Senior Program Director Technology Modernization
State Street, Boston, MA, United States
Senior Vice President, Technology Modernization & Governance
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a strategic, technical and execution-oriented technology leader to drive the governance and delivery of a multi-year, enterprise-wide modernization strategy. This high-impact role will oversee multiple execution workstreams—including cloud migration, data center exits, application modernization, data consolidation, and identity and access management transformation.
Why This Role Is Important To Us The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in IT governance, financial oversight, audit and compliance, and cross‑functional program delivery. This is a highly visible leadership position with influence across the organization.
What You Will Be Responsible For Program Governance & Executive Reporting
Lead the governance structure for execution workstreams aligned with the firm’s technology modernization strategy.
Chair monthly executive Steering Committee meetings, providing updates on program status, risks, decisions, financials, and outcome‑based metrics for a $150M investment portfolio.
Represent the program with internal stakeholder, executive board, regulatory, and client briefings.
Promote transparency and accountability through OKRs, execution metrics, and spotlight reporting.
Strategic Leadership & Delivery
Foster a culture of intentional collaboration across all teams contributing to the technology strategy.
Establish escalation channels to ensure timely resolution of program blockers.
Enhance technical delivery management to ensure timely, risk‑aware execution of IT initiatives.
Provide thought leadership to optimize existing GTS processes.
Strong knowledge of application modernization technologies and processes.
Financial & Risk Governance
Oversee centralized financial services including demand portfolio creation, monthly reporting, resource forecasting, and vendor/consultant oversight.
Integrate resiliency initiatives to maximize benefits from modernization efforts.
Partner with 2nd and 3rd lines of defense to ensure transparency in process/control changes and associated risk impacts.
Strong working knowledge of IT 3rd party provided services in support of modernization initiatives.
Education And Preferred Qualifications
15+ years of experience in IT program governance, delivery, and transformation leadership.
Proven success managing large‑scale, cross‑functional technology initiatives.
Strong knowledge of IT audit, compliance, and risk frameworks.
Financial acumen with experience overseeing multi‑million‑dollar portfolios.
Exceptional communication and executive stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience with cloud migration, data modernization, and identity management is highly desirable.
Benefits
Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match.
Insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and other optional additional coverages.
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities.
Access to Employee Assistance Program.
Incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance‑based awards.
Eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
Salary Range $225,000 - $337,500 Annual
Equal Opportunity Employer 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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Why This Role Is Important To Us The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in IT governance, financial oversight, audit and compliance, and cross‑functional program delivery. This is a highly visible leadership position with influence across the organization.
What You Will Be Responsible For Program Governance & Executive Reporting
Lead the governance structure for execution workstreams aligned with the firm’s technology modernization strategy.
Chair monthly executive Steering Committee meetings, providing updates on program status, risks, decisions, financials, and outcome‑based metrics for a $150M investment portfolio.
Represent the program with internal stakeholder, executive board, regulatory, and client briefings.
Promote transparency and accountability through OKRs, execution metrics, and spotlight reporting.
Strategic Leadership & Delivery
Foster a culture of intentional collaboration across all teams contributing to the technology strategy.
Establish escalation channels to ensure timely resolution of program blockers.
Enhance technical delivery management to ensure timely, risk‑aware execution of IT initiatives.
Provide thought leadership to optimize existing GTS processes.
Strong knowledge of application modernization technologies and processes.
Financial & Risk Governance
Oversee centralized financial services including demand portfolio creation, monthly reporting, resource forecasting, and vendor/consultant oversight.
Integrate resiliency initiatives to maximize benefits from modernization efforts.
Partner with 2nd and 3rd lines of defense to ensure transparency in process/control changes and associated risk impacts.
Strong working knowledge of IT 3rd party provided services in support of modernization initiatives.
Education And Preferred Qualifications
15+ years of experience in IT program governance, delivery, and transformation leadership.
Proven success managing large‑scale, cross‑functional technology initiatives.
Strong knowledge of IT audit, compliance, and risk frameworks.
Financial acumen with experience overseeing multi‑million‑dollar portfolios.
Exceptional communication and executive stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience with cloud migration, data modernization, and identity management is highly desirable.
Benefits
Retirement savings plan (401K) with company match.
Insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, and other optional additional coverages.
Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities.
Access to Employee Assistance Program.
Incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance‑based awards.
Eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
Salary Range $225,000 - $337,500 Annual
Equal Opportunity Employer 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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