Project Manager / Program - Investment Software Implementation - Charles River Development

Company: STATE STREET CORPORATION
Location: Boston
Posted on: February 18, 2025

Job Description:

Project Manager / Program - Investment Software Implementation - Charles River DevelopmentProject Manager / Program - Investment Software Implementation - Charles River DevelopmentApply locations New York, New York Boston, Massachusetts time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: April 25, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id R-767459What We Are Looking ForCharles River is seeking an experienced Implementation Project Manager. This role is a high impact, hands-on leadership role with main responsibility consisting of managing projects in the investment trading space of various complexity ranging from medium sized implementations with up to three workstreams to large multi-million-dollar projects. Additionally, it serves as a source of documentation, guidance, and metrics on the practice of project management and execution and supports the successful delivery of programs and projects through effective facilitation, tracking and reporting.

• Develop and implement Project Management processes and policies, direct project management staff, and work with other department leaders to define, prioritize, and develop projects and programs.
• Track the efficacy of various initiatives and help implement the appropriate reporting and metrics to ensure desired results are being achieved.
• Drive effective and impactful communication related to program activity, serving as a key point person for the program team and partner for key stakeholders in order to ensure active management of ongoing issues/risks/decisions related to all internal and external activities.
• Maintain processes to ensure project management documentation, reports and plans are relevant, accurate and complete and support overall firm goals and strategic initiatives.
• Manage and control the project plan and remain within budget.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis to ensure stakeholders' expectations are met.
• For large client implementations oversee the management of scope, schedule, cost, quality, and resources in addition to proactively monitoring and mitigating issues and risks. Manage to milestones, understand critical path, and effectively communicate status at all levels.
• Drive and facilitate project review process at management level. Ensure appropriate team issues are elevated to management in a timely manner.
• Assist with advising project managers/implementation managers and their teams on the best use of project management disciplines and approaches and act as the first point of contact for any program/project management questions.
• Share lessons learned and best practices across programs and projects, building relationships with stakeholders and to promote efficiency in day-to-day project management processes and practices.
• Improve CRD's implementation methodology and build a library of standard project plans, collateral, and tools that are mapped to each phase of the implementation methodology.What We Value
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience with the implementation of mission-critical financial solutions.
  • Understanding of multi-tier technical architectures and relational database structures. Familiarity with SQL, FIX and SSRS is a plus.
  • A strong record of customer service of managing large Implementation efforts and must understand customer needs and build effective relationships.
  • Strong time management skills including the ability to manage multiple projects in parallel.
  • Strong problem solving/analytical skills.Education & Preferred Qualifications
    • Four (4) year degree in a business or technical field such as Finance, Mathematical Finance, Economics, Engineering, or Computer Science.
    • Ten years of experience leading Large Program Software Implementations in the Fintech space.
    • Travel: The ability to travel to client sites throughout the United States and Canada. Travel of 30%-50% is typical.About State StreetWhat we do: State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world.Work, Live and Grow: We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive.Inclusion, Diversity, and Social Responsibility: We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experience and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment.Company: Charles River DevelopmentSalary Range:$130,000 - $205,000 Annual
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