Sr. Delivery Manager

Sr. Engineering Delivery ManagerWho we are : Charles River Development (CRD) is the FinTech division of State Street.  Together with State Street’s Middle and Back-office services, Charles River’s cloud-based Front Office technology forms the foundation of the State Street Alpha Platform, the first front-to-back solution in the industry.Our vision is to be the world’s leading investment platform, shaping the future of the industry and driving new levels of technology-led innovation, resiliency, efficiency and growth for investors and the people they serve.CRD Engineering organization is innovating and transforming the platform by moving away from monolithic software to utilizing next generation cloud-based technology that leverages Microsoft Azure, Kafka, Snowflake, etc.As a digital innovation leader, we invest into our solutions, processes, systems, and talent.Summary : We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and hands-on Engineering Delivery Manager to lead delivery for one of the departments within the State Street Charles River Development (CRD) / Alpha Platform Engineering organization. This is a strategic role that will report into the Head of Engineering Delivery within the CRD / Alpha CTO Organization.The ideal candidate is a leader able to establish engineering delivery execution model, oversee large book of work ($50MM ) that includes planning, execution, and control adherence. The candidate will also support the department leader by providing oversight of the headcount, statements of work, and will collaborate with Finance to ensure the spend aligns with the budget.The goal is to ensure that all programs deliver the desirable outcome to our organization, capacity is allocated to the top priority efforts, and that any barriers to optimal team execution are identified and addressed. ResponsibilitiesBook of Work and Roadmap Management : oversee planning, book of work structure definition and governance.Engineering Delivery : Run initiatives and programs in the Engineering Delivery organization, ensure adherence to the SDLC standards and best project management and Agile practices. The Book of Work may include client implementations, product development, audit response, and tech debt remediation efforts. Ensure all programs have clear Objectives / Key Results and measurable KPIs to assess progress. Collaborate with Engineering and Product owners to define program requirements, set priorities, and establish scope to efficiently deliver on shared goals. Create plans and roadmaps, identify and escalate risk to the portfolio. Implement appropriate org. change management practices.Agile Execution : Support the organization by implementing best practices for scrum team structure and execution. Leveraged standard Agile metrics to identify areas of risk, under / over utilization, determine coaching needs, perform assessments. May deliver Agile education as neededCapacity Management :   manage a complete view of headcountKey Performance Metrics (KPIs) : measure the progress vs. established targets, identify key areas of risk, drive transparency and accountability, and improvementsVendor Management : oversee key vendor contractsRequirements and skills10 years of experience successfully implementing and leading engineering deliveryPrior experience of overseeing portfolios ~$50MM inclusive of managing resources, book of work governance, strategy definition, and planningHands -on experience running cross-functional, ideally global,  programs with budget over $20MMExperience of working with multiple stakeholders, influencing decision-makingThorough understanding of project / program management techniques and methodsPractical knowledge of Agile and Scaled Agile methodology and SAFe Agilist, SAFe Coach certifications are a big plusKnowledge of MS Office and program / project management software (MS Project, Jira etc.)Ability to learn and absorb technical informationOutstanding leadership and organizational skillsExcellent nuanced communication skillsExcellent problem-solving abilityBSc / BA degree in, Engineering, Math, Science; MSc / MA is a plusSalary Range : $135,000 - $217,500 AnnualThe 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.Job Application Disclosure : It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.State Street's Speak Up LineSummaryLocation : New York, New York; CR1 - 700 DistrictType : Full time

Salary : $135,000 - $217,500