Technical Project Manager III - Payments Latam

Location: Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil

Job Family: Technical Program Delivery

About the Role

At JP Morgan Chase, we are at the forefront of transforming the financial services industry through innovative payments technology. As a Technical Project Manager III in Payments LATAM, based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, you will play a pivotal role in leading complex technology projects that enhance our payments infrastructure across the region. This position within the Technical Program Delivery category involves overseeing the delivery of high-impact initiatives, such as real-time payments systems and cross-border solutions, ensuring they align with JP Morgan's global standards and local regulatory requirements like Brazil's PIX framework. You will collaborate with diverse teams to drive efficiency, innovation, and compliance in a fast-paced fintech landscape. Your responsibilities will include managing project lifecycles from inception to deployment, utilizing Agile practices to foster collaboration among engineers, product owners, and business stakeholders. You will identify and mitigate risks associated with payments technology integrations, while providing clear status updates to senior executives. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in financial services to support JP Morgan Chase's commitment to secure, scalable solutions that empower clients in LATAM markets, contributing to our mission of enabling economic growth through cutting-edge technology. Joining JP Morgan Chase means becoming part of a world-class organization that values diversity, innovation, and professional growth. We offer a supportive environment where you can advance your career while making a tangible impact on the future of payments in Latin America. If you are a seasoned project manager passionate about technology and finance, this opportunity in Sao Paulo will allow you to lead transformative projects that redefine how billions of transactions are processed globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex technical projects and programs in the Payments Technology team, ensuring alignment with JP Morgan Chase's strategic objectives in LATAM
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to define project scopes, timelines, and resource requirements for payments innovations
• Manage risks, dependencies, and issues across multiple workstreams, mitigating impacts on project deliverables
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to drive team performance
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and security standards specific to payments in Brazil and LATAM markets
• Develop and maintain project dashboards, reports, and status updates for senior leadership at JP Morgan Chase
• Coordinate with global teams to integrate LATAM payments solutions with JP Morgan's worldwide infrastructure
• Mentor junior project managers and foster a culture of continuous improvement in project delivery
• Monitor project budgets and optimize resource allocation to achieve cost efficiency
• Drive stakeholder engagement to gather requirements and ensure successful adoption of new payments technologies

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in project management within technology or financial services environments
• Proven track record of leading complex technical projects in payments or fintech domains
• Strong understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Experience with payments systems, including real-time payments, cross-border transactions, and regulatory compliance in Latin America
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or Microsoft Project
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Certification in PMP, Scrum Master, or SAFe Agilist
• Experience working in multinational financial institutions, particularly in the LATAM region
• Knowledge of Brazilian financial regulations such as PIX and open banking initiatives
• Prior exposure to cloud technologies like AWS or Azure in payments infrastructure

Required Skills

• Project management expertise in technical environments
• Knowledge of payments processing and fintech ecosystems
• Agile and Scrum methodologies
• Risk management and mitigation strategies
• Stakeholder communication and negotiation
• LATAM financial regulations and compliance
• Jira and Confluence proficiency
• Cross-functional team leadership
• Budgeting and resource planning
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Technical aptitude in software development lifecycles
• Change management in dynamic environments
• Data-driven decision making
• Adaptability to multicultural teams
• Strategic planning for program delivery

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based annual bonuses
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan with generous company matching contributions
• Paid time off including vacation, sick days, and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities through JP Morgan's internal training programs and tuition reimbursement
• Employee wellness programs including gym memberships and mental health support
• Flexible work arrangements with hybrid options in Sao Paulo
• Global mobility support for career advancement within JP Morgan Chase

JP Morgan Chase is an equal opportunity employer.