We are looking for a seasoned and delivery-focused Project and Portfolio Manager with a strong track record of successfully leading large, complex, client-facing transformation programs.
As part of the Alpha Business Project Management Team, you will drive the execution of strategic initiatives for both internal and external clients of State Street Bank. You will be responsible for managing programs across the full project lifecycle, overseeing key project deliverables or workstreams, and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Why this role is important to us
The department you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of Alpha clients. The India team is key to achieve these results, and we rely on this role to build, strengthen and animate the PM community in India. In addition, the role is part of Alpha Business Project Management leadership and will contribute to its enhancement and transformation.
What you will be responsible for
Serve as a mentor/advisor/decision-maker to project and program managers executing on Alpha strategy through various change initiatives
Manage/support designing and implementing large-scale, complex global / regional change initiatives
Operate at senior level, across regions and global businesses
Understand the external environment – best practices in Project and Program Management.
Attract, develop and retain critical talent and build an effective Project management team
Hold employees accountable for outcomes and create opportunities to enable employees to realize their full potential.
Highlight and address emerging risks before they impact the business
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Develop and enhance communication strategy to provide greater transparency around delivery to all key stakeholders.
In charge of the PM community in India, incl. direct and matrix reports
Manages multiple delegations with the objective to simplify this where possible
Being the PM lead for India, point of contact for the local India management and stakeholders on PM inquiries
What we value
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and team-working skills
Strong analytical skills, excellent oral and written communication skills
Attention to detail, project management and organizational skills
Aptitude to work both independently and collaboratively, manage multiple simultaneous tasks in a high-pressure, deadline-driven environment
Education & Preferred Qualifications
16+ years of relevant work experience (Managing transformation units and change professionals in large financial institutions) & experience working in a large, global financial services industry or similar organizations
Advanced project management skills supported by relevant credential (PMP, MSP or equivalent)
Proven leadership and presentation skills, with the ability to interface effectively with an executive audience
Ability to coach and develop a high performing staff
Advanced proficiency in MS Office and Project Management tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, full English proficiency
Master, MBA or equivalent
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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