Program Manager, Vice President

Who we are looking for

The CPO Program Manager will provide program management and support the onboarding of new and/or existing State Street clients. These can be large and complex projects primarily in the Back Office Asset Manager, Asset Owner, and Insurance Division. High-profile position with internal and external Sr. Management Leadership Teams.

What you will be responsible for

• The Program Manager will be primarily responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the completion of specific projects while ensuring they are completed on time, on budget and within scope

• The Program Manager will be the key project leader and contact for facing off with the client and the client’s Program Management Team. The Program Manager should develop knowledge of products being used in client organizations to determine how they can be leveraged or eliminated.

• The Program Manager will drive the joint and internal governance with internal and external stakeholders. This includes the development and maintenance of project plans, status reports, issue and action logs and scope and requirements documents. Ensuring active issue management and facilitating decision making are critical to the role.

• The Program Manager will drive closure on all aspects of the program with support from the functional teams and SME’s, including contracts and commercials, scope and solution, project sequencing and planning, development, testing, conversion, and post conversion activities.

• Manage Project Managers supporting workstreams in projects to deliver the end-to-end client solution.

• Lead and support governance meetings - set meeting agendas and document meeting minutes to solution issues and objectives

• Ensure project resources are in place and escalate issues with Sr. Management, as needed

• Participate in the hiring and training of CPO Team members

• The Program Manager will actively communicate the status of work with other team members to ensure that everyone involved is fully informed, and if necessary, re-allocate work.

• Participate in other Division / Corporate initiatives or special projects

Additional Requirements

• 15+ years of relevant industry experience – financial services experience with Fund Accounting,  Custody, and other Back Office operational. Operational onboarding experience preferred

• Project management experience in large complex programs or projects (US or Global) and manage other project managers

• Effective leadership and organizational skills

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently or in a Team environment

• Strong relationship management skills

• Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

• Proven ability to multi-task a number of projects at one time

• Proven history of making significant contributions in Team, Division/Corporate initiatives or special projects

• Added strong ability to navigate through large organizations and collaborating with project stakeholders

Education Related

• Undergraduate Degree 4- year Certification

Technical Related

• PC Skills – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Project (beneficial, but not required)

• Presentation Development

• PMP Certification (beneficial, but not required)

Other Specifics

• Position subject to State Street Hybrid work schedule (4 days in the office)

• Position is in the general Boston – Quincy MA location

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.

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