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State Street Bank
Project Manager, hybrid, Assistant Vice President
State Street Bank
location iconLocations: Gdańsk, Kraków
level iconLevel: specialist
Project Manager, hybrid, Assistant Vice President
Location: Gdańsk, Kraków

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a Project Manager with at least 5 years of experience in managing complex projects in one of the following areas: asset management, banking or financial services. You need to have excellent relationship management and communication skills. Previous experience in managing teams will definitely help you succeed in the role.


Your new role

This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and Gdańsk or Kraków office to match your needs and role requirements.

As Senior Project Manager you will be responsible for supporting State Street Germany business with all aspects of change management, driving the execution and delivery of projects including strategic, regulatory, geopolitical and business transformation change. You may also assist the Programme Manager/Portfolio Manager with large regional projects. The role will be part of an established project management team and will have exposure to internal and external Clients. This role will also have people management re

Project Management/ Change Management

  • Senior Project Manager oversees projects to ensure that activities are carried out in accordance with established specifications, schedules and budgets across departments

  • Leads engagement work planning, scoping, and budget development in line with engagement strategy and deliverables; assembles engagement team

  • Provides overall engagement management, including work plan, issue resolution, and close management of scope change.

  • Ensures efficient communication and relationship management with multiple stakeholders (sponsors, senior management, PMO, project members, business units, end users)

  • Secures prioritization and time management to support multiple projects/tasks in parallel

  • Provides management of a temporary project team within the matrix reporting structure (if applicable)

  • Secures adherence to State Street’s internal Project Management methodologies and standards

  • Produces required reporting according to needs of stakeholders

  • Provides risk and issues identification and mitigation

  • Performs Lean/Process Reengineering data analysis

  • Collaborates with other PMO team members on local PMO processes

People Management

  • Developing employee skills and performance through training and coaching

  • Hiring, training, and developing new employees to meet organizational needs

  • Providing feedback on an employee’s performance, helping to develop an employee’s skills where needed, and addressing performance problems

  • Monitoring employee attendance and performance to ensure that they meet required standards of conduct and performance

  • Assigning tasks and projects to employees according to their strengths and weaknesses

  • Coordinating employee meetings such as staff meetings or team meetings

  • Maintaining employee records such as personnel files and documentation of disciplinary actions

  • Reviewing employee performance evaluations and providing feedback on areas for improvement

What we value

Core business requirements

  • At least 5 years of experience in managing complex projects (preferably in banking and financial services)

  • Excellent knowledge of Project Management standards (PMI or PRINCE2 certification will be an advantage)

  • Fluent command of English language

  • Master's / Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, banking, technology or equivalent

Core soft skills

  • Excellent communication and relationship management skills

  • Excellent organizational skills

  • Self-motivation, proactiveness and ability to work in a team

  • Strong presentation and facilitation skills, including experience in face to face / online presentations to senior management

  • Solid managerial skills (ability to manage project teams working under tight deadlines)

  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to work on multiple topics in parallel while ensuring that priorities are met

  • Continuous improvement mindset

Other

  • Computer skills: MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Outlook, Collaborate / SharePoint, MS Visio

  • Knowledge of the financial industry

  • Understanding of Process Reengineering methods

  • Knowledge of German will be an advantage

We offer

  • Permanent contract of employment from day one

  • Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)

  • Gold medical package for employees and their families (partner and children)

  • Premium life insurance package and private pension plan

  • Employee savings plan

  • Multisport Card

  • Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs

  • Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice

  • Variety of well-being programs

  • Technical or leadership career pathway

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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  • iconGdańsk, Kraków, pomorskie, małopolskie

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