Consulting Program Manager – Vice President

State Street

. Lead large, complex programs from initial definition and mobilization through execution, implementation, and delivery .

Posted 11/1/2026full-timeGdansk • PolandLead💰 PLN 282,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong program management capabilities with end-to-end ownership of complex initiatives, ensuring alignment of objectives, governance, and stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to lead change, manage risks, and drive measurable business outcomes across diverse organizational environments.

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Program Governance ManagementStakeholder EngagementRisk ManagementChange ManagementExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

Program ManagementProject ManagementRisk AssessmentChange LeadershipMulti-Workstream CoordinationDecision-MakingFinancial AnalysisOperational StrategyTechnology IntegrationConsulting Management

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityActive ListeningAdaptabilityConstructive ChallengeEffective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesConsultingRegulatory ProgramsStrategic TransformationOperational Model

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead large, complex programs from initial definition and mobilization through execution, implementation, and delivery
Take end-to-end ownership for program outcomes, ensuring objectives, scope, milestones, resources, dependencies, risks, and deliverables remain aligned
Establish the program structure, operating rhythm, and delivery approach appropriate to each initiative
Lead through hands-on delivery and oversight of delivery through others
Maintain focus on measurable business outcomes, including financial benefit, improved risk profile, and client or employee experience improvements
Apply lessons learned to strengthen execution and anticipate challenges
Establish and maintain program governance, including steering committees, working groups, decision forums, executive reporting, and escalation processes
Partner with executive sponsors and senior stakeholders to create alignment, drive decisions, and maintain accountability
Prepare and lead senior-level program discussions, translating complex information into clear issues, options, decisions, priorities, and actions
Identify emerging risks, issues, interdependencies, and barriers to execution
Drive solutions before challenges materially affect program outcomes
Build trusted relationships with executive sponsors, senior business leaders, workstream owners, functional partners, and external consultants
Lead change across complex stakeholder environments and maintain alignment throughout execution
Influence without direct authority and facilitate constructive challenge and debate
Manage external consulting partners and integrate their work into broader programs
Contribute to State Street’s internal consulting and program management capabilities
Apply program management practices across strategic, regulatory, product, operational, transformation, and technology-enabled initiatives
Share effective practices that strengthen program execution across the broader team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience personally leading and delivering large, complex programs, with accountability for overall execution and outcomes
Proven ability to take end-to-end ownership, from structuring and mobilizing a program through implementation and delivery
Demonstrated experience leading multi-workstream, cross-functional programs involving senior stakeholders across multiple business or functional areas
Experience leading programs characterized by senior stakeholder involvement, multiple functions, significant organizational investment, and meaningful business outcomes
Strong experience establishing and managing program governance, including steering committees, executive engagement and reporting, decision forums, escalation processes, and program controls
Demonstrated experience leading and managing change across complex organizations and stakeholder groups
Demonstrated ability to proactively manage risks, issues, interdependencies, milestones, and competing priorities, including anticipating challenges before they affect delivery
Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate effectively with senior sponsors, business leaders, operations teams, technology partners, and external consultants
Demonstrated ability to listen actively, read stakeholder dynamics, think on your feet, and adjust your approach based on the audience and situation
Proven ability to influence without direct authority, constructively challenge others, facilitate difficult conversations, and drive stakeholders toward decisions and accountability
Sound judgment, including the ability to connect information across workstreams, evaluate alternatives, and make risk-based decisions in ambiguous or changing environments
Sufficient understanding of technology and operational dependencies to identify potential impacts, ask informed questions, and engage the appropriate subject-matter experts
Experience managing and integrating the work of external consulting partners within broader programs
Flexibility and openness to challenge, debate, alternative perspectives, and changing assignments
Financial services experience preferred but not required
Consulting or client-facing experience preferred
Experience leading regulatory, strategic transformation, operating-model, product, or technology-enabled programs preferred
Big Four or management consulting experience a plus
Project or program management certification a plus but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent contract from day one
Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)
Gold Medical Package for employees and their families (partner and children)
Premium life insurance package and private pension plan
Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs
Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice
Variety of well-being programs
Additional benefits available depending on the seniority of the role
Discretionary annual performance-based awards
Inclusive development opportunities
Flexible work-life support
Paid volunteer days
Vibrant employee networks