State Street Markets - Technical Program Manager, VP (Finance)

Who we are looking for

Technical Program Manager to lead and manage cross functional teams to deliver complex technology programs at State Street Global Markets. We are looking for an experienced leader to drive several large and complex multi-year transformational initiatives, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory compliance. This is a user/client facing role with desire to work in a collaborative, team-driven environment with focus on project planning, risk management, resource allocation, vendor relationship management and stakeholder communication to achieve successful program outcomes.

This role requires solid financial knowledge in the sell side FX trading workflows along with strong analytical and interpersonal skills..

This role is based in Boston, MA, USA and will work with State Street business users from all regions

What you will be responsible for

As a Technical Program Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Work with internal business users and external clients to gather and understand user demands
• Develop and execute program plans, define scope, objectives and timelines
• Work with engineering, product and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful project delivery
• Identify and mitigate risks, develop contingency plans, and manage potential roadblocks
• Communicate program status, updates and potential issues to stakeholders
• Establish and maintain strong project governance processes, ensuring adherence to standards and best practices
• Effectively manage and communicate changes within the program, ensuring minimal disruption and continued project success
• Analyze program performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement data-driven optimization
• Possess a strong understanding of technology, industry-specific regulations, and financial market dynamics
• Manage and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment
• Work closely with on-shore and off-shore team members. This includes other program/ project managers, business analysts, developers and QA personnel

What we value

• The ability to effectively work and communicate across the global organization including Business Sponsors, Project Managers, Business Analysts, onshore/offshore Development and QA teams located globally.
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills
• Strong interpersonal communication, collaboration, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated experience working in an environment managing multiple, concurrent deliverables with shifting priorities, demands, and timelines

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 15+ years experience in Financial Services, specifically in Capital Markets systems
• Successful track record of delivering projects and programs using lightweight or agile approaches
• Strong knowledge and demonstrated use of testing methodologies and tools
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated strength in initiative-taking, leadership and influencing skills
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-growing and changing environment
• Experience front-office, middle-office and back-office workflows demonstrating knowledge of the full lifecycle of a trade.
• Thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle for iterative, agile, and traditional approaches. Experience with JIRA a strong plus.
• Team player, detail oriented and self-motivated to drive work to proceed with minimal supervision
• Multiple tasking ability. Good time organizational skills to manage project priorities

Additional requirements

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 global organization. We're looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

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 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.

Salary Range:
$130,000 - $212,500 Annual

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

Job Application Disclosure:

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