Job Description

Why Join Us?

“The Core” was launched with the aim of fostering greater strategic alignment across the divisions that provide the framework, oversight, and foundational processes that enable Goldman Sachs to operate effectively. As a Vice President within the high-impact COO team, you will have an opportunity to influence the firm’s strategic decisions and pave the way for the future. This role is an opportunity to accelerate your career with challenging assignments, opportunity to work with senior leaders and significant career development opportunities.

Introduction to Our Team

The name “The Core” reflects the central nature of our non-revenue producing divisions; these functions are not peripheral but are at the heart of Goldman Sachs, acting as the fundamental components that enable business activity. Collectively, these functions enable our growth and safeguard our future. By bringing these divisions together, we enhance value perception, foster greater collaboration, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen risk management. 2026 priorities for ‘The Core’ include enabling business growth at scale through consolidated platforms, maintaining best-in-class risk management, investing in talent, and driving operating efficiency by implementing OneGS 3.0.

Responsibilities of the role

As a VP Project Manager within the Office of the COO, you will be expected to drive key initiatives across the following areas:

1. Standardization and Efficiency: Generate standardization across “The Core” through the creation of central shared services for common functions.
2. Operating Model Transformation: Help implement a more efficient, scalable, and AI-propelled operating model for the firm by delivering on One GS 3.0 outcomes.
3. AI Strategy: Optimize the return on investment for AI initiatives across “The Core” to ensure technological advancements drive commercial value.
4. Central Governance: Provide robust central governance and transparency across key cross-divisional initiatives to ensure strategic alignment.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Education: Graduate (preferably Engineer) from a reputed university; an MBA will be considered an advantage.
• Experience: 4-6 years of relevant experience is required.
• Risk Management: Operational risk management experience will be an advantage.
• Project Execution: Proven ability to manage multiple projects and meet competing deadlines; expertise in project management is a must.
• Resilience: Strong drive, motivation, and the ability to handle multiple tasks while persisting in the face of obstacles.
• Collaboration: Ability to build long-term relationships and foster consensus across various divisions.
• Communication: Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the confidence to structure and present messages to senior audiences.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and quantitative skills, coupled with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Innovation: Creativity and innovation, with the ability to critically examine current processes to propose and develop improvements.
• Firm Navigation: An understanding of Goldman Sachs business structures and processes (the ability to “navigate GS”).

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world.

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