Program Governance Lead at the Executive Director level and be part of the team that oversees the strategy for major construction projects across the firm.

We are seeking a Global Design & Construction (D&C) Major Projects & Program Governance Lead to join the GRE team, who will report to the Global Head of Project Execution Center of Excellence.

Job Summary: 

As an Executive Director of Global Design- Construction Major Projects & Program Governance you will be tasked with overseeing and approving the strategy for major projects. Your responsibilities will include assisting in the development of procurement strategies, supporting risk assessments to make better informed decisions, partnering with regional teams on program execution and coordinating the development of priorities for new technologies and tools to streamline project planning. You will also serve a the key contact for all non GRE partners and partner with the Global Technology Infrastructure, AV Global Security, and Amenity Services teams. 

Job Responsibilities:

Major Projects Governance – Projects >$25MM

• Responsible for approving the overall strategy including project delivery method for major projects and supporting the regional teams in delivery
• Subject matter expert on major projects providing advice to regional teams on delivery of major projects
• Support negotiating and agreeing development agreements and major consultant agreements in addition to working with legal to develop commercial terms, and  legal agreements
• Support risks assessment to inform the decision on traditional versus developer-led delivery
• Work with Portfolio Management to develop financial models and to review zoning and other restrictions and considerations
• Identify and promote innovation in major project delivery
• Ensure that major projects are completed within budgets and schedules  while meeting business objectives and global design guidelines
• Review all major projects governance reporting and key project health indicators including cost estimates,  anticipated cost reporting, project schedule, early warnings/risk register, cash flow and project close-out by utilizing the Project Management System
• Work together with the D&C Program Management Office (PMO) for implementing improved reporting. 

Program Management for GRE and non- GRE initiatives

• Responsible for program management of global GRE and non-GRE initiatives
• Partner across business areas within JPMC to define the program requirements, scope, plan and budget (both within GRE  as well as other GRE partners,  i.e. Global Technology Infrastructure and AV Global Security, Amenity Services, etc. ) 
• Management of project team engagement including scopes of work, contract review, and procurement 
• Responsible for managing the program's budget, monitoring expenditure and ensuring that the program realizes its financial & business benefits. 
• Responsible for tracking individual project health (approvals/spend/status/etc) against the approved global budget
• Responsible for resolving issues across project teams, individual project stakeholders
• Responsible for maintaining the program documentation, including all plans, and timelines
• Work with D&C PMO and CAO Tech to enhance our overall global reporting with these initiatives 

Required qualifications, capabilities & skills: 

• Minimum 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in construction industry managing large scale projects for high profile corporate clients   
• Proven track record of managing simultaneous capital projects ranging from $25M to over $100M 
• Deep Knowledge in construction techniques, systems and materials, building trades, local codes, contract law and administration, and personal computer software applications (Word, Excel, MS Project)
• Bachelors degree in Management, Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related field. 
• Experience working with industry-leading consultants, construction managers, vendors  etc. and ability to work with them to deliver high quality programs 
• Ability to learn proprietary Project Management software quickly & effectively 
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability / presence of mind to escalate issues when required 
• Expertise in building and managing detailed construction budgets and schedules, alternative procurement models, and change management protocols,  etc. 
• Ability to balance meeting budgets with quality and timeliness    
• Experience in working with global teams and adjust