Project Management, Officer

Who we are looking for

The Project Management France Team based in Paris drives the successful execution of initiatives for internal and external clients of State Street Bank International Paris Branch.

We are currently seeking a seasoned and ambitious Project Manager who will take charge of large projects throughout the entire project lifecycle or direct specific project lots/deliverables.
 

This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements.

Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As a Project Manager for Project Management France your role and responsibilities will be as follows:

• Manage large projects from the beginning to the end or take over workstreams in complex initiatives
• Define project strategy/approach
• Perform an analysis of internal and external client requests in the project initiation phase
• Coordinate deep dives into business requirements to ensure that they are exhaustive and clear to all involved parties
• Define and execute project governance
• Develop an accurate timeline of project completion to ensure activities get completed within the assignment’s parameters and manage its execution
• Manage project dependencies, risks & issues
• Monitor and control project progress
• Perform administrative tasks within the Project Management team (e.g. budget, resource allocation, resource monitoring)
• Support for project documentation tasks and project reporting

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• End to end project management experience
• Experience in the management and delivery of business deliverables (e.g. specifications of the requirement, Operating Models, …)
• Excellent Communication / Interpersonal Relationships skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Rigorous, autonomous and pragmatic - you know how to work under pressure
• Ability to work on multiple topics in parallel while ensuring that priorities are met
• Strong leadership skills, team player and able to work across geographies and cultures

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in technology, accounting, finance, business or equivalent
• Justified 5 years of experience in project management
• Fluency in English and French
• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
• MS Visio, MS Project
• A functional experience in the Middle and/or Back Office would be a plus
• A certification in the project management field would be appreciated

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

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.

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