IT Project Manager and Business support Lead - Manager

Roles Summary

We are looking for IT Project and Business Support Lead to plan and track on high priority technology projects along with playing the role of a Scrum Master. The role requires good understanding of Program management, Contracts Managements, Financial Management, Resource Management including professional services/contractors. The role will coordinate with Business and IT stakeholders across various global locations. 

As a Project Manager you will be responsible for

• Developing and maintaining roadmaps and project plans with milestones, dependencies and releases of complex multi-phase, multi-region critical programs/projects
• Facilitating and integrating dependent upstream and downstream tasks and activities related to project delivery
• Supporting and maintaining program/project level governance control procedures, such as resource utilization, change control and financials
• Playing the role of a scrum master facilitating the team in resolving roadblocks, building Kanban & Scrum metrics, analyze, define & drive improvements bringing in better Agile Delivery Maturity in the team
• Identifying delivery risks and issues and facilitating resolution, in collaboration with delivery team
• Tracking & analyzing financials budgets, allocations and forecasts through out planning and execution cycles
• Ensuring project artifacts are audit ready and compliant with SDLC policies/procedures and other applicable requirements
• Collaborating with global PMO teams in USA to synch up on overall portfolio for budgets and tracking
• Proactive Communications(presentations) with program sponsors, IT and Business sponsor and delivery teams and other stakeholders concerning the program status and progress
• Managing and coaching junior team members; this could also include direct management of some staff members.

Core/Must have skills

• 10+ years of overall experience and minimum of 5 years of Program Management experience
• Experience working as a Scrum Master
• Strong experience in SharePoint, Clarity, Beeline, JIRA, MS Project, MS Powerpoint and other project management tools 
• Excellent skills in preparing crisp and effective powerpoint presentations
• Excellent and proactive communication, articulation and collaboration skills

Good to have skills

• PMI or Prince2 professional qualifications preferable
• Scrum Master Certification
• Good understanding of waterfall and Agile SDLC methodology

Why this role is important to us

Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies such as cloud, artificial intelligence and robotics process automation.

We offer a collaborative environment where technology skills and innovation are valued in a global organization. We’re looking for top technical talent to join our team and deliver creative technology solutions that help us become an end-to-end, next-generation financial services company.

Join us if you want to grow your technical skills, solve real problems and make your mark on our industry.

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 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

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