VP –IT Program/Project Management

Who we are looking for

The IT Program/Project Management is responsible for leading the planning, analysis and implementation of State Street’s Credit Risk IT systems. The role necessitates liaising with project sponsors, developers and other stakeholders on both the business and technical teams to manage project requirements and facilitate solution implementation. The position works under minimal direction while keeping senior management apprised of issues and project status. Specific duties of the position include: facilitating determination of project scope, requirements gathering, and implementation planning with project sponsors and key stakeholders for upgrades to State Street’s internal credit risk IT systems, which include data sourcing and transformation related to Credit Risk Exposure data; leading requirement elaboration and actively participating in solution design; coordinating project planning and execution with cross-functional project managers, external consultants, application managers, business managers, development, and QA staff; managing within a matrix environment with resources and services provided by centralized teams, and utilizing both waterfall and Agile Software Development Life Cycles; and clearly communicating the status of the project to both senior business and senior technical management. (Telecommuting permitted pursuant to company policy).

What you will be responsible for

As Project manager you will

Demonstrated experience in facilitating the determination of functional roadmap, project scope, requirements gathering, and implementing planning with project sponsors and key stakeholders for upgrades to cred risk IT systems, which include data sourcing and transformation related to Credit Risk Exposure data; Demonstrated experience in leading requirement elaborations and actively participating in solution design; Demonstrated knowledge of programming languages C++ or Java; Demonstrated creating data visualization flows for various business needs; Proven understanding of Federal and Basel III regulations specific to Credit Risk; Proven ability of working in application development environment with technologies like Big Data, , Microservices, jBPM and UX design; Proven understanding of securities and counterparty market data in light of credit and market risk, and working with data providers in bringing the data into application; Proven ability in coordinating project planning and execution with cross-functional project managers, external consultants, application managers, business managers, development, and QA staff; Demonstrated experience managing within a matrix environment with resources and services provided by centralized teams; Proven ability in utilizing both Waterfall and Agile Software Development Lifecycles; and Demonstrated experience in clearly communicating the status of projects to both senior business and senior technical management. (Unless otherwise indicated, State Street is seeking the stated ability in the skills listed above with no specific number of years or amount of experience required. All experience can be gained concurrently.)

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

Understanding of the banking and financial sector domain, specially credit risk.

Good understanding of system analysis and project management

Ability to multi-task energetic fast learner & problem solver

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or its equivalent in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field; plus 7 years of related experience.

Additional requirements

• Communicate effectively in a professional manner both written and orally
• Team player with a positive attitude enthusiasm initiative and self-motivation
• Ability to multi-task energetic fast learner & problem solver

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 gl