Consulting Program Manager – Vice President

State Street

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

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeQuincy • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $181,250 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading large, complex programs with a focus on program governance, stakeholder engagement, and measurable business outcomes. Proficient in managing risks, issues, and dependencies while driving decisions and accountability across diverse teams.

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Program Governance ManagementStakeholder EngagementRisk ManagementChange ManagementExecutive Communication

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Hard Skills

Program StructuringProgram DeliveryMulti-Workstream ManagementDecision ForumsEscalation ProcessesProgram ControlsTechnology UnderstandingOperational DependenciesFinancial Benefit AnalysisBusiness Outcome Measurement

Soft Skills

Influencing Without AuthorityActive ListeningConstructive ChallengeFacilitating Difficult ConversationsJudgment in Ambiguous Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

Project Management CertificationProgram Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesConsulting ExperienceRegulatory ProgramsStrategic TransformationTechnology-Enabled ProgramsBig Four Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead large, complex programs from initial definition and mobilization through execution, implementation, and delivery
Own program outcomes, ensuring objectives, scope, milestones, resources, dependencies, risks, and deliverables remain aligned
Establish program structure, operating rhythm, and delivery approach
Lead hands-on delivery and oversee delivery through others as needed
Maintain focus on measurable business outcomes, including financial benefit, improved risk profile, and client or employee experience
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
Lead senior-level program discussions and translate complex information into issues, options, decisions, priorities, and actions
Identify emerging risks, issues, interdependencies, and barriers to execution
Drive solutions before challenges materially affect program outcomes
Build relationships with executive sponsors, senior business leaders, workstream owners, functional partners, and external consultants
Lead change across complex stakeholder environments
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 program structuring and mobilization through implementation and delivery
Experience leading multi-workstream, cross-functional programs involving senior stakeholders across multiple business or functional areas
Experience leading programs with 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
Experience leading and managing change across complex organizations and stakeholder groups
Ability to proactively manage risks, issues, interdependencies, milestones, and competing priorities
Strong executive presence and communication skills with senior sponsors, business leaders, operations teams, technology partners, and external consultants
Ability to listen actively, read stakeholder dynamics, think on your feet, and adjust approach based on audience and situation
Ability to influence without direct authority, constructively challenge others, facilitate difficult conversations, and drive decisions and accountability
Sound judgment in ambiguous or changing environments
Sufficient understanding of technology and operational dependencies
Experience managing and integrating 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

Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
Basic life insurance
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Optional additional insurance coverages
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Short-term disability
Family care responsibilities leave
Employee Assistance Program
Incentive compensation, including eligibility for annual performance-based awards
Eligibility for certain tax-advantaged savings plans
Inclusive development opportunities
Flexible work-life support
Paid volunteer days
Employee networks