State Street

IT Program Project Delivery Manager, Assistant Vice President

State Street  •  Gdańsk, PL (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an Assistant Vice President (AVP) to join our team as a hands-on problem solver, driving the design and delivery of scalable solutions across process, technology, and organisational change. This role requires a strong understanding of risk frameworks, control environments, and data management, combined with the ability to apply analytical and strategic thinking in a dynamic, international environment.

The AVP will play a key role in bringing transparency to complex, business-critical initiatives that span multiple teams, functions, and products. You will coordinate cross-functional dependencies, align priorities, and enable efficient, disciplined delivery across a matrix organisation.

Success in this role requires strong communication, stakeholder management, and a focus on measurable outcomes. You will champion governance, continuous improvement, and execution excellence, helping teams deliver effectively while adapting to evolving business and regulatory demands.

Key responsibilities

  • Help break down projects into component parts, identifying and tracking dependencies and opportunities for optimization; proactively identify problems and recommend solutions before they become blockers
  • Create and refine processes when necessary; maintain focus on reliability and continual improvements, and automation and scaling
  • Identify KPIs and success metrics, collect and analyze data; make information visible
  • Develop correlation of project objectives with measurable goals, roadmaps, and execution plans
  • Use data and analytical skills to conduct assessments and utilize data management metrics and insights to influence in a compelling, action-oriented manner
  • Leverage excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly articulate risk/issues and progress against mitigating risk/issues
  • Oversee projects in a matrixed-style environment while being an individual contributor

Skillset

  • Prioritisation, rapid decision-making, and performance under pressure
  • Complex problem solving, analytical thinking, and systems thinking
  • Innovation and on-the-spot solutioning
  • Business process analysis, design, and optimisation
  • Stakeholder influence, negotiation, and constructive challenge
  • Strong communication (written and verbal), clear and concise
  • Cross-functional collaboration in matrix and virtual team environments
  • Proactivity, initiative, and independent ownership of deliverables
  • Multi-tasking and delivery to tight deadlines in changing environments
  • Execution focus, accountability, and results orientation
  • Critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and diagnostic capability
  • Positive, energetic, and adaptable approach

Education & Preferred Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in financial services or a related industry, including experience engaging with leadership executives and successfully driving and delivering complex and impactful strategic change programs
  • You have experience in technical program management in a dynamic and highly technical environment, a strong track record in managing complex cross-functional projects. Technical aptitude, understanding technology in a business context

Minimum Salary:

zł182,004 Annual

The minimum salary quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate ultimately works outside of this primary location, the applicable minimum salary may differ.​

Salary will be determined based on factors such as the position, type of work performed, individual skills, job description, working hours, diligence, initiative, self-management, length of employment, availability, and the quantity and quality of work delivered, as well as other objective and non-discriminatory criteria relevant to State Street employees.​

In addition to salary, employees are eligible to be considered for discretionary annual performance-based awards.​

We Offer:

  • Permanent contract 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​

  • 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​

  • Additional benefits available depending on the seniority of the role

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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About State Street

At State Street, we deliver leading investment platforms, data, expertise, and solutions that accelerate performance and better decision making.

With over 200 years of global financial leadership, we equip institutional investors through a comprehensive suite of capabilities:

Investment Services: Integrated front-to-back solutions across custody, accounting, and operations.

Investment Management: Index and active strategies from one of the world’s largest asset managers.

Markets: Multi-asset trading, FX solutions, and data-driven research to enhance portfolio value.

Who We Are

• 50,000+ employees worldwide

• Active in 100+ markets

• #1 in ETF servicing

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Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
Year Founded
1792
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