Cyber Planning Lead

We are currently seeking an experienced Planning Lead to design, implement and manage a centralized project management platform using Jira, to act as “air traffic control” providing visibility into critical path milestones, dependencies, progress completion, resourcing and execution risk.

This role requires strong project management expertise, proficiency in Jira and experience in leveraging tools such as Power BI to deliver meaningful and insightful reports.

The Planning lead will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the CCAP Program elements are aligned, tracked and delivered within the timelines whilst proactively reporting on constraints and execution risk.

About the Cybersecurity GRC Team

The Governance Risk & Compliance team is an exciting and growing area of cybersecurity with unique insight into the whole spectrum of our cybersecurity activity at State Street. The Governance Risk & Compliance team is involved in the identification and implementation of identifying inefficiencies in business processes and suggesting improvements and anticipate future needs, understanding Agile methodologies to respond quickly to changes and deliver incremental value to our business, as well as inform our strategy and operations with audiences ranging from daily operational teams to the Board of Directors.

As a member of the Cybersecurity GRC Team, you will have a significant opportunity in making a difference on the team, within the cybersecurity organization, as well as State Street overall.

What you will be responsible for

• Developing and Implementing a centralized planning platform to provide real time visibility into program progress, focusing on critical paths, dependencies, milestones, RAG status and resource allocation.
• Leveraging Jira to configure workflows, dashboards, and reporting tools that enable streamlined tracking and management of tasks, deliverables and risks.
• Working with the Project Management Office to establish and maintain planning standards, templates and reporting to drive consistency across the program.
• Working with the Project Management Office to create an ingestion process so as to onboard project plans from other tools such as Excel and MSP onto the Jira platform.
• Working with the Project Management Office to create training materials to support the adoption of the new centralized project management platform.
• Collaborating with workstreams leads to identify dependencies, align project timelines, mitigate risks and address resource constraints.
• Monitoring and reporting on program performance, resource gaps, and potential execution risks, escalating issues and proposing solutions to keep the program on track.

What we value

• Strategic thinkers who can distill complex information into actionable plans.
• Effective communicators who excel at building alignment across teams
• Problem solvers who proactively address challenges
• Someone who is highly organized, detail orientated and committed to delivering transparency and structure that drives the program’s success.
• Ability to balance big picture planning with precise execution supported by robust reporting and data insights.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in project management within complex, fast paced programs
• Advanced knowledge of Jira, including workflow configuration, dashboard creation and reporting.
• Strong understanding of critical path analysis, dependency management and milestone tracking
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Ability to collaborate across a diverse team and align stakeholders around a common goal.

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 by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Programs 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 perspectives 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 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 programs 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.

Salary Range:

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.

Job Application Disclosure:

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