Project Manager, State Street Global Advisors, Vice President II

Who we are looking for

As a member of the Strategic Implementation team within the Chief Administrative Office (CAO) of State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), you will join a global project management team with responsibility for the most strategic cross-functional initiatives happening across SSGA.

Our purpose is to enable the business to deliver the change necessary within the organization, whether it is driven by growth ambitions, regulatory or industry change, client needs, or advanced internal efficiency. Our projects are managed within a Change Management Framework to provide governance and oversight control.

We are presently hiring for a Project Manager position within the team based in London. The role is for an experienced project manager at the Vice President level to lead multiple projects concurrently and/or a large program with multiple workstreams.

This is a full-time role performed in a hybrid model with a minimum of two days per week in the London office.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Advisors, one of the biggest asset managers in the world, that provides services to the world’s governments, institutions and financial advisors across the globe. With over four decades of experience and trillions of dollars in assets under management, we offer one of the broadest selections of services across asset classes, risk profiles, regions and styles. As pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest.

Join us if making your mark in the asset management industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

1. Lead multiple projects and/or a large program, which includes responsibility for overall execution, project structure, workstream management and adherence to the Change Management Framework, status reporting & presentation, and transparent issue management and escalation.
2. Actively collaborate and facilitate discussions with applicable business functions across SSGA, other State Street business lines and external partners to deliver project objectives.
3. Interact with leadership across SSGA and the broader State Street organization to provide ongoing transparency and support for initiative.
4. Establish the project structure required to provide a clear determination of stakeholder accountability and ownership.
5. Engage stakeholders to define the actions required to achieve the expected outcomes of the initiative and drive the involved parties toward completion of the deliverables.
6. With stakeholder input, appropriately communicate and track progress, dependencies and assumptions, roles and responsibilities, issues and risks, and key milestones.
7. Furthermore, escalate all risks and issues promptly, to the required governance level, and with mitigation proposals where appropriate.
8. Produce, maintain and manage approval of required project documentation in alignment with the change management framework.
9. Manage adherence to, or agreed changes to, project scope to ensure the project remains focused on expected outcomes and target deliverables.
10. Manage stakeholder engagement to identify where processes can be aligned and standardised via common and robust solutions as well as identifying means to mitigate risk and improve controls.
11. Communicate project updates in a clear, timely and transparent manner via suitable forums and mediums to all applicable persons/groups including senior management committees, fund/legal entity boards, and regulatory forums.
12. Have a change management mindset throughout the lifecycle of the effort and embed process ownership and knowledge into the respective business lines by engagement of business teams through the project lifecycle focusing on ongoing governance and control structure to maintain the benefits of the project beyond implementation.
13. Identify conflicts as they arise and engage appropriate parties to resolve.
14. Build a connection with all stakeholders to achieve active participation in project meetings and solution evaluation, including strong coordination with our IT project management team.
15. Collaborate with other members of the Strategic Implementation team to grow our global talent pool and continue to evolve project management practices.
16. Support the global team lead in recruitment and mentoring of new team members; promoting the values of the team; and maintaining strong positive team engagement.
17. Provide input to the senior leadership planning within the global Strategic Implementation team, building on our value proposition, supporting executive level resource planning and firm wide prioritization of initiatives.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

1. Demonstrated experience with planning and leading cross-functional initiatives
2. Strong communication, presentation and influencing skills
3. Experience with establishing an organised and structured approach to change initiatives with a strong awareness of business risk
4. Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with our business and technology partners
5. Comfort interacting with all levels of the organization
6. Experience in establishing clear accountability and ownership for project deliverables across other teams while taking accountability for own work and being a self-motivated, productive colleague
7. Act with urgency to ensure essential plans remain on course and issues are effectively communicated
8. Talent to drive creative thinking and collaboration to surface strategic solutions
9. Ability to solve complex problems

Education & Preferred Qualifications

1. A minimum of 10-12 years relevant experience within the finance industry
2. Prior business project management experience required
3. Strong MS Office skills required

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.

Company: State Street Global Advisors