State Street
AssistantVicePresident,StrategyExecutionLegalOperations
“Assistant Vice President, Strategy Execution - Legal Operations at State Street. Skills: Strategy Execution, Program Delivery, PMO Governance & Discipline, Process & Operating Model Improvement, Stakeholder & Cross-Functional Coordination, Reporting & Performance Management. Act as execution lead for the Legal Supplier Strategy & Performance roadmap, converting priorities into executable programs, workplans, and delivery milestones. Drive implementation of new legal technologies (e. g. , supplie”
Industry & Context.
pain-point analysis; risk and dependency management; issue escalation; decision tracking; Identify delivery risks early and actively drive mitigation plans
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7+ years of experience in PMO strategy execution, or large-scale program management, Deep understanding of outside counsel operating models, including billing workflows, e-billing technology, and data produced by those systems, with experience using that foundation to drive process improvement and transformation., Demonstrated success leading cross-functional initiatives with delivery accountability, grounding in project management disciplines (planning, governance, risk control, dependency management, financial tracking), Experience implementing technology-enabled change and operational process improvements, Proven ability to operate effectively in a matrixed, global organization
Nice to Have
Experience supporting legal, compliance, risk, or other highly regulated environments, Familiarity with supplier management, vendor performance, or cost management initiatives, Exposure to legal technology, analytics platforms, or AI-enabled solutions, PMP, PgMP, or comparable certification a plus
What You'll Do.
Act as execution lead for the Legal Supplier Strategy & Performance roadmap
converting priorities into executable programs
and delivery milestones
Drive implementation of new legal technologies (e. g.
supplier‑facing platforms
automation) from kickoff through stabilization
Oversee multi‑workstream initiatives spanning process redesign
operating model changes
and supplier engagement enhancements
Ensure initiatives deliver intended outcomes related to cost control
performance transparency
Establish and maintain PMO governance standards
interdependency tracking
and stage‑gate reviews
Lead execution cadence: weekly operating reviews
and decision tracking
Identify delivery risks early and actively drive mitigation plans across stakeholders
Coordinate closely with enterprise and technology PMOs to align on funding
and delivery standards
and redesign efforts related to supplier onboarding
performance management
Partner with functional leads to define future‑state processes and translate them into executable change plans
Ensure process improvements are embedded into day‑to‑day operations
not treated as one‑time projects
Serve as central point of coordination across Legal
and Finance for supplier‑related initiatives
Manage execution handoffs between strategy owners
and operational teams
concise materials for senior leadership to support informed decisions and timely escalation
Develop and maintain execution dashboards covering milestones
and realized benefits
Track delivery against business cases and transformation objectives
Support leadership with disciplined progress reporting for governance forums and executive reviews
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
coordinating closely with Legal, Technology, Risk, Procurement, and Finance partners; Coordinate closely with enterprise and technology PMOs; Partner with functional leads; Serve as central point of coordination across Legal, IT, Risk, Procurement, Compliance, and Finance for supplier‑related initiatives; Manage execution handoffs between strategy owners, technical teams, and operational teams
Communication Scope
written and verbal communication, particularly in executive and governance settings
Process & Methodology
PMO strategy execution, large-scale program management, project governance, execution cadence, risk and dependency management, performance reporting, PMO governance standards, RAID logs, interdependency tracking, stage-gate reviews, execution cadence, issue escalation, decision tracking, delivery risks, mitigation plans, funding, sequencing, delivery standards, planning, governance, risk control, dependency management, financial tracking, technology-enabled change, operational process improvements
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