Program Project Manager Jobs in Ashland, MA (NOW HIRING)

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a Vice President level Project / Program Manager to lead the execution of complex initiatives within State Street Global Technology Services. This role focuses on coordinating delivery across multiple workstreams, strengthening governance and execution discipline.

The ideal candidate is an experienced program manager who thrives in execution, stakeholder coordination, and proactive risk management.. Experience working in a regulated financial services environment and supporting large technology or transformation initiatives is strongly preferred.

This is an internal-facing role that requires effective collaboration with globally distributed teams and senior stakeholders across technology and business functions. The ideal candidate will be willing to roll up their sleeves and do what is needed to achieve project or program objectives.This may include business analysis work in addition to project management work.

What you will be responsible for

Program & Project Execution

Manage the planning and execution of complex projects and programs, ensuring alignment to defined objectives, milestones, and delivery commitments.

Coordinate multiple related initiatives and workstreams, tracking dependencies, risks, and progress to support timely and predictable outcomes.

Governance, Dependency Management & Reporting

Support established governance structures by maintaining delivery cadence, managing dependencies, and ensuring issues are escalated appropriately.

Prepare clear, concise program status reporting, including milestones, risks, issues, and dependencies, for senior stakeholders and governance forums.

Assist with change management, delivery commitments, and resource coordination to minimize disruption and maintain accountability.

Stakeholder Collaboration

Work closely with key stakeholders across technology, risk, and business teams to ensure shared understanding of priorities, expectations, and delivery status.

Coordinate effectively with global teams, including project managers, business analysts, and delivery partners.

Facilitate discussions that drive alignment, resolve issues, and support informed decision-making.

Business Analysis and Project Support

The role will be more than administrative, as urgent projects often require an all hands on deck approach.The Project Manager may be asked to act as an analyst crunching data or mapping out process flows to assist the overall effort.

What we value

• Strong Program Management Fundamentals: Proven ability to manage complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders, dependencies, and competing priorities.
• Risk-Aware Execution Mindset: Demonstrated experience identifying delivery risks and supporting practical mitigation approaches.
• Stakeholder Management Skills: Comfort working across organizational boundaries and supporting senior leaders through clear communication and follow-through.
• Governance & Discipline: Appreciation for structured execution, documentation, issue tracking, and transparent reporting in a regulated environment.
• Communication & Professional Presence: Strong written, verbal, and facilitation skills, with the ability to present information clearly to senior audiences.
• Analysis Skills: Ability to add value to Project and Programs through independent analysis. This may include data analysis or process mapping.
• Adaptability: Ability to operate effectively in dynamic environments while maintaining focus on execution and outcomes.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of experience managing complex projects or programs within large organizations.
• Experience delivering transformation, remediation, or riskaligned initiatives in a regulated financial services environment.
• Strong understanding of project and program management methodologies, including agile and change management principles.
• Experience working with globally distributed teams.

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.

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