Job Description

Who we are looking for

Responsible for providing comprehensive business management support to Global Markets Technology teams encompassing Strategy Enablement, Control & Administration, Workforce & Organizational Engagement and Portfolio Governance. The role is global and will involve regular interaction with senior management across Technology, Operations, Finance, and the Front Office Stakeholders.

What you will be responsible for

As Global Markets Technology Strategy Business Manager you will

* Work with Technology leads as trusted partners to define and execute a technology strategy that is aligned to Business priorities

* Support the management of organizations design, workforce management, location strategy and associated governance

* Drive oversight and control of Technology investments and associated benefits

Detailed responsibilities include:

* Work across Technology Executives and teams, in particular the PMO teams to develop and maintain a multiyear plan and roadmap and track versus plan

* Act as a single point of contact for business partners to understand front to back Technology allocations

* Deliver monthly / quarterly business review meetings with key stakeholders, comprising of financials, non-financial and technical content versus plan. Co-chair with CTO and Tech leads where appropriate.

* Drive financial and resource planning processes through engagement with stakeholders and ensure data capture is completed in required systems (Clarity, etc)

* Partner with PMO to define measures of success for each project and communicate as required to executive forums and central management.

* Manage / track investments in line with agreed funding targets and ensure relevant escalation

* Analyze new business demand leveraging an ROI review process, helping with prioritization

* Enhance financial and non-financial reporting standards to improve transparency and accuracy, as well as promote standardization and automation of tasks and processes

* Ensure GL and planning tools (Clarity) are accurate address any breaks with relevant owners

* Optimize spend profile through assisted management of productivity initiatives

* Manage and track vendor strategy

* Manage and track Infrastructure strategy

* Manage and track T&E costs

* Work with Risk & Control partners to ensure audit and operational risks are being addressed

* Prepare agenda and materials for team and stakeholder meetings Co-Chair where appropriate

* Conduct analysis and present findings in response to mgmt. and ad hoc requests, ensuring accurate and timely delivery

* Shape multiyear workforce and locations strategy in partnership with Technology leads and central systems are updated accurately

* Workforce Management: Define, track and manage overall performance against headcount targets; provide control and oversight into hiring in line with location strategy

* Drive Organizational Engagement strategy for the Technology leads including townhalls, skip levels engagements, broadcast / communications

* Assist with the people agenda initiatives including: recruitment, learning and development, diversity, advancement, rewards & recognition, graduates

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders

* Highly proficient in Microsoft Office

* Ability to identify and implement best practice

* Self-motivates and able to work with high degree of independence

* Ability to analyze large data sets and present concise conclusions

* Strong presentation skills

Education & Preferred Qualifications

* Bachelors' Degree or equivalent

* Previous Business Management, PMO, Finance or other related area

* Experience matrix managing large organizations

* Experience with data visualization and report automation desirable

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. Were driving the companys 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. Were 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.