Engineering Delivery Manager
Who we are:
Charles River Development (CRD) is the FinTech division of State Street. Together with State Street's Middle and Back-office services, Charles River's cloud-based Front Office technology forms the foundation of the State Street Alpha® Platform, the first front-to-back solution in the industry.
Our vision is to be the world's leading investment platform, shaping the future of the industry and driving new levels of technology-led innovation, resiliency, efficiency and growth for investors and the people they serve.
CRD Engineering organization is innovating and transforming the platform by moving away from monolithic software to utilizing next generation cloud-based technology that leverages Microsoft Azure, Kafka, Snowflake, etc.
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Summary:
We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and hands-on Engineering Delivery /Program Manager to lead delivery for one of the departments within the State Street Charles River Development (CRD)/ Alpha Platform Engineering organization. The role will report into the Head of Engineering Delivery within the CRD/ Alpha CTO Organization.
The ideal candidate is able to oversee a book of work ($20MM +) that includes planning, execution, and control adherence. The candidate should Have experience managing programs of at least $5M in budget.
The goal is to ensure that all programs deliver the desirable outcome to our organization, capacity is allocated to the top priority efforts, and that any barriers to optimal team execution are identified and addressed.
Responsibilities
- Book of Work and Roadmap Management: oversee planning, book of work structure definition and governance.
- Engineering Delivery/Program Management: Manage assigned program=, ensure adherence to the SDLC standards and best project management and Agile practices. Ensure the program has clear Objectives/Key Results and measurable KPIs to assess progress. Collaborate with Engineering and Product owners to define program requirements, set priorities, and establish scope to efficiently deliver on shared goals. Create plans and roadmaps, identify and escalate risk to the portfolio. Implement appropriate org. change management practices.
- Leveraged standard Agile metrics to measure progress, identify areas of risk, under/over utilization, and determine coaching needs
Requirements and skills
- 8+ years of experience successfully implementing and leading engineering delivery
- Hands -on experience running cross-functional, ideally global, programs with budget over $5MM
- Experience of working with multiple stakeholders, influencing decision-making
- Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
- Practical knowledge of Agile methodology. SAFe Agilist, Certified Scrum Master certifications are a plus
- Knowledge of MS Office and program/project management software (MS Project, Jira etc.)
- Ability to learn and absorb technical information
- Outstanding leadership and organizational skills
- Excellent nuanced communication skills
- Excellent problem-solving ability
- BSc/BA degree in, Engineering, Math, Science; MSc/MA is a plus
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.
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