Programme Manager

State Street•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a qualified individual with experience in Project / Program Management, Product Development, Change Management, and Executive Communications to manage a program composed of initiatives supporting our Alternatives Fund Services line of business. The ideal candidate should have experience in defining and developing project plans including market analysis, business case, objectives, product requirements, and wireframes. They should also have experience in working with cross functional projects within a program to develop multi program views of objectives, timelines, dependencies, architecture, and issues including an overall roadmap. They should have experience in the use of Jira (with Advanced Roadmaps) to document, track, and manage a project portfolio. They should have comfort developing materials and communicating to senior stakeholders regarding project status, observations, issues, and accomplishments. Most importantly the candidate should be comfortable working autonomously, driving decision making and communicating at all levels of seniority.

Requirements

8+ years of financial industry work experience in a Product, Project or Program Management role
Experience in implementing AI process solutions
Prior Product Management, Change Management, and/or Consulting experience
Prior Project Management for business transformation experience
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Project, co pilot and PowerPoint
Ability to create visual models that support analyses, such as Gantt charts, data flow diagrams, system architecture diagrams, and wireframes
Strong technology insights with demonstrated ability to work across business lines
AI literate

Nice To Haves

MBA or PMP a plus
Experience with Jira & Confluence – reporting, setups, Advanced Roadmaps

Responsibilities

Develop project plans, product roadmap, business case, objectives, product requirements, and wireframes
Use latest AI technology to build efficiencies in the project & program management processes
Document overall program schedule, milestones, and cross product dependencies – leverage existing forums and collateral
Document and share project and process improvement opportunities
Host forums for project ‘deep dives’ and influence individual project scope, solution approach / architecture, delivery timelines related to cross project dependencies
Participate in and model business, process, and data analysis of complex data and visualization including requirements, architecture, data flows, and wireframes
Consult with business unit management as needed to analyze requirements asking probing questions to ensure the real needs are surfaced and understood.
Partner with technology and Operations for the rollout of enhanced project status reporting through the Atlassian toolkit
Participate in change management forums to understand timing and impact of project changes – scope, budget, schedule
Navigate complex client relationships, build strong business relationships, and manage expectations with client stakeholders (as needed)
Provide regular status updates and supporting program management reports as needed
Communicate with scrum teams, business owners and product to ensure all stakeholders are well informed and that the project roadmap is on track

Benefits

our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
access to our Employee Assistance Program
incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans)
eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans
inclusive development opportunities
flexible work-life support
paid volunteer days
vibrant employee networks