Transfer Agency Program Management, Officer in Edinburgh

This is a Program Management, Officer Position in the UK Transfer Agency (TA) PMO team supporting TA growth in the UK and the existing Project, which is in migration phase. As an Officer, Program Management in the Transfer Agency PMO team, the incumbent will partner with workstream leads across internal teams globally and external teams in the UK, provide support for UK TA growth initiatives and program set up and execution governance. The focus will be on leading TA programs to deliver exceptional outcomes for the Transfer Agency Organization.

Why this role is important to us: The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the Transfer Agency Organization’s strategic priorities. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them respond to challenges and manage risk to drive performance and profitability. To make this happen we need employees who can drive cutting-edge solutions that are straightforward and scalable. Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for:

• Partner across the PMO and workstream leads to drive program deliverables.
• Govern the workstreams required to deliver all key critical project outcomes that are identified under the remit of the team.
• Prepare PMO management reports, dashboards and presentations related to the program and/or activities to ensure programs meet deadlines and achievement of milestones and financial targets.
• Establish relationships with all workstream leads globally to ensure the right engagement and alignment is achieved for the program.
• Conduct core project management activities including facilitating meetings, interviewing stakeholders, hosting workshops, documenting findings, creating stakeholder presentations.
• Assist in mitigating the risk areas for the program and collate workstream risks, project activity and actively work on activities to manage risks.
• Assist in developing and coordinating key messaging to our internal and external stakeholders, e.g., executive management, clients and other constituencies.
• Support other ad-hoc requests.

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree.
• 6 years of experience in Program Management & Process re-engineering.
• 6+ years of experience in business consulting leading large-scale implementation programs in consulting or financial services industry.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Results-oriented individual with the persistence and patience necessary to work effectively with a wide range of internal and external constituents.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with middle management and administrative divisions.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities and team efforts.
• Very strong organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines and proven experience in working with large cross-functional teams will be a plus.
• PMP, Prince 2, Agile-Scrum, Six Sigma, Lean, Project Management, Change Management.

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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