Who we are looking for
We are seeking a senior testing leader to partner closely with Implementation Test Leads and delivery stakeholders to manage all aspects of test execution for Alpha implementations. This role is accountable for end-to-end testing governance, execution oversight, and cross-functional coordination to ensure high-quality, predictable, and scalable delivery outcomes across complex client implementations. These programs span complex business models and data flows across front, middle, and back-office operations involving State Street, Charles River Development, clients, and industry partners.
Why this role is important to us
Alpha is State Street’s front-to-back platform integrating front, middle, and back-office capabilities. Successful Alpha implementations depend on disciplined, execution-focused testing that is tightly aligned with program delivery, performance readiness, and adoption of automation. This role ensures testing is executed as a core delivery function, not a standalone activity, enabling accelerated timelines, reduced risk, and superior client outcomes.
What you will be responsible for
Partner with Implementation Test Leads to manage end-to-end test execution for assigned Alpha implementations, ensuring alignment with overall program milestones and delivery objectives.
Own and govern all aspects of testing execution, including:
Test strategy and approach
Detailed test planning and scheduling
Execution management across test phases
Defect management, triage, and resolution governance
Status reporting, risk management, and executive communications
Provide strong project management oversight for testing workstreams, including dependency management, issue escalation, and change control.
Act as the primary testing execution interface with Implementation Leads, PMO, business stakeholders, and technology partners.
Partner closely with the System Performance team to ensure performance testing is planned, executed, and integrated into overall test cycles.
Partner with the Automation team to drive adoption and execution of automation strategies, ensuring optimal coverage, reusability, and alignment with implementation timelines.
Ensure consistent application of testing standards, governance, and best practices across implementations.
Oversee execution across global, multi-vendor and multi-location teams, ensuring clear accountability and delivery discipline.
Provide transparent, data-driven test reporting to senior leadership, highlighting progress, risks, and mitigation actions.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of the Alpha testing delivery model, including execution frameworks, metrics, and tooling.
Support client engagements by setting clear testing expectations, execution plans, and success criteria.
What we value
Strong leadership presence with the ability to operate at AVP to VP level, influencing senior stakeholders across delivery, technology, and business.
Proven experience managing large-scale, complex testing programs within financial services or platform implementations.
Ability to balance hands-on execution management with strategic oversight.
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and executive reporting skills.
Strong understanding of front, middle, and back office workflows, data flows, and integration patterns.
Deep appreciation for quality, risk management, and delivery predictability in client-facing programs.
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
End-to-end test execution and delivery management
Strong project and program management capabilities
Defect governance and risk-based decision making
Cross-functional collaboration (Testing, Performance, Automation, PMO, Technology)
Experience working in agile and hybrid delivery models (e.g., JIRA, Confluence)
Ability to lead globally distributed teams and vendors
Executive-level communication and reporting
Education & Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Technology, Finance, Management, or related fields
15+ years overall experience, with significant experience in large-scale financial or technology transformation programs
8+ years leading cross-functional delivery teams in client-facing environments
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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Skills Required
- 15+ years of overall professional experience
- 8+ years leading cross-functional delivery teams in client-facing environments
- Experience managing large-scale, complex testing programs
- Experience with financial services or technology transformation programs
- Strong end-to-end test execution and delivery management experience
- Strong project and program management capabilities
- Experience with defect governance and risk-based decision-making
- Experience working in agile and hybrid delivery models
- Experience leading globally distributed teams and vendors
- Executive-level communication and reporting skills
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Technology, Finance, Management, or a related field
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is framed as a standout component, highlighted by a 401(k) match described as 100% on the first 6% of base salary. This is positioned as a meaningful offset to less competitive cash compensation for some roles.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave and time off are portrayed as relatively robust, with references to multi-week vacation, paid holidays, sick time, and additional days tied to wellness or volunteering. This breadth is repeatedly treated as a tangible part of total rewards beyond base pay.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle benefits are presented as extensive, including the BeWell program, fitness discounts, onsite or supported health resources, and financial counseling. These offerings are depicted as strengthening the overall benefits proposition even when pay satisfaction is tepid.
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