Senior Program Manager - Vice President

This job is with State Street, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Job Description Data, Markets & Corp IT is looking for a Senior Program Manager responsible for end-to-end ownership of complex, cross-functional programs that deliver strategic change across the organisation. The role ensures initiatives are well-governed, on track, aligned to strategy, and delivering measurable outcomes, while managing dependencies across multiple projects, teams, and stakeholders. Due to the role requirements this job needs to be performed in hybrid, in the office with some flex work opportunities available. What we value These skills will help you succeed in this role •    Drive executive-level decision-making through concise reporting. •    Own and manage strategic programs from initiation through delivery and closure. •    Translate strategic objectives into structured programs and workstreams. •    Manage interdependencies across projects, teams, and geographies. •    Establish and maintain program governance, including cadence, reporting, and escalation. •    Track milestones, financials, risks, issues, and dependencies. Responsibilities: •    Define program scope, objectives, success measures, and integrated delivery plans. •    Establish and maintain program governance, including cadence, reporting, and escalation. •    Track milestones, financials, risks, issues, and dependencies. •    Ensure adherence to enterprise PMO standards, controls, and change management practices. •    Partner with senior business and technology stakeholders to shape priorities. •    Act as a trusted advisor to sponsors and steering committees. •    Communicate progress, risks, and trade-offs clearly and proactively. •    Drive change management and adoption. •    Embed lessons learned and best practices. •    Contribute to organisational PM capability building. Additional requirements •    Financial services or regulated environment experience required. •    Proven experience delivering large, complex programs in matrixed organisations. •    Strong program management / PMO background. •    Executive stakeholder engagement experience. •    Excellent analytical, communication, and influencing skills. Education & Preferred Qualifications •    Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent field •    15+ years of experience in IT or similar org •    Proven problem solving, communication, interpersonal and analytical skills •    Must be a faster learner and multi-tasker •    Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment •    Advanced PowerPoint, Excel, and executive reporting skills. •    PMP, PgMP, Agile or similar certifications desirable. 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. 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 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. 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