Project Director, VP

Job Description

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced Resource Manager who is ready for a highly visible position requiring the ability to interact with leaders and managers at all levels, evolve the existing program and has a strong ability to balance the department needs with the needs of the professional staff. As a Resource Manager, you will be a trusted advisor who provides balanced and practical advice around staff planning and management.

In this role you will support the Corporate Audit Chief Operating Officer and work with Corporate Audit leaders to manage resourcing and utilization across the Division, ensuring we have the right people, with the right skills, in the right locations, available at the right time. This role will be based out of Boston, Massachusetts.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions, that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables at our best. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As Resource Manager, Vice President you will

• Lead Corporate Audit’s capacity planning and workforce analysis to align resources with the audit plan and target operating model.
• Oversee financial management for Corporate Audit, including budget planning, forecasting, and monitoring actual spend against budget.
• Lead Corporate Audit’s resource scheduling program, including working collaboratively with audit leadership and audit teams to ensure effective deployment of talent across audits and strategic initiatives.
• Manage third-party oversight, including sourcing, engagement oversight, utilization monitoring, and financial governance.
• Manage the onboarding and offboarding process of third-party resources and new hires to assist in the successful integration into audit teams.
• Provide executive reporting and insights on headcount, staffing, workforce movements, contractor utilization, and resource capacity.
• Facilitate, manage and report on Corporate Audit’s bi-annual conflicts attestation.
• Manage Corporate Audit’s internship program to support talent development and workforce planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across resource management processes, reporting, and operating practices.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Strong project and program management experience
• Strong data management skills, including Excel, PowerBI and other data management tools
• Ability to plan and prioritize, multi task and manage a significant workload under pressure
• Strong attention to detail and organization and time management skills
• Ability to organize, analyze and summarize data from multiple sources
• Strong leadership qualities, a good sense of judgment and a high degree of confidentiality
• Proficient at negotiating and managing conflict
• Confident at working independently and within a virtual team
• Excellent interpersonal skills including strong listening, written and verbal communication, with ability to clearly and professionally communicate with others
• Ability to gain immediate credibility with senior staff and trust of all staff

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science/Arts, or equivalent.
• 10+ years professional experience, project management experience preferred.

Salary Range:

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.

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.

Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers

Read our CEO Statement

Job Application Disclosure:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.