Who we are looking for

We are currently seeking a technology project manager who will be responsible for planning, governance, reporting, and delivery of various technology projects across AIS applications to support Risk, Resiliency and Compliance initiatives. The role will align with multiple business groups within Alternatives Investment Services and will include visibility across the broader internal technology and business teams. The role is predominantly project management related however there will be analyst opportunities as required.

What you will be responsible for

As a GTS Lead for AIS Risk and Compliance Initiatives, Assistance Vice President you will

• Be the primary individual working with the various Program Management Offices and Technology Governance groups that are involved with the AIS application development teams for the organization wide , compliance and resiliency initiatives.
• Establish relationships with all stakeholders to help define the initial scope, timeline, resource needs, and costs of the projects and work with management or project organization
• Establish the necessary project governance and engagement based on the project and stakeholders for each initiative
• Be accountable for monitoring and reporting of the ongoing project/Migration/LCM status, tasks, and other evolving project management reporting demands using the Jira tool
• Identify, mitigate, and where necessary escalate risks and issues accordingly to keep the progress on projects moving forward and management informed of issues needing attention
• Facilitate change management protocols related to scope changes and impacts to timelines/project deliveries with management and stakeholders
• Be available for any application support escalations and for planned weekend release support as needed
• Perform Data Center and Cloud Migration analysis to resolve impediments and support all stages of the migration
• Supporting application development teams by coordinating with governance team, IRO team (AD, Unix, APMD, Cloud Support, Tech plan) and GCS team (CA PAM, CyberArk)
• Leading the State Street wide initiatives for the AIS group and mitigation of escalations on compliance related initiatives etc.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Application development experience for min of 5+ years using databases and middleware tools
• Proven track record with IT development change delivery
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and confidence in dealing with all levels of the organization, both internal and external
• Superb prioritization and time management skills
• Strong collaborative problem solving skills
• Ability to motivate, influence, and enable
• Agile and Waterfall project delivery expertise
• Knowledge of JIRA tool
• Excellent analytical and research capabilities.
• Good understanding of overall infrastructure
• LCM , Data Center and Cloud migration experience
• Ability to multitask and work with a diverse background of teams and individuals
• Ability to lead project initiatives and organize groups to achieve complex and challenging goals

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in STEM or equivalent
• 5 years of experience working in a software development environment in a project management or program management role
• 7+ years’ financial services experience; custody, accounting and/or payments and banking experience preferred
• Support, Resiliency and migration experience is plus

Additional requirements

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 in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program 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 perspective 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 the 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 program 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.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

Salary Range:

$110,000 - $177,500 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.

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