Corporate Functions VP Technical Project Manager

State Street; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 217,500; Full time

Job summary

State Street is seeking a highly motivated Corporate Functions Technical Project Manager to lead delivery of modern business solutions across HR, Legal, Audit, Risk, and Compliance. This role blends technical project leadership with hands-on engineering experience to drive build, buy, configure, automate, or integrate initiatives.

You will partner with stakeholders, architects, engineers, and vendors to ensure scalable, secure, and measurable outcomes, leveraging Power Platform and enterprise

Qualifications

• 7+ years in technology delivery or technical PM.
• Strong hands-on software development background.
• Experience leading delivery in Agile and hybrid environments.
• Experience delivering enterprise applications and platform-based solutions.
• Experience working with business stakeholders to define requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Strong understanding of application architecture, integrations, APIs, and modern development practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Experience with vendor relationships and third‑party solution providers.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of technology initiatives across Corporate Functions.
• Develop project plans, roadmaps, milestones, and execution strategies.
• Manage scope, risks, dependencies, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate efforts across business teams, technology partners, vendors, and engineering resources.
• Drive successful execution from requirements through deployment and post-production support.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
• Lead design and implementation of workflow-driven business solutions.

Skills

Technical project management

Software development

Agile delivery

Stakeholder management

Vendor management

Enterprise solutions

Power Platform

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

PMI/PMP or similar certification

Tools

Power Platform

APIs & Integrations

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated, hands‑on technology leader to serve as a Corporate Functions Technical Project Manager, responsible for leading the successful delivery of modern business solutions across Human Resources, Legal, Audit, Risk, Compliance, and other Corporate Functions domains.

This role combines technical project leadership, solution delivery management, and hands‑on engineering experience to drive the implementation of business capabilities through a combination of custom development, low-code platforms, third‑party SaaS solutions, and enterprise platforms. The ideal candidate understands how to evaluate whether a business need is best addressed through build, buy, configure, automate, or integrate strategies and can successfully lead delivery from concept through production.

The successful candidate will possess a strong technical foundation with experience in application development, solution architecture, systems integration, data platforms, and automation technologies. This individual will partner closely with business stakeholders, product owners, architects, engineers, and vendors to deliver scalable, secure, and business‑driven solutions while ensuring strong governance, operational excellence, and measurable outcomes.

Why This Role Matters

Corporate Functions is accelerating its digital transformation agenda by modernizing processes, automating manual work, enhancing employee experiences, and leveraging enterprise data more effectively.

This role serves as the bridge between business strategy and technology execution by:

• Driving solution delivery across a diverse portfolio of initiatives.
• Evaluating technology options and recommending the most effective approach.
• Leading implementation efforts across build, buy, and platform‑based solutions.
• Accelerating automation and process improvement opportunities.
• Ensuring solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned to enterprise standards.
• Delivering measurable business value while reducing complexity and operational risk.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Technical Project & Program Delivery
• Lead end‑to‑end delivery of technology initiatives across Corporate Functions.
• Develop project plans, roadmaps, milestones, and execution strategies.
• Manage scope, risks, dependencies, budgets, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate efforts across business teams, technology partners, vendors, and engineering resources.
• Drive successful execution from requirements through deployment and post‑production support.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
• Solution Evaluation & Technology Selection
• Partner with business stakeholders to understand business challenges and opportunities.
• Assess and recommend the best solution approach, including:
• Custom application development
• Commercial SaaS solutions
• Platform‑based solutions
• Process automation
• Integrations and workflow orchestration
• Create technology recommendations supported by cost, risk, scalability, and operational considerations.
• Partner with architecture teams to ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
• Power Platform & Business Automation
• Drive solution delivery leveraging Microsoft Power Platform capabilities, including:
• Power Apps
• Power Automate
• Power BI
• Dataverse
• Identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Lead design and implementation of workflow‑driven business solutions.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, governed, secure, and maintainable.
• Support citizen development initiatives while maintaining enterprise controls.
• Application Development & Technical Leadership
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership for solution design and implementation.
• Participate in application development, integration design, troubleshooting, and technical reviews.
• Guide engineering teams on development standards, best practices, and delivery approaches.
• Collaborate with developers and architects to improve solution quality and maintainability.
• Support technical decision‑making throughout project execution.
• Data & Analytics Enablement
• Partner with business teams to define data and reporting requirements.
• Drive initiatives involving:
• Power BI
• Databricks
• Enterprise reporting platforms
• Dashboard development
• Data integration and transformation
• Support the creation of operational and executive‑level reporting capabilities.
• Enable data‑driven decision making through modern analytics solutions.
• Integration & Enterprise Platforms
• Lead delivery efforts involving integrations across enterprise systems including:
• Workday
• ServiceNow
• Microsoft 365
• SharePoint
• Databricks
• Internal enterprise applications
• Vendor SaaS platforms
• Coordinate API, file‑based, and event‑driven integrations.
• Ensure solutions are secure, reliable, and operationally supportable.
• Governance, Risk & Operational Excellence
• Ensure adherence to enterprise standards for:
• Information security
• Data privacy
• Architecture governance
• Risk management
• Compliance controls
• Support technology reviews, governance forums, and production readiness activities.
• Establish metrics to measure delivery effectiveness and business value realization.
• Promote operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Must‑Have Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in technology delivery, technical project management, application development, or solution implementation.
• Strong hands‑on software development background.
• Experience leading delivery teams in Agile and hybrid delivery environments.
• Demonstrated experience delivering enterprise applications and platform‑based solutions.
• Experience working with business stakeholders to define requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Strong understanding of application architecture, integrations, APIs, and modern development practices.
• Proven ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and third‑party solution providers.
• Experience supporting Human Resources, Legal, Audit, Risk, Compliance, or other Corporate Functions organizations.
• Familiarity with AI‑enabled business solutions and business process automation.
• Experience within financial services or other highly regulated industries.
• PMP, Agile, Scrum, Microsoft Power Platform, or Cloud certifications preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.

What We Value

• Strong technical foundation combined with delivery leadership.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with execution.
• Bias toward action and results.
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to simplify complex challenges.
• Strong partnership and collaboration skills.
• Continuous learning mindset.
• Passion for leveraging technology to improve business outcomes.

Salary Range

$120,000 - $217,500 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 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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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, you’ll 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.

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Job ID: R-795121