Senior Program Director Technology Modernization

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Who we are looking for:

W We are seeking a strategic, technical and execution-oriented technology leader to drive the governance and delivery of a multi-year, enterprise-wide modernization strategy. This high-impact role will oversee multiple execution workstreams-including cloud migration, data center exits, application modernization, data consolidation, and identity and access management transformation.

Why this role is Important to us:
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in IT governance, financial oversight, audit and compliance, and cross-functional program delivery. This is a highly visible leadership position with influence across the organization.
What you will be responsible for:
Program Governance & Executive Reporting

• Lead the governance structure for execution workstreams aligned with the firm's technology modernization strategy.
• Chair monthly executive Steering Committee meetings, providing updates on program status, risks, decisions, financials, and outcome-based metrics for a $150M investment portfolio.
• Represent the program with internal stakeholder, executive board, regulatory, and client briefings.
• Promote transparency and accountability through OKRs, execution metrics, and spotlight reporting.

Strategic Leadership & Delivery

• Foster a culture of intentional collaboration across all teams contributing to the technology strategy.
• Establish escalation channels to ensure timely resolution of program blockers.
• Enhance technical delivery management to ensure timely, risk-aware execution of IT initiatives.
• Provide thought leadership to optimize existing GTS processes.
• Strong knowledge of application modernization technologies and processes

Financial & Risk Governance

• Oversee centralized financial services including demand portfolio creation, monthly reporting, resource forecasting, and vendor/consultant oversight.
• Integrate resiliency initiatives to maximize benefits from modernization efforts.
• Partner with 2nd and 3rd lines of defense to ensure transparency in process/control changes and associated risk impacts.
• Strong working knowledge of IT 3rd party provided services in support of modernization initiatives

Education and Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in IT program governance, delivery, and transformation leadership.
• Proven success managing large-scale, cross-functional technology initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of IT audit, compliance, and risk frameworks.
• Financial acumen with experience overseeing multi-million-dollar portfolios.
• Exceptional communication and executive stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with cloud migration, data modernization, and identity management is highly desirable.

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Salary Range:
$225,000 - $337,500 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.

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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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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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