Agile Team Manager, Managing Director (Finance)

Summary

The Agile Team Manager is responsible for leading a diverse, cross-functional group of Human Resource professionals to develop optimal solutions for complex, high-priority projects to achieve the goals of State Street and the Global Human Resources (GHR) function. This role will manage a dedicated team of project consultants in addition to leading ad hoc GHR resources temporarily assigned from COEs as required to complete project objectives. The Agile Team Manager will lead the scoping of projects and determine staffing needs, assembling the necessary resourcing, and overseeing execution to bring projects to implementation or transition to the business-as-usual environment. Additionally, the Agile Team Manager will personally lead some of the most complex, critical projects taking place in GHR. This role will also partner with the GHR Operating Group to ensure alignment with GHR governance and prioritization, playing a pivotal role in the accomplishment of GHR goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of dedicated and ad hoc resources to conduct key GHR projects, removing obstacles and escalating as appropriate
• Employ a consultative approach to project management with a focus on business analysis, data analysis, project coordination/administration
• Lead and manage projects from idea to implementation or transition to BAU, handling all aspects of the project life cycle
• Partner with project sponsors and key stakeholders to define project objectives and requirements and manage expectations
• Plan, schedule, and track project timelines, deliverables and budget as appropriate, including monitoring and reporting on progress, managing any changes to scope and timeline, and identifying and mitigating risks
• Lead project intake, scoping, resource assignments and management of team capacity
• Provide direction and guidance to project team members to promote their successful execution of projects
• Employ the use of relevant project best practices and methodologies, including Agile and Lean

Requirements and Qualifications

• Extensive experience at the leadership level in consulting, program management and project methodologies
• Strong track record of successfully managing complex projects across all stages of the project life cycle including transitioning them to BAU
• Demonstrated ability to creatively problem-solve, quickly learn new technologies and processes, and be resourceful with limited guidance
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communication skills, client service orientation and ability to influence
• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience in a relevant field
• MyWorkday experience is a plus
• Candidates from all locations will be considered

Salary Range:
$170,000 - $267,500 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.

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