Integrated Risk Management Project Manager, Assistant Vice President

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced Agile Project Manager to support the implementation and enhancement of State Street's Archer Integrated Risk Management (IRM) solution.  This role will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage timelines, and ensure successful delivery of Archer use cases in an Agile environment, supporting risk, regulatory and compliance objectives across the lines of defense.

The responsibilities of this role include

As an Agile Project Manager you will

• Lead Agile project planning and execution of Archer IRM implementations, enhancements, and integrations

• Manage end-to-end lifecycle of Archer projects, including sprint planning, backlog management, daily stand-ups and retrospectives

• Collaborate with product managers, business analysts and Archer developers to ensure requirements are clear and deliverables align with business goals

• Oversee and track deliverables across multiple Archer use cases (e.g., Third Party Risk, Issues Management, Policy Management, Incident Management)

• Maintain project timelines, mitigate risks and communicate status updates to stakeholders and leadership

• Ensure adherence to governance frameworks, change control and documentation standards

• Facilitate business user acceptance testing (BUAT) and ensure post deployment support processes are in place

• Promote Agile best practices and continuous improvement within the project team

• Prepare for and present at weekly project status meetings

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Strong understanding of Archer platform capabilities

• Excellent communication, organization and problem-solving skills

• Understanding of enterprise risk management, regulatory compliance, or internal control programs

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

• Ability to drive change through collaboration and influence

• Ability to manage competing priorities efficiently

• Ability to comfortably communicate with all levels of the organization

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Project Management, Information Systems, Risk Mangement or related field

• 5+ years of project management experience including Agile/Scrum methodologies, preferably in a large financial services institution or advisory/consulting firm

• Formal project management training and certifications (e.g. PMP, Agile Certification)

• Knowledge of data governance and reporting

• Advanced computer skills (MS Office: Excel, Word, Power Point, Project, Visio)

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.

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 identi