The Legal, Corporate Administration, Regulatory Affairs, and Security (LCARS) Program Management Office (PMO) drives the successful execution of projects for State Street’s Legal, Regulatory Affairs, and Global Security divisions. Our projects typically help State Street mitigate risk, meet regulatory requirements, or serve our internal clients more efficiently; these objectives are primarily achieved through technology integration or establishment of business processes, tools, and/or documentation deliverables. 

The LCARS PMO is seeking candidates for a Project Manager position.  The Project Manager will lead and deliver projects and/or programs from initiation through implementation and will be responsible for end-to-end project management, stakeholder engagement, and organizational change management of strategic business initiatives. 

Role requires four days in office (Mon – Thurs).

Principal Responsibilities

Lead and successfully deliver multiple complex projects concurrently

Demonstrate the required behaviors, knowledge, and skills to manage delivery of assigned projects; develop and maintain end-to-end plans to manage project timeline, scope, deliverables, and resources

Coordinate overall project communications, measure progress and monitor performance, and manage risk and issue resolution—anticipating, documenting, and escalating as appropriate

Effectively interface with senior management, key stakeholders, and vendors regarding project deliverables, status, issues, and risks

Manage project staff (directly or indirectly); provide leadership, direction, guidance, and support in driving toward expected project outcomes

Identify and monitor cross-project interdependencies; develop and propose solutions to resolve resource conflicts

Support the operation and continued enhancement of the LCARS PMO through active participation in portfolio-specific processes (i.e., legal portfolio reporting, continuous evolution of project lifecycle templates)

Required Skills and Competencies  

Excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills; effectively communicates (both written and oral) at all levels throughout an organization

Comfortable gaining commitment and consensus through persuasion and negotiation; works collaboratively across teams to reach common goals

Solid decision-maker that takes responsibility for projects, people, and actions

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent time management

Skilled relationship manager, adept at building a network of contacts inside an organization

Business results orientation; emphasizes high quality, productivity, and stakeholder satisfaction

Vendor management including conducting RFP’s, contract negotiation, and onboarding

Qualifications

Eight or more years of experience managing complex projects, preferably in a large, global financial services institution

Demonstrated experience managing technology oriented projects from planning through implementation including requirements gathering, design, development, and testing

Background in systems analysis a plus

PMP certification and/or prior management consulting experience is preferred

BS/BA degree in business, finance, technology, or equivalent

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project

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

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.

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.

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