Project Management, Assistant Vice President

Who we are

It is an exciting time to join State Street Corporation (SSC) in the Enterprise Technology Risk Management (ETRM) organization. ETRM in its capacity as Second Line of Defense (SLOD) is responsible for leadership, oversight, monitoring, and advisement around the technologies, architecture, operational processes, security, and resiliency

Who we are looking for

As a representative of the ETRM group, you will be amid State Street’s multi-year technology transformation journey, regulatory requirements and technology risk assurance programs of various Business Units within State Street. The candidate will closely work with the global ETRM team leads and other cross functional teams such as First Line of Defense (FLoD), Technology divisions (Global Technology Services - GTS, Global Cybersecurity Services - GCS etc.) and Third Line of Defense (TLoD)

What you will be responsible for

As an Assistant Vice President, Project Manager, Communications, Training – ETRM, you will be responsible for providing support on below areas:

• Lead the end-to-end planning and project management aspects of the ETRM Strategic Plan
• Collaboratively plan, organize, track and report the status of all elements of the ETRM Strategic Plan, including stakeholders within ETRM, cross-functional teams such as First line of defense, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk, etc.
• Develop, communicate, maintain the end-to-end project plan, including scope and change control
• Persuade and influence colleagues at all levels of the organization
• Use a broad array of communication vehicles to lead, direct, and facilitate
• Anticipate critical issues and risks, and takes responsibilities for resolution including escalation where appropriate
• Leverage JIRA/Confluence sites to track the end-to-end project plan
• Enhance and maintain the training and communication program in support of ETRM functions

What we value

• Effective communication, analytical, and project management skills
• Initiative-taker, navigating on your own
• Ability to effectively develop and manage relationships across core stakeholder groups

Primary Skills (Must Have)

• Strong program and project management skills (incl. industry best practices, managing stakeholders, managing change, project initiation, execution, monitoring and reporting, closure)
• Critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Proven strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Organized, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Basic understanding of Risk Management
• Business analysis (incl. data analysis, root cause analysis, trends, etc.)
• Proficient with MS Office suite (MS Project, MS PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Excel) and JIRA
• Experience in creating and delivering presentations for senior management audiences
• Experience in designing and executing training programs and communication programs

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, IT, Communications or relevant areas
• Minimum 7 years of experience in project management, with some exposure working at a financial services firm
• Familiarity in Technology and Cyber risk management frameworks such as NIST, COBIT, ITIL etc
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP), experience with Toastmasters, are a plus

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 are making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we have 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 will 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. Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

Salary Range:

$80,000 - $132,500 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the location above, the applicable range could differ.

Job Application Disclosure:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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