Who We Are Looking For
State Street Global Advisors is looking for a dynamic program manager with strong personal and problem solving skills who wants to be part of a team focused on transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring a natural curiosity to learn about all aspects of SSGA's business and technology and be able to leverage that knowledge to ensure project goals are met.
Why This Role Is Important To Us
The Program Manager will be part of cross functional teams that support the core activities related to the implementation of the Firm's multiyear front office technology and business strategy. These activities may include business analysis on investment processes, issue resolution management, providing and/or coordinating subject matter expertise, or project management tasks.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, business users, risk, and audit to meet program goals
Resolve and escalate project and operational issues in a timely fashion
Effectively communicate progress and escalations
Identify, develop and deploy process improvements leading to service level improvements and/or operational risk reduction.
Understand, follow and demonstrate compliance with all relevant internal policies and procedures, as well as provide input to further development of best practices.
Assist/Facilitate Align witChange and Demand Management for our organization.
Organize project workstreams as need to ensure alignment.
Ad-hoc problem resolution
Ability to manage several projects concurrently and be firm about deadlines
Create and manage project documentation including project plan, scope, resource alignment and timelinesand checklists
Strong bias for action and a passionate customer focus
What We Value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong critical thinking
- Creative problem-solving skills and decision making skills
- Outstanding influencing skills to unify and collaborate with teams with varied strengths
- Initiative, self-motivation and the ability to work independently
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Strong relationship-building skills particularly in a globally dispersed, hybrid team
- Sense of urgency when performing tasks and projects; ability to respond to shifting priorities
- Experience working with technical teams and on technical projects
Education & Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelors' degree in a relevant discipline
- 5 years or more of experience in leading systems implementation, program/project execution, operations and/or process improvement engagements
- Financial Services background, including investment or asset management.
- Understanding of best practices for Identity Access Management
- Experience with development teams - acting as a liaison with development teams or leading development teams and ability to work within an Agile framework
- PC Skills - Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc), Jira and Confluence
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 Global Advisors
What We Do. As the asset management arm of State Street Corporation, State Street Global Advisors has served the world's governments, institutions and financial advisors for over four decades. With a rigorous, risk-aware approach built on research, analysis and market-tested experience, we build from a breadth of active and index strategies to create cost-effective solutions. As stewards, we help portfolio companies see that what is fair for people and sustainable for the planet can deliver long-term performance. And, as pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest. As a result, we have become one of the world's largest asset managers with trillions of dollars under our care.
Our Mission. At State Street Global Advisors our mission is to invest responsibly to enable economic prosperity and social progress. We are driven by a desire to help our clients, and those who rely on them, achieve a better future. We have a long history of developing innovative investment strategies to provide our clients with reliable and transparent returns, cost-effectively, and without excessive risk.
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.
Salary Range:
$100,000 - $160,000 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.