Project Manager (IS Commercial Programs and Improvements) Vice President

State Street • Boston, MA

1d • $110,000 - $188,750

About The Position

Who we are looking for The Vice President, Project Manager will lead complex, cross functional initiatives critical to Investment Services strategic priorities, regulatory commitments, and operational transformation. This role partners closely with senior business leaders, technology, operations, and risk functions to deliver outcomes on time, on scope, and with clear accountability. The focus of this project management role will be on Sales and RM effectiveness and efficiency to improve commercial activity in Investors Services. Why this role is important to us We need a leader who can lead a project across divisions with high level stakeholders and drive consensus. Someone that is able to communicate well both in writing and verbally and who can drive accountability. This is important because this role will be involved in complex projects to improve our efficiency and effectiveness for our Relationship Managers and Sale reps. This position is critical right now due to evolving technologies with automation and artificial intelligence that we want to tap into quickly to streamline our processes and data. Join us if making your mark on the long-lasting client relationships we build is a challenge you are up for. What you will be responsible for As a Vice President in IS Enablement, you will

Requirements

• 8+ years of project or program management experience in financial services or a regulated environment, preferably at State Street with deep knowledge of the organization and key stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience with data - including understanding the data, managing and normalizing the date, translating the data into useful, consistent reporting and integrated into workflows
• Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to operate in complex, matrixed organizations
• Experience with both business and technology‑enabled transformations
• Experience with the client base important to the Investment Services division – Asset Managers, Asset Owners, Insurance companies and Alternatives. Especially those that are large complex, global organizations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within Investment Services, Sales, Enablement and/or Relationship Management
• Familiarity with technology‑driven initiatives, artificial intelligence improvements and control frameworks
• Project Management experience
• Strong understanding of the State Street Legal Entities and nuances by legal entity to consider for projects and process changes.
• Experience operating at AVP/ VP level

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to-end delivery of large, complex programs and projects spanning multiple functions and systems
• Partner with senior stakeholders to define problem statement, scope, success metrics, milestones, and governance
• Drive execution discipline, issue resolution, risk management, and dependency tracking
• Translate strategic initiatives into executable plans with clear ownership and timelines
• Manage related impacts, stakeholder /executive communications, and executive reporting
• Identify and escalate risks, regulatory considerations, and delivery dependencies and align to enterprise governance and control frameworks.
• Effectively manage the “go live” decision including readiness, staff communications, necessary materials and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees