Project Manager
Who we are looking for
Investment Services Technology is looking for an experienced Project Manager with experience in managing Risk and Regulatory related initiatives.
Due to the role requirements this job needs to be performed primarily in the office with some flex work opportunities available.
What you will be responsible for
As Project Manager you will
• Leveraging project management experience, determine and establish the project structure required to execute and drive progress forward with clear accountability and ownership from various stakeholders
• Drive the stakeholders to define the activities required to achieve the outcomes of the initiative and then drive the involved parties toward completion of the deliverables.
• With stakeholder input, appropriately communicate and track progress, dependencies and assumptions, roles and responsibilities, issues and risks, and key milestones
• Furthermore, escalate all risks and issues promptly, to the required governance level, and with mitigation proposals where appropriate.
• Manage adherence to, or agreed changes to, project scope to ensure the project remains focused on expected outcomes and target deliverables.
• Manage stakeholder engagement to identify where processes can be aligned and standardized via common and robust solutions as well as identifying means to mitigate risk and improve controls.
• Communicate project updates in a clear, timely and transparent manner via suitable forums and mediums to all applicable persons/groups including senior management committees, fund/legal entity boards, and regulatory forums.
• Have a change management mindset throughout the lifecycle of the effort and embed process ownership and knowledge into the respective business lines by engagement of business teams through the project lifecycle focusing on ongoing governance and control structure to maintain the benefits of the project beyond implementation.
• Identify conflicts as they arise and engage appropriate parties to resolve.
• Build a connection with all stakeholders to achieve active participation in project meetings and solution evaluation.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
• Demonstrated experience with planning and leading cross-functional initiatives
• Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills
• Experience with establishing an organized and structured approach to change initiatives with a strong awareness of business risk
• Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with our business and technology partners
• Comfort interacting with all levels of the organization
• Experience in establishing clear accountability and ownership for project deliverables across other teams while taking accountability for own work and being a self-motivated, productive colleague
• Act with urgency to ensure essential plans remain on course and issues are effectively communicated
• Talent to drive creative thinking and collaboration to surface strategic solutions
• Ability to solve complex problems
Education & Preferred Qualifications
• A minimum of 6-10 years relevant experience within the finance industry
• Prior project management experience required Are you the right candidate? Yes!
We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don't necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.
Why this role is important to us
Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We're driving the company's digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.
We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We're looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.
Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.
About State Street
What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
Salary Range:
$110,000 - $185,000 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
