Project Management Transformation, VP III – State Street Global Advisors

As a member of the Transformation team within the Chief Administrative Office (CAO) of State Street Global Advisors, the Project Management Transformation will be responsible for managing initiatives that continue to advance our talent, culture, and engagement objectives. This is a full-time role with 4 days in the office expected per week and 1 day of remote work. This position will be based in Boston.

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Advisors, one of the largest asset managers in the world. We partner with many of the world’s largest, most sophisticated investors and financial intermediaries to help them reach their goals through a rigorous, research-driven investment process. 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. Join us if making your mark in the asset management industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for:

• Responsible for the development and implementation of global framework that continues to harmonize, enhance, and deliver on SSGA’s talent pipeline rotational program objectives.
• Leadership and oversight of SSGA’s pipeline rotational programs including quarterly report out to SSGA Talent, Learning, and Culture Council (TLC) while maintaining strong and effective partnerships across business unit stakeholders and corporate functions.
• Accountable for the design, launch and management of a global events calendar offering various forums for networking, mentoring and continued learning and development to SSGA’s talent pipeline rotational program members.
• Establish global communication plan for rotational programs including welcome emails, leadership dashboards, manager and all-employee communications and event calendar while continuing to promote program to global managers.
• Become subject matter expert and power user of learning and registration tools to support training and networking events.
• Embrace State Street culture trait behaviors; Support SSGA’s culture programs while coaching and mentoring across the organization.
• Build internal and external network, remain current on evolving talent and learning industry trends, and periodically conduct internal and external benchmarking on talent rotational programs.
• Support SSGA TLC on execution of various talent initiatives and rollouts as needed.

What we value:

• Ability and desire to work globally and collaborate across teams and time zones to reach shared goals while helping others to succeed.
• Act with urgency to ensure projects remain on course and issues are communicated effectively.
• Ability to multi-task, anticipate challenges and opportunities and easily adapt to changing responsibilities and priorities.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Ability to lead projects while serving as domain expert.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years financial services experience, asset management experience preferred.
• Proven leadership and project management skills
• Demonstrated experience working in an environment managing multiple, concurrent deliverables with shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office and able to use advanced features of Power Point and Excel preferred.
• Experience managing talent pipeline programs desired.
• Change Leadership experience desired.
   

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 Global Advisors

What We Do. As the asset management arm of State Street Corporation, State Street Global Advisors has served the world’s governments, institutions and financial advisors for over four decades. With a rigorous, risk-aware approach built on research, analysis and market-tested experience, we build from a breadth of active and index strategies to create cost-effective solutions. As stewards, we help portfolio companies see that what is fair for people and sustainable for the planet can deliver long-term performance. And, as pioneers