Project Manager, Officer

Location: Gdansk, Poland

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Who we are looking for

Project Manager to manage client-driven change projects. The role is suited to candidates with Client facing experience in managing projects, coordinating deliverables, or supporting client-facing initiatives within a Fund Industry environment. The Project Manager is responsible for delivering agreed objectives within scope, timelines and budget, while ensuring alignment with established specifications, schedules, governance standards and internal project management methodologies. Depending on the assignment, the role may support fund lifecycle events, system changes, regulatory initiatives, process improvements, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to maintain project momentum and effective communication.

Why this role is important to us

You will be joining the Investment Services function that allows us to deliver a comprehensive, holistic approach to each client relationship — for asset managers and asset owners, insurance companies, and official institutions globally. It means our client-facing functions work together to bring the very best solutions and services the firm has to offer — across all of our locations, products, and capabilities.

Join us if making your mark on the long-lasting client relationships we build is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As Project Manager you will:

• Manage all key project areas, including scope, schedule, risks, issues and mitigation actions
• Lead workstream engagement, work planning, scoping and budget development in line with the engagement strategy and agreed deliverables
• Manage communication and relationships with multiple internal and external stakeholders, including Clients and Sponsors
• Host and facilitates client-facing online meetings, including project status updates, working sessions and issue-resolution discussions
• Prioritize and managing time effectively to support multiple projects and tasks in parallel
• Ensure adherence to State Street’s internal project management methodologies, standards and audit/compliance requirements
• Provide project reporting in line with stakeholder needs and agreed governance requirements
• Collaborate with other PMO team members on local PMO processes

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Previous experience in leading international project delivery and knowledge of Irish regulatory environment will be considered a significant advantage
• Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills, with confidence engaging directly with external clients and stakeholders, including leading online project meetings
• Strong analytical and project team coordination skills, with the ability to support teams working to tight deadlines
• Fluent English is required
• Ability to work independently, manage own workload effectively and maintain momentum across multiple priorities
• Ownership mindset and proactive approach to problem solving, with the ability to drive discussions, challenge constructively and follow matters through to completion
• Advanced PC literacy, including MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Collaborate and SharePoint

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• A degree in business-related studies will be considered an advantage
• 3-5 years of experience in Client facing roles in the mutual funds industry
• Proven experience in Client facing roles
• Managing projects or coordinating deliverables within financial services environment is required
• Experience in the Irish funds industry will be considered an advantage.

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Minimum Salary:​

zł132 000 Annual

The minimum salary quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate ultimately works outside of this primary location, the applicable minimum salary may differ.​

Salary will be determined based on factors such as the position, type of work performed, individual skills, job description, working hours, diligence, initiative, self-management, length of employment, availability, and the quantity and quality of work delivered, as well as other objective and non-discriminatory criteria relevant to State Street employees.​

In addition to salary, employees are eligible to be considered for discretionary annual performance-based awards.​

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We Offer:​

• 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

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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