AIS Program Management, Assistant Vice President at State Street in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Who we are looking for

This role will serve as the bridge between business stakeholders, technology, and operations in analyzing and evaluating business processes and workflows and translating into strategic solutions, business requirements and user stories. Additionally, you will interact with cross functional teams to lead those projects and workstreams to successful completion. This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and assist the project teams in breaking down complex processes to define technology solutions and to manage project scope, schedule and resources. An understanding of Agile project management and experience in working with multiple stakeholder groups to analyze and capture requirements is preferred.

What you will be responsible for

• Day to day program management
  
  


• JIRA management and support to scrum teams
  
  


• Document Management
  
  


• Schedules and facilitates project meetings and provides meeting minutes and action items to attendees.
  
  


• Status reporting, planning, issue/risk tracking, scheduling effort estimation and tracking.
  
  


• Serves as a liaison between clients and internal groups to ensure delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to specifications.
  
  


• Develops and maintains detailed project plan with input from stakeholders and project team
  
  


• Builds cross functional and cross departmental relationships
  
  


• Documents business cases and presentations for senior leadership to facilitate effective and efficient decision making.
  
  


• Leads the creation and definition of the product backlog with team members using agile methodologies
  
  


• Requirements gathering
  
  


• Prioritization of requirements
  
  


• Ensures backlog is transparent, visible and understood by all stakeholders
  
  


• Aligns stakeholders and analysts to assist in the above points
  
  


• Drives creation of acceptance criteria and each team's definition of done.
  
  


• Works with the teams to ensure all tasks are complete through testing, defect management and production release.
  
  


• Facilitate the removal of blockers between stakeholders, working teams, and program resources to drive toward quick resolution.
  
  

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Experience leading global teams to modernize an operating model and deliver high-impact, strategic change(s).
  
  


• Knowledge of the financial services industry, especially, asset servicing, wealth management and banking.
  
  


• Strong track record of developing talent and high-performing global teams.
  
  


• Ability to influence and negotiate with senior leaders across the business.
  
  


• 7+ years extensive experience in asset servicing with a solid understanding of global markets, securities, account opening capabilities and global custody, capital markets and fund services products.
  
  


• Deep understanding of resiliency, risk and control across markets & regions
  
  


• Demonstrated experience in transformation, data & digitization strategy and execution
  
  

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:
$80,000 - $132,500 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.

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