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Get Access To All JobsLocation: This role can be based in Burlington MA, Stamford CT, Clifton and Princeton NJ, Berwyn PA and the Virginia / Maryland area.
What we are looking for
Responsible for creating and managing a referenceable client base within the region. The Head of Professional Services in the region will manage Delivery Directors and their teams of consultants at a variety of levels while holding them accountable for the successful implementation of the Charles River Investment Management Solution. In addition, the Head of Professional Services in the region will work with sales leadership to develop business through positioning and selling services for new and existing customers. This role will interface with existing and prospective clients and all internal divisions of the company and reports to the Global Head of Delivery.
Why this job is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of Charles River Development (or CRD), that became a part of State Street in 2018. CRD helps create enterprise investment management software solutions for large institutions in the areas of institutional investment, wealth management and hedge funds. Together we have created the first open front-to-back platform - State Street Alpha, that was launched in 2019. Join us if delivering next generation infrastructure, using emerging technologies like AI and Blockchain sounds like a challenge you are up for.
What you are responsible for
- Oversee staff which includes directors, senior implementation managers, product specialists, implementation managers and consultants of their client projects.
- Hire staff; ensure they are properly mentored, trained and motivated.
- Ensure all team personnel are effectively staffed and utilized.
- Achieve Implementation Services group revenue goals and utilization targets.
- Achieve individual group customer satisfaction targets.
- Complete project reviews on a regularly scheduled basis which includes:
- Review implementation status and resolve implementation issues.
- Work hands on with clients as necessary, with the goal of achieving successful, on schedule, on budget projects, as well as a high level of client satisfaction with implementation services.
- Ultimately responsible for delivery of each implementation upon which staff participates.
- Serve as liaison to Sales, R&D (Product Management, Engineering and QA) or other departments with needs or dependencies on services (and vice versa) to share expertise, escalate, champion/resolve issues, etc. Continuously improve implementation practices and procedures such as estimating, scoping, quality assurance reviews, methodologies, and reengineering to deliver cost effective and efficient deployments.
- Ensure that all staff adheres to policies and procedures.
- Participate in Sales process:
- Present implementation methodology and procedures overview to prospects (on-site and/or remotely).
- Respond to ad-hoc design and best practice questions from prospects and customers.
- Prepare realistic estimates, assumption documents, and SOWs for delivery to prospects and where necessary for inclusion in customer contracts.
- Compose and conduct staff reviews. Review and assess personnel for compensation and promotion purposes.
- Maintain utilization of 20-30% (1 – 1.5 days per week) via value-add management activities such as project reviews, specialized support, kick-off ad hoc meetings, etc.
- Review and approve Expenses and Time Entries.
- Lead meetings:
- Bi-weekly team meetings.
- Project Reviews (internal and external).
- Account Reviews.
Education and Preferred Qualifications
- BA/MS degree in a field such as Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematical Finance or another related field.
- Experience implementing financial systems and delivering multi-tier financial applications.
- Experience managing portfolio of clients and building senior level relationships.
- Proven experience in managing team of 10+ consultants.
- Ability to apply priorities and match staff ability to customer requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and inter-personal skills.
- Ability to develop and manage cross functional processes and project timelines.
- Understanding of the implementation lifecycle and methodologies.
- Proven ability to recommend and apply industry and technical best practices.
- Strong contributor with high motivation, with the ability to take initiative, set priorities and perform tasks with minimal guidance.
- 10+ years of experience.
- Specific knowledge of the investment industry (financial instruments, workflows, major players, trends, etc.).
- Strong management background; ability to work tactically and strategically.
- Ensure projects are successfully completed – properly, on time, on budget.
- Maintain high client satisfaction and retention.
- Ensure team is well trained and mentored.
- Adhere to Company’s and group’s Policies and Procedures.
- Contribute to department revenue targets and strategic initiatives.
About State Street
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, investments 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 in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program to help 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, experience and perspective 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 the 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 program 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: $170,000 - $282,500 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.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our 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 our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
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.
Location: This role can be based in Burlington MA, Stamford CT, Clifton and Princeton NJ, Berwyn PA and the Virginia / Maryland area.
What we are looking for
Responsible for creating and managing a referenceable client base within the region. The Head of Professional Services in the region will manage Delivery Directors and their teams of consultants at a variety of levels while holding them accountable for the successful implementation of the Charles River Investment Management Solution. In addition, the Head of Professional Services in the region will work with sales leadership to develop business through positioning and selling services for new and existing customers. This role will interface with existing and prospective clients and all internal divisions of the company and reports to the Global Head of Delivery.
Why this job is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of Charles River Development (or CRD), that became a part of State Street in 2018. CRD helps create enterprise investment management software solutions for large institutions in the areas of institutional investment, wealth management and hedge funds. Together we have created the first open front-to-back platform - State Street Alpha, that was launched in 2019. Join us if delivering next generation infrastructure, using emerging technologies like AI and Blockchain sounds like a challenge you are up for.
What you are responsible for
- Oversee staff which includes directors, senior implementation managers, product specialists, implementation managers and consultants of their client projects.
- Hire staff; ensure they are properly mentored, trained and motivated.
- Ensure all team personnel are effectively staffed and utilized.
- Achieve Implementation Services group revenue goals and utilization targets.
- Achieve individual group customer satisfaction targets.
- Complete project reviews on a regularly scheduled basis which includes:
- Review implementation status and resolve implementation issues.
- Work hands on with clients as necessary, with the goal of achieving successful, on schedule, on budget projects, as well as a high level of client satisfaction with implementation services.
