Alpha Middle Office Product Solutions Implementation Manager - Vice President

$125,000 - $207,500/Yr

State Street Corporation - Berwyn, PA

Full-time - Senior

Berwyn, PA

1,001-5,000 employees

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

About the position

The Alpha Implementation Manager at State Street is a leadership role focused on managing client implementations of the Alpha front-to-back servicing platform. This position requires strong project management skills, the ability to navigate multiple client requirements, 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 converting clients onto State Street's Front to Back servicing platform.
• Define services, service level agreements, and manage change control items 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 POC purposes.
• Organize and conduct implementation project status meetings, communicating status to stakeholders, including senior management.
• Support the delivery of cross-operations, high priority projects across all project phases.
• Support business analysis and requirements definition, tracking client feedback and incorporating it into the product roadmap.
• Work closely with Business, Data, and Solution Architecture 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 product, platform, operational, and service areas.
• Assess and streamline processes with Global Delivery business units to mitigate risk, cost, or service issues.

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.
• Demonstrated strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence in interacting with senior stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills, including process analysis and project management skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• Extensive knowledge of State Street platforms including Alpha, Charles River, RKS.
• Experience integrating with other industry software providers to promote platform interoperability.
• Prior experience leading large scale client conversions and onboarding efforts in the financial industry.
• Knowledge of products and processes related to the financial services industry.

Benefits

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