Who we are looking for:

The Project Management Vice President role will be responsible for supporting and overseeing strategic planning, project management, new product and new business implementation, business analysis, outsourcing program management, and management reporting for State Street Trust and Banking Co., Ltd. ("SSTB").

The Project Management Vice President will support SSTB Management to execute the Company's strategic priorities and ensure that key initiatives, projects, new products, and business changes are appropriately planned, governed, prioritized, implemented, monitored, and reported. In doing so, the role will coordinate across SSTB Management, client-facing divisions, business units, support functions, regional and global stakeholders, and State Street group companies to ensure effective execution and alignment with corporate strategy, regulatory expectations, internal governance requirements, and business objectives.

The Project Management Vice President must demonstrate strong project management experience, business analysis capability, strategic planning skills, stakeholder management, organizational discipline, and familiarity with the financial services industry. Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills are also essential to build effective partnerships across SSTB, regional and global teams, and relevant governance forums.

Why this role is important to us

The Project Management Vice President will be part of the Business Strategy & Planning Department ("BS&P") and will support SSTB Management in driving the Company's strategic agenda, business transformation, project execution, new product management, and business continuity-related initiatives.

This role is important because BS&P is responsible for matters concerning the Company's strategic plan as well as management of projects, new products, clients, and business continuity planning. The role will help ensure that strategic initiatives and projects are appropriately governed, prioritized, implemented, and reported to management, while supporting business units in developing business cases, defining requirements, and executing new business or operational changes in a controlled and effective manner.

What you will be responsible for:
• Lead and manage strategic, regulatory, operational, and business transformation projects from initiation through implementation.

Support the development, execution, and monitoring of SSTB's strategic plans and business priorities.
Establish and maintain project management governance, standards, methodologies, and reporting across SSTB.
Coordinate project approval, prioritization, resource planning, and portfolio oversight to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
Partner with business units and support functions to drive the successful implementation of new products, new services, and business initiatives.
Conduct business analysis, define business requirements, and develop business cases for strategic and operational change initiatives.
Monitor project, strategy, and new product implementation progress, including management of risks, issues, dependencies, and key milestones.
Prepare executive-level reporting, management updates, committee materials, and Board presentations on strategic initiatives and project portfolios.
Support workforce planning, resource analysis, and capacity management to ensure successful delivery of business priorities.
Build strong partnerships with local, regional, and global stakeholders to facilitate effective decision-making and execution.
Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and disciplined project management practices.
Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, urgency, and accountability in driving initiatives to successful and timely completion.

Education & preferred qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Minimum 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in project management, business strategy, business planning, business analysis, change management, operations, or related functions within the financial services industry.
Demonstrated experience leading complex projects, business transformation initiatives, regulatory initiatives, new business implementations, or operational change programs.
Strong understanding of project governance, project lifecycle management, business case development, requirements definition, implementation planning, and management reporting.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work effectively with senior management, business units, support functions, and regional/global stakeholders in a matrixed organization.
Ability to manage multiple priorities accurately and effectively under tight deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Japanese preferred.
Proactive approach, sound judgment, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Experience preparing executive-level materials, committee updates, project reports, or Board-level presentations is preferred.

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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