Who we are looking for

Assistant Vice President needed for the Alternative Investments Transformation team.  This role will work closely with Alternative Investments technology, various internal and external stakeholders in a varied and challenging role. Candidates must be well-organized and able to deliver projects in a timely manner.  Candidates must demonstrate strong initiative, be able to perform well under pressure and be capable of working on multiple, diverse assignments.

What you will be responsible for
As an Assistant Vice President in this role, you will

Responsible for project management including scope. schedule, cost, resources, risk. issues, dependencies, quality, procurement, and communications.

Identify and understand relationships between program problems, issues, and risks, and provide thoughtful recommendations and transparency when escalating

Engage and lead senior leadership meetings

Strong presentation skills with the ability to translate data into a story

Defines and develops project/program management best practices, processes, and policy to ensure alignment with corporate strategy and goals.

Ensures that effective project management governance, procedures, tools and financial controls are established and maintained.

Builds the skills of the project management organization to include strong program and project governance and delivery skills.

Leads initiatives to partner with internal teams to plan, scope, and manage for highest quality client experience and results; monitor all project processes and operations for time and resource efficiencies, cost management, and process improvement opportunities.

Builds strong working relationships across organizations and geographies.

What We Value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:

Change management, solution delivery mindset

Strong analytical skills

Strong Excel, PowerPoint and reporting skills

Excellent written and verbal English communication

Education & Preferred Qualifications

Project credentials such as PMP or at least 5 years of hands on project management experience

Experience with demand management, PMO processes including project tools such as Jira, Clarity and Microsoft project required

Ability to work with executive leaders to define strategy, prioritize complicated, interdependent work efforts to create a roadmap for execution.

Ability to frame new initiatives into manageable programs and structure project teams accordingly.

Ability to manage in challenging global and multiple priorities driven environment within Financial Services.

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 in locations, but you may expect generous medical
care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to
flexible Work Program 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 perspective 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 the 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 program 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.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

Salary Range:

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:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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