Justin R. Godbout
Weymouth
Summary
Strategic Senior Project Manager and Product Owner with a strong record of delivering high-impact, technology-driven initiatives across financial services and enterprise environments. Expert at leading cross-functional teams, driving organizational change, and implementing scalable solutions that enhance productivity and business performance. Highly proficient in Agile, Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies, with deep strengths in stakeholder management, process optimization, and governance. Known for fostering collaboration across global teams and ensuring seamless adoption of complex change initiatives.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Product Owner (Tata Consulting Services)
Clean Harbors
06.2025 - Current
- Led modernization and redesign efforts for multiple transportation applications, defining product strategy, vision, and measurable success outcomes.
- Translated complex operational workflows into clear user stories, acceptance criteria, and prioritized backlogs aligned with Transportation business goals.
- Partnered with cross-functional Agile teams (development, UX/UI, QA) to deliver high-quality product increments and streamline end-to-end workflows.
- Collaborated closely with Transportation General Managers and business stakeholders to gather requirements, validate features, and drive alignment across teams.
- Facilitated sprint planning, backlog refinement, demos, and user feedback sessions to support continuous improvement and system adoption.
- Supported rollout and change management efforts, ensuring successful implementation and user adoption of redesigned transportation applications.
Project Manager (Tata Consulting Services)
State Street Bank/SSGA
09.2022 - 06.2025
- Led extensive Private Equity Fund migration project for the Alternative Investment Solutions group, achieving seamless integration and improved data integrity.
- Developed and managed project plans, driving milestones and reporting progress to senior leadership.
- Collaborated with multiple product owners to set milestones and prioritize the backlog.
- Maintained several program wide Jira boards and directed multiple ceremonies as Scrum Master (standup, sprint planning, retrospectives)
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment between offshore technical resources and strategic business partners.
- Facilitated the gap analysis, regression testing, and data validation for multiple asset classes for a Charles River migration project, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
- Directed risk assessments, budget tracking, and timeline management, ensuring project delivery on schedule.
Project Manager (Consultant)
Brown Brothers Harriman
11.2021 - 09.2022
- Led multiple complex change-management initiatives, including strategic enhancements to a newly implemented vendor Securities Lending trading platform.
- Developed and executed a structured communication plan to maintain stakeholder alignment across all organizational levels.
- Delivered key project milestones within aggressive timelines while ensuring budget compliance and proactively mitigating risks.
- Served as Scrum Master, facilitating all core Scrum ceremonies and partnering closely with the Securities Lending Product Owner to optimize program-wide efficiency.
- Directed cross-functional teams through the adoption of new tools and processes, resulting in measurable improvements in operational productivity.
Project Manager (Consultant)
Mass Mutual
05.2021 - 11.2021
- Directed the integration of $40B in assets from a major acquisition, ensuring regulatory compliance and operational readiness.
- Collaborated with executive stakeholders to track progress and resolve escalations, meeting year-end conversion goals.
- Coordinated unit, UAT, and tax/legal testing processes, aligning with the project timeline.
Project Manager (Consultant)
Fidelity Investments
11.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed the implementation of a global HR onboarding portal, improving employee onboarding efficiency.
- Developed project plans and led testing phases, ensuring alignment with stakeholder requirements.
- Fostered collaboration across global business units, driving successful adoption of change initiatives.
Project Manager (Consultant)
Eaton Vance
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Managed a complex Private Equity Fund application development, prioritizing work items and aligning resources with executive directives.
- Functioned as Scrum Master and Product Owner, facilitating sprint activations and backlog grooming.
- Directed UAT and unit testing efforts, achieving timely deployment of all code releases.
Project Manager (Consultant)
State Street Bank
08.2018 - 02.2019
- Collected and documented the necessary requirements needed to support the data governance team
- Conducted and extensive Data Mapping effort in support of several Mutual Fund Applications
Project Manager (Consultant)
Fidelity Investments
01.2018 - 08.2018
- Ensured the on-time delivery of communication updates needed to support the launch of a new WI advisory product
Senior Business Analyst (Consultant)
Fidelity Investments
07.2016 - 12.2017
- Lead business analyst on the securities finance project team supporting all fully paid trading product enhancements
Senior Analyst (Consultant)
State Street Bank
01.2016 - 05.2016
Senior Analyst (Consultant)
Financial Recovery Technologies
09.2015 - 12.2015
Associate
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
07.2008 - 08.2015
Senior Consultant (Consultant)
Ascend Consulting
08.2006 - 04.2008
Senior Analyst
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
10.2000 - 08.2006
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business
Franklin Pierce College
Rindge, NH05.1999
Skills
- Project Management/Business Analysis: SDLC methodologies (Agile, Kanban, Waterfall), strategic planning, risk mitigation, stakeholder engagement, and change management
- Technical Proficiencies