Project Manager, Global Funds Management, Officer - State Street Investment Management

We are seeking a Project Manager – Global Funds Management, Officer to play a key role in supporting the successful launch and ongoing management of ETFs and Mutual Funds.

This position offers the opportunity to work across a broad, highly visible network of teams, helping bring new investment products to market while driving strategic initiatives and operational improvements.

The Project Manager will coordinate across the ETF and Mutual Fund ecosystem to identify, track, and escalate issues, risks, and dependencies critical to successful product launches. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys working cross-functionally, managing complex initiatives, solving problems, and driving projects from planning through execution.

This position focuses on:

• ETF and Mutual Fund launch implementation
• Project and change management
• Lifecycle event execution
• Cross-functional coordination across State Street Investment Management and State Street Bank and Trust
• Ongoing evaluation and improvement of the operating ecosystem supporting ETFs and Mutual Funds

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain a strong understanding of ETF, Mutual Fund, and commingled fund structures and serve as a subject matter expert.
• Lead or participate in Product Innovation meetings to gain visibility into upcoming product pipelines and priorities.
• Drive product implementation and change management activities from planning through execution.
• Partner with stakeholders across State Street Investment Management and State Street Bank and Trust on: Scope definition Capabilities gathering and gap management Project planning Solution conceptualization Project execution
• Monitor implementation plans, proactively identifying and escalating risks, dependencies, and deviations.
• Facilitate the analysis and execution of disclosure display content for handoff and entry into applicable systems.
• Maintain effective project management processes that support strategic initiatives and broader firm objectives.

Skills Required:

• Strong project management skills with the ability to drive multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• Ability to influence outcomes and collaborate across complex, cross-functional organizations
• Strong prioritization and resource management capabilities
• Sound judgment and the ability to operate independently
• Strong problem-solving and issue-resolution skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of ETF or Mutual Fund industry experience
• Experience in project management and/or highly visible, cross-functional roles
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Curiosity for emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), with an interest in using innovative tools to improve efficiency, decision-making, and business outcomes

Additional Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present to large groups
• Ability to manage multiple simultaneous cross-functional initiatives
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Process-improvement mindset
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, solve problems, and drive initiatives toward successful outcomes

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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