Program Management Office Lead, State Street Global Advisors, Vice President

Who we are looking for

We are currently seeking an experienced professional to lead the Program governance aspects in the Office of the Chief Technology Officer for our global asset management business and provide ownership for the software development life cycle process. This individual will report into the Head of the Office of the CTO. Works collaboratively with the OCTO and with leadership across the technology organization to lead the strategic planning and project governance for the organization, provide financials and milestone analytics to the Chief Technology office and to the Chief Operations office. The Individual will collaborate with the program/project managers in application services, architecture, infrastructure and data teams, ensure the financials, milestones, achievements are regularly updated on clarity, provide a monthly governance analytics to the CTO and her directs.  Provides the leadership for the Software development life cycle (SDLC) process.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Advisors, one of the biggest asset managers in the world, that provides services to the world’s governments, institutions and financial advisors across the globe. With over four decades of experience and trillions of dollars in assets under management, we offer one of the broadest selections of services across asset classes, risk profiles, regions and styles. As pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest.

This is a strategic role to provide the governance for the programs across technology. There is a strong need for providing the overall Program overview in terms of Prioritization, financials and workforce to the senior stakeholders. Ownership of the Software development life cycle team and process.

What you will be responsible for

As the Program management office lead you will:

• Own the overall program and project governance and analytics for Technology. The program and project management will be provided by individual PMs within the application, architecture, infrastructure and data teams.
• Standardizing Project Management systems and processes - Creating new/ Improving current processes and coordinate organizational procedures for optimized efficiency and productivity  in collaboration with the Application PMO
• Developing the insights, analytics on the PMO tool. Utilize technology tools and standards for project selection and prioritization
• Manage a portfolio of transformational projects with predictable consistency, efficiency, and success
• Defining the appropriate standards of governance and ownership of the project delivery lifecycles
• Collaborates with the finance lead in OCTO, SOW lead in OCTO to ensure all records on finance, SOWs, programs are in sync.
• Leads the Demand review meeting conducted monthly and provides insights and analytics on the overall program governance.
• Centralize information and deliver it to the right project stakeholders. Provides program level inputs to various forums and reports. Prepare and present project reports to senior leadership.
• Collaborates with the enterprise program management office to ensure Global advisors wide programs are in sync with the technology programs.
• Oversee the evolution of the multi-year programs in the technology organization.
• Works with the individual program/project managers to ensure the forecast and the actuals are in sync on a monthly basis. Works with individual program/project managers to provide insights.
• Works with the Application PMO teams and ensures the PMO Playbook is adhered to by all teams. Document project’s status and help ensure all relevant personnel follow the same best practices for the company.
• Provides a process for reviewing changes to the forecast.
• Collaborates with PMs to monitor project timelines and data analytics, which can allow teams to complete projects on time and within a set budget
• Collaborates with the Office of the CTO team to ensure the dashboards and governance is in synch with the rest of the governance initiatives
• Owns providing the program level data for year-end finance forecast and mid-year forecast.
• Ensure departments have an efficient flow of communication and information
• Provides insights to the Senior leadership to prioritize programs.
• Owns the SDLC process and teams and ensures the governance is in line with the corporate process.
• Develop professional relationships with all stakeholders to ensure the right engagement and alignment is achieved on global goals.

What we value

Competency                     Demonstrated Behaviors

Thoroughness                  · Takes action to tie up loose ends.

· Checks to ensure data is accurate and sustainable.

· Makes sure all necessary tasks have been completed.

· Takes care of both small and large aspects of a task.

Rational Persuasion        · Draws on reason and logic in making a case.

· Uses cost benefit arguments in order to influence.

· Presents arguments based on factual information.

· Refers others to source data when debating contentious issues.

· Focuses on the problem rather than the person in a debate.

Concern For Impact        · Effectively communicates in order to influence.

· Considers in advance the impact of actions on others and adjusts actions in order to influence.

· Maintains people’s self-esteem in situations of criticism, disagreement, or discipline.

Efficiency Orientation    · Actively seeks ways of improving current methods, systems, processes and   structures.                 

· Finds ways to use time and resources more cost effectively.

· Points out redundant or unnecessary steps in methods or procedures.

· Actively reviews schedules to avoid unnecessary ’overruns’.

Concern for Standards   · Explicitly defines consequences of not achieving standards.

· Works to meet standards of excellence.

· Takes action to ensure consistent application of procedures/systems

General leadership         · Excellent communication skills and confidence in dealing with various levels of the organization, both internal and external.

                                           · Strong People management experience.

· Strategic mindset required for communicating the overall Program status to the senior level stakeholders.

• Collaborative leadership style.

· Senior level presentation skills;

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Degree qualified
• A minimum of 20+ years of experience.
• 10+ years of relevant experience with project management and governance.

Additional requirements

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:

$115,000 - $190,000 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.

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