- Ultimately responsible for delivery of each implementation upon which staff participates.
- Serve as liaison to Sales, R&D (Product Management, Engineering and QA) or other departments with needs or dependencies on services (and vice versa) to share expertise, escalate, champion/resolve issues, etc. Continuously improve implementation practices and procedures such as estimating, scoping, quality assurance reviews, methodologies, and reengineering to deliver cost effective and efficient deployments.
- Ensure that all staff adheres to policies and procedures.
- Participate in Sales process:
- Present implementation methodology and procedures overview to prospects (on-site and/or remotely).
- Respond to ad-hoc design and best practice questions from prospects and customers.
- Prepare realistic estimates, assumption documents, and SOWs for delivery to prospects and where necessary for inclusion in customer contracts.
- Compose and conduct staff reviews. Review and assess personnel for compensation and promotion purposes.
- Maintain utilization of 20-30% (1 – 1.5 days per week) via value-add management activities such as project reviews, specialized support, kick-off ad hoc meetings, etc.
- Review and approve Expenses and Time Entries.
- Lead meetings:
- Bi-weekly team meetings.
- Project Reviews (internal and external).
- Account Reviews.
Education and Preferred Qualifications
- BA/MS degree in a field such as Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematical Finance or another related field.
- Experience implementing financial systems and delivering multi-tier financial applications.
- Experience managing portfolio of clients and building senior level relationships.
- Proven experience in managing team of 10+ consultants.
- Ability to apply priorities and match staff ability to customer requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and inter-personal skills.
- Ability to develop and manage cross functional processes and project timelines.
- Understanding of the implementation lifecycle and methodologies.
- Proven ability to recommend and apply industry and technical best practices.
- Strong contributor with high motivation, with the ability to take initiative, set priorities and perform tasks with minimal guidance.
- 10+ years of experience.
- Specific knowledge of the investment industry (financial instruments, workflows, major players, trends, etc.).
- Strong management background; ability to work tactically and strategically.
- Ensure projects are successfully completed – properly, on time, on budget.
- Maintain high client satisfaction and retention.
- Ensure team is well trained and mentored.
- Adhere to Company’s and group’s Policies and Procedures.
- Contribute to department revenue targets and strategic initiatives.
About State Street
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, investments 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 in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program to help 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, experience and perspective 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 the 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 program 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: $170,000 - $282,500 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.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our 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 our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Director Of Professional Services
Audit your credentials before applying
PERM requires your degree to directly relate to the Director of Professional Services role. If your degree is in a tangential field, gather documentation showing how your coursework and progression qualify under the specialty occupation standard DOL applies.
Target firms with PERM filing history
Professional services companies that have sponsored foreign national managers before already have PERM workflows in place. Search OFLC disclosure data by SOC code 11-1021 to identify employers who have filed labor certifications for comparable director-level positions recently.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Director of Professional Services openings by green card sponsorship history. Targeting employers with documented EB-2 or EB-3 filings cuts the negotiation step where you must convince an employer to start a PERM process from scratch.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 fit early
If your offer letter specifies a master's degree or equivalent as a minimum requirement, you likely qualify for EB-2, which avoids PERM for National Interest Waiver self-petitions. Roles requiring only a bachelor's degree typically route through EB-3, affecting your priority date and wait time.
Negotiate PERM filing into your offer terms
PERM sponsorship requires the employer to pay filing costs and attorney fees. Raise green card sponsorship explicitly during the offer stage, not after signing. Ask whether the company will initiate PERM within 90 days of your start date and confirm it in writing.
Confirm the prevailing wage tier before USCIS filing
PERM labor certifications require DOL to certify the offered salary meets the prevailing wage for the role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search tool to verify your offer falls at Level II or above for a director-level SOC code before your employer submits.
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Does a Director of Professional Services role typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
It depends on how the employer defines the minimum requirements. If the job description requires a master's degree or a bachelor's degree plus five or more years of progressive management experience, EB-2 is the more common route. Roles specifying only a bachelor's degree as the minimum typically qualify under EB-3. The distinction matters because it affects your priority date and, for some countries, your wait time for an immigrant visa to become available.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B is temporary, cap-subject, and requires lottery selection for most new applicants. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual lottery and leads to permanent residency rather than a renewable work status. For Director of Professional Services candidates from most countries, EB-3 priority dates are current or near-current, meaning the permanent path can move faster than accumulating H-1B renewals. The trade-off is that PERM requires employer commitment and a longer internal process before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition.
How can I find Director of Professional Services jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search Director of Professional Services openings filtered by employers with verified green card sponsorship history. This is more reliable than reading job descriptions, which rarely state PERM intent upfront. Focusing on employers with prior EB-2 or EB-3 filings in your target industry means the infrastructure and legal relationships for sponsorship are already in place.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a director-level role?
The employer must conduct a DOL-supervised recruitment process to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. For director-level roles, this typically includes job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal referral steps over a 30-day period. DOL then either certifies or audits the application. After certification, the employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS. The full process from PERM initiation to I-140 approval commonly takes 12 to 24 months depending on DOL processing times and whether an audit is triggered.
Can I switch employers after my green card sponsorship has started?
Once your I-140 is approved and you've been in an adjustment of status queue for 180 days or more, portability rules allow you to change to a same or similar occupation without restarting the process. For Director of Professional Services roles, a move to another professional services management position at a comparable level typically qualifies. You keep your original priority date, which is the most valuable asset if you're from a country with a backlog. An immigration attorney should review whether the new role meets the portability standard before you resign.
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