FinOps Program Manager, AVP, Charles River Development

State Street Alpha is actively looking to hire a Cloud FinOps Program Manager to join our Cloud Governance and Platform Management team. The overall scope of this role is to operate as a key resource, working in tandem with the team’s leadership and organizational stakeholders in providing support across each sub-team to help strategically execute key initiatives, operate and develop the FinOps organization.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of Charles River Development (or CRD), that became a part of State Street in 2018. CRD helps create enterprise investment management software solutions for large institutions in the areas of institutional investment, wealth management and hedge funds. Together we have created first open front-to-back platform - State Street Alpha, that was launched in 2019.

Join us if delivering next generation infrastructure, using emerging technologies like AI and Blockchain sounds like a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As Cloud Governance and Compliance Lead you will:

• Focused on building structure for the business planning and operating cycles, establishing the cadence to meet critical business timelines and ensure the sub teams are working in accordance to meet organizational requirements and commitments
• Drives cohesion between the sub teams by providing visibility to current and future projects and initiatives across the teams
• Provides department leaders with consultation and recommendations to help navigate the organization effectively
• Helps to prepare and deliver data-driven performance reports and recommendations to key global stakeholders to ensure we are on track to meet and ultimately exceed our goals
• Supports the identification and analysis of new partnership opportunities
• Work with stakeholders to define the business requirements for new and existing programs, products, and systems implementations and their impact on program budgets
• Educate and socialize key tenants to garner understanding, consensus and support
• Support the creation of Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly Business Reviews and other presentations to advise leadership about on-going operations and projects in-flight
• Draft presentations and briefs for meetings/engagements with key internal and external stakeholders
• Support and drive day-to-day operations to deliver on the team’s strategy and operational plans aligned with the strategic vision of the organization
• Develop, contribute to and maintain the centralized repository of workflows, tools, documentation and standards, looking to minimize complexities and optimize efficiency and engagement
• Identify and pursue cost reduction and efficiency opportunities
• Support and drive the development of consistent standard and processes across the team to effectively advocate for operational excellence
• Facilitate conversations: create opportunities for synergies across the business to support cross-functional initiatives
• Operate as an internal consultant, working directly with multiple stakeholders
• Foster effective teamwork with internal and external business leaders and partners
• Work closely with cross-functional team members to track, monitor and review execute around content performance metrics
• Measure and track success against internal KPIs and other key metrics to drive operational efficiency and effectiveness

What we value

• Strong process development and implementation skills
• Ability to lead and work well with multiple priorities, and effectively handle concurrent demands to prioritize responsibilities
• Strong analytical and financial acumen
• Proven ability to implement a large-scale program strategy
• Experience using data to illustrate business conclusions
• Can present ideas and directions that lead others to action, demonstrates strong listening, written and oral communication skills
• Strong critical thinking skills with ability to challenge status quo
• Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results autonomously
• Experience working cross functionally and cross organizationally to complete a large project
• Demonstrated ability to conceptualize, manage, and prioritize multiple projects
• Strong bias for action and be able to work iteratively
• An innovative thinker who also has a strong customer and quality focus
• Ability to influence without authority and collaborate across all levels in the Company
• Act with a sense of urgency and remain calm under pressure

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of driving process improvements experience
• Master's degree, or MBA in business, operations, human resources, adult education, organizational development, instructional design or related field, or equivalent experience
• Previous Finance, Accounting, or Business experience
• Experience in financial products and processes (preferably SaaS)
• Practical understanding of core cloud technologies and their associated governance, lifecycle management, and delivery
• Demonstrable ability to make hard decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrable ability to influence diverse groups of stakeholders
• Inclusive leadership style

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

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.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

Benefits

• Medical Care and Insurance
• Well-Being Programs
• Financial Well-Being
• Depending on where you work, you will be eligible for regionally specific savings and/or retirement plans. 
• Holidays and Time Off
• Supporting Families
• Other Benefits