Middle Office Project Manager, Assistant Vice President

Who we are looking for. This role is a Vice President position reporting directly to the Change Management Managing Director. The VP is expected to act as the primary operational leader for a strategic client engagement with full accountability for daily execution, risk governance and client facing delivery. Why is this role important to us. We are seeking a Vice President, PMO who brings strong business and operational leadership and can translate complex client needs into clear, actionable plans for Technology delivery teams. This role sits at the intersection of business operations, client engagement, and IT execution, ensuring proprietary tools and solutions are delivered with precision, urgency, and measurable value. The ideal candidate will combine hands on operational experience with PMO discipline to drive outcomesnot just coordinationacross teams and initiatives. What you will be responsible for Business and Operational Translator Ability to deeply understand business workflows, operational pain points, and client requirements, and convert them into well defined priorities, requirements, and delivery roadmaps for IT teams. Strong PMO and Delivery Leadership Proven experience running complex programs with multiple dependencies, enforcing governance, driving accountability, and ensuring delivery against committed timelines. Technology Enablement Mindset Comfortable partnering closely with IT to shape execution plans, challenge scope and sequencing, and ensure solutions are practical, scalable, and aligned to client outcomesparticularly for proprietary platforms and tools. Client centric Execution Focus Deep appreciation for client operating models, delivery risk, and reputational impact, with the ability to lead programs that support sophisticated, high expectation clients. Senior Leadership Presence Able to engage credibly with senior business, operations, and technology leaders; comfortable leading difficult discussions, escalating risks, and recommending trade offs when needed. What we value The Middle Office plays a critical role in safeguarding operational integrity while supporting scale, efficiency, and client outcomes. This position supports that mission by driving structured delivery of technology enabled improvements, ensuring business requirements are clearly defined, risks are identified and managed, and new solutions are successfully implemented and adopted. This role directly contributes to improved control execution, operational resilience, and consistency across middle office processes. Education & Preferred Qualifications MBA 8+ operational or IT experience PMO or Project Managementcertified professional Work Requirement This position is primarily onsite and requires employees to work in the office four (4) days per week. 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, were making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, weve 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. Youll 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 Salary Range: $80,000 - $140,000 Annual 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 Streets 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, youll 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. 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, youll 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