Job Description

What We Do

At Goldman Sachs, our Engineers don’t just make things – we make things possible.  Change the world by connecting people and capital with ideas.  Solve the most challenging and pressing engineering problems for our clients.  Join our engineering teams that build massively scalable software and systems, architect low latency infrastructure solutions, proactively guard against cyber threats, and leverage machine learning alongside financial engineering to continuously turn data into action.  Create new businesses, transform finance, and explore a world of opportunity at the speed of markets.

Firmwide Engineering, which is comprised of our Engineering Division and embedded Engineering groups across the firm, is at the critical center of our business, and our dynamic environment requires innovative strategic thinking and immediate, real solutions.  Want to push the limit of digital possibilities? Start here.

Who We Look For

This role is for a professional who is passionate about developing, managing, and executing firmwide technology strategy and program management, thriving in a fast-paced global environment. 

Your Impact

If you are looking for a high-impact position to utilize your strategic, communication, stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills then our team is the ideal opportunity for you. You'll partner closely with Engineering senior leadership to solve complex organizational and business challenges to align Engineering with its rapidly changing environment and increase engagement with engineers and segment leaders. You will enjoy a role that rewards stakeholder engagement, strategic thinking, communication and influencing skills, and program management. 

You will bring relentless curiosity and passion for advancing our strategy and agenda for our Engineering key initiatives and accelerating technology transformation. 

How You Will Fulfill Your Potential

You will develop a broad understanding of the Engineering organization and the complexities and opportunities surrounding its ambitious business priorities. You will help Engineering leadership define strategy and accelerate organizational transformation through the use of empathetic and skilled communication. The value you create will be rooted in data-driving insights, proven problem-solving methodologies, and cross-team collaboration. You will also bring your prowess and experience with creating content and events to elevate our engineers and our Goldman Sachs Engineering brand. You will fulfill these responsibilities along with other strategic projects prioritized by the organization’s Engineering leaders.

Role specific opportunities:

• Strategic program management for Core Engineering initiatives - support the planning, execution, and evaluation of complex projects within Core Engineering (e.g., project plan management, communication coordination, etc.)
• Assist in the day-to-day operational activities of Core Engineering, implementing best practice processes and technologies to improve operational performance. 
• Serve as a key point of contact for the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Core Engineering, managing communication, conducting research, preparing presentations, and briefing materials.
• Champion change management initiatives to facilitate organizational transformation and adaptation to new strategies.
• Coordinate and support Core Engineering leadership meetings, townhalls, and other events.

 Basic Qualifications & Preferred Qualifications: 

• Advanced degree in business, consulting, organizational development, human resources, communications, public relations, or marketing is preferred.
• At least 2-3 years work experience in technology or the financial sector with prior experience working within an engineering environment preferred.
• Experience working in a global environment across a matrixed organization.
• Proficiency in management, communication, internal and external engineering advocacy or engagement, and organizational development.
• Proficiency in project or program management.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills Strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and work under pressure and prioritize.
• Ability to create outcome-driven plans and manage multiple projects.
•  Ability to establish cross-team alignment and buy-in to elevate engineers and our Goldmans Sachs Engineering brand.
• Ability to work closely with senior level sponsors and stakeholders to create consensus around plans, activities, and measures of strategic projects.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.

ABOUT GOLDMAN SACHS

At Goldman Sachs, we commit our people, capital and ideas to help our clients, shareholders and the communities we serve to grow. Founded in 1869, we are a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. Headquartered in New York, we maintain offices around the world. 

We believe who you are makes you better at what you do. We're committed to fostering and advancing diversity and inclusion in our own workplace and beyond by ensuring every individual within our firm has a number of opportunities to grow professionally and personally, from our training and development opportunities and firmwide networks to benefits, wellness and personal finance offerings and mindfulness programs. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at GS.com/careers. 

We’re committed to finding reasonable accommodations for candidates with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process. Learn more: https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/footer/disability-statement.html

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