Architecture and Engineering Governance Lead (AI & Agentic SDLC Focus), VP III - State Street I[...]

State Street Investment Management (“State Street IM”) is seeking an Architecture and Engineering Governance Lead to drive the execution and scaling of the firm’s architecture and engineering governance framework, with a focus on AI‑driven and agentic software development lifecycle (SDLC). The role translates enterprise governance frameworks into actionable practices and ensures architecture standards, SDLC controls, and AI governance guardrails are embedded into engineering delivery workflows. Key Responsibilities Execute and operationalize the enterprise architecture and engineering governance framework across programs, products, and platforms. Run architecture governance forums, design reviews, and lifecycle checkpoints, ensuring decisions align to enterprise standards. Drive consistent enforcement of architecture guardrails, SDLC controls, and engineering standards across delivery teams. Support escalation and resolution of architecture deviations, design trade‑offs, and compliance gaps. Embed governance controls across the end‑to‑end AI‑enabled SDLC, including requirements, design, development, testing, and deployment. Implement continuous governance within CI/CD pipelines, automating controls and embedding them into delivery flows. Support governance of agentic AI use cases, including autonomous workflows and multi‑agent systems, and implement bounded autonomy and decision controls. Contribute to an agent control plane for centralized visibility, policy enforcement, traceability, and orchestration workflow governance. Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture principles, reference architectures, and platform strategies, promoting standard platforms and reusable capabilities. Validate designs against security, resilience, performance, and cost expectations, and implement governance telemetry and observability. Align governance practices with enterprise risk frameworks and regulatory expectations, supporting exception management, audit readiness, and remediation tracking. Partner with Business Architecture, Solution Architecture, Engineering, QA, and Risk teams to embed governance into delivery, providing guidance, enablement, and training. Track and report key governance metrics—architecture compliance, SDLC control effectiveness, AI/agentic adoption maturity—and drive continuous improvement through automation and feedback loops. Required Qualifications 10–12+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, software engineering, or technology governance. Strong experience in architecture governance, SDLC controls, or design assurance practices. Solid understanding of modern SDLC, DevSecOps, and cloud‑based delivery models. Familiarity with AI‑enabled development and associated governance considerations. Experience working in regulated environments with risk and compliance oversight. Strong collaboration and influence skills within matrixed organizations. Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred. Preferred Qualifications Exposure to AI/agentic systems, multi‑agent workflows, or AI governance frameworks. Familiarity with CI/CD‑based governance automation and developer tooling ecosystems. Experience with platform‑based architectures and distributed systems. Understanding of risk frameworks such as NIST AI RMF or Financial Services AI risk practices. Experience supporting large‑scale technology or operating model transformations. Salary Range $120,000 – $217,500 (annual) Benefits 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match Health insurance (basic life, medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability) Paid time off: vacation, sick leave, short‑term disability, family care responsibilities Employee Assistance Program Incentive compensation and eligibility for annual performance‑based awards Tax‑advantaged savings plans Equal Opportunity Employer State Street is 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr STATE STREET CORPORATION