Alpha Middle Office Product Solutions - Implementation Manager - Vice President

$125,000 - $207,500/Yr

State Street Corporation - Boston, MA

Full-time - Senior

Boston, MA

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Alpha Implementation Manager at State Street is responsible for leading client implementations of the Alpha front-to-back servicing platform. This role requires strong project management skills, the ability to manage multiple client implementations simultaneously, and a deep understanding of investment management operations. The successful candidate will oversee the entire implementation process, from solution design to post-go-live support, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and effective communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the client solution design, conversion approach, implementation plan, go-live, and post-go-live activities for clients on State Street's Front to Back servicing platform.
• Define services, service level agreements, and manage change control discussions with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Collaborate with teams to share approaches, develop best practices, and improve capabilities for client migration.
• Coordinate with a Model Office environment for internal and external testing and proof of concept purposes.
• Organize and conduct implementation project status meetings, communicating updates to stakeholders including senior management.
• Support the delivery of cross-operations, high-priority projects across all project phases.
• Conduct business analysis and requirements definition, tracking client feedback for product road map incorporation.
• Work closely with Business, Data, and Solution Architecture teams to ensure alignment with strategic goals and key business decisions.
• Leverage business analysis frameworks to develop an integrated view of the business and drive strategic alignment across areas.
• Assess and streamline processes with Global Delivery business units to mitigate risks and generate efficiencies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in investment operations, project management, client implementation, and/or business analysis.
• Strong understanding of Investment Management Operations processes, technology, and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in interactions with senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, including process analysis and a keen interest in detail.
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to organize and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Experience leading large-scale client conversions and onboarding efforts in the financial industry.
• Knowledge of products and processes related to the financial services industry, with experience in technology strategy or management consulting preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Extensive knowledge of State Street platforms including Alpha, Charles River, and RKS (for internal candidates).
• Experience integrating with other industry software providers to promote platform interoperability.
• Experience designing new solutions by analyzing requirements and writing specifications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $125,000 - $207,500 annually.
• Flexible working hours, including potential weekend work and extended hours as needed.