Jira Planning SME at State Street in Quincy, Massachusetts

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a skilled Jira Planning SME to provide essential support to the Planning Lead in developing and maintaining a centralized planning framework for the program.

The role will focus on optimizing Jira as the programs primary planning and tracking tool, ensuring it effectively captures milestones, dependencies, resourcing and highlights execution risk,

The Jira Planning SME will play a critical role in configuring workflows, creating insightful dashboards and ensuring the seamless operation of the platform to enable data driven decision making.

About the Cybersecurity GRC Team

The Governance Risk & Compliance team is an exciting and growing area of cybersecurity with unique insight into the whole spectrum of our cybersecurity activity at State Street.

The function ensures that State Street aligns with business objectives, regulatory requirements and risk tolerance. It operates through three core pillars; Governance, Risk and Compliance supported by ongoing monitoring , reporting and improvement.

As a member of the Cybersecurity GRC Team, you will have a significant opportunity in making a difference on the team, within the cybersecurity organization, as well as State Street overall.

What you will be responsible for

• Supporting the Planning Lead in developing a centralized planning framework using Jira to track milestones, dependencies, resource allocation, critical path activities and execution risks.


• Configuring Jira workflows, fields, permissions, to align with the programs planning and reporting needs.


• Developing and maintaining Jira dashboard, reports, and visualizations to provide real time insights into program progress, resource utilization and critical path activities.


• Collaborating with the other workstream leaders and project managers to ensure consistency in Jira usage and integration with other program tools.


• Troubleshooting Jira related issues and provide training to others to enhance platform adoption and usage.


• Ensuring data accuracy and integrity within Jira to support decision making and reporting requirements.


• Assisting in tracking and reporting critical path activities, ensuring alignment with the programs timelines and objectives.

• A deep understanding of Jira and its capabilities with the ability to optimize and trouble shoot the platform to meet program needs


• A proactive approach to working across teams and functions, ensuring alignment and fostering strong communication


• A commitment to accuracy and precision in creating reports and maintaining data integrity.


• The ability to anticipate and address challenges, ensuring seamless operation of planning tools and processes


• A focus on streamlining processes and enhancing the usability of Jira to drive productivity and transparency.


• The flexibility to adjust to program requirements and priorities


• A dedication to taking initiative and accountability for delivering effective impactful planning solutions.

• Experience with Jira Administration, dashboard creation and custom reporting.


• Strong understanding of project planning and tracking methodologies, including critical path analysis and dependency management,


• Proven ability to collaborate across teams and translate planning requirements into Jira solutions.


• Excellent problem solving skills, with a focus on ensuring system functionality and data accuracy.


• Experience with Agile, Scrum or other project management frameworks


• Familiarity with additional reporting tools (e.g. Power BI ) is an advantage.

What we do.

State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift programs and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Salary Range:
$110,000 - $185,000 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Job Application Disclosure:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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