Engineering Delivery Manager

Who we are:

Charles River Development (CRD) is the FinTech division of State Street.  Together with State Street’s Middle and Back-office services, Charles River’s cloud-based Front Office technology forms the foundation of the State Street Alpha® Platform, the first front-to-back solution in the industry.

Our vision is to be the world’s leading investment platform, shaping the future of the industry and driving new levels of technology-led innovation, resiliency, efficiency and growth for investors and the people they serve.

CRD Engineering organization is innovating and transforming the platform by moving away from monolithic software to utilizing next generation cloud-based technology that leverages Microsoft Azure, Kafka, Snowflake, etc.

As a digital innovation leader, we invest into our solutions, processes, systems, and talent.

Summary:

We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and hands-on Engineering Delivery  Manager to lead delivery for one of the departments within the State Street Charles River Development (CRD)/ Alpha Platform Engineering organization. The role will report into the Head of Engineering Delivery within the CRD/ Alpha CTO Organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Book of Work from the Engineering perspective: report status, identify delivery risks, ensure roadmaps are in place, identify and address resource gaps
• Track Performance vs. KPIs: measure results and ensure accountability
•  Drive Execution: Ensure teams deliver on time, on budget, with quality
•  Unblock Teams: Identify obstacles to keep engineering moving
•  Optimize Processes: Streamline workflows for faster, smoother delivery
•  Ensure Adherence to Standards: SDLC compliance, agile best practices
•  Risk and Control: provide support for corporate audits as needed
•  Oversee headcount and vendor contracts, support hiring and onboarding of new resources

Requirements and skills

• 8+ years of experience successfully implementing and leading engineering delivery
• Hands -on experience running cross-functional, ideally global, programs with budget over $5MM
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders, influencing decision-making
• Thorough understanding of project/program management techniques and methods
• Practical knowledge of Agile methodology. SAFe Agilist, Certified Scrum Master certifications are a plus
• Knowledge of MS Office, JIRA, Microsoft Project
• Ability to learn and absorb technical information
• Outstanding leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent nuanced communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• BSc/BA degree in, Engineering, Math, Science; MSc/MA is a plus

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 we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve 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 in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program 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 perspective 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 the 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 program 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.

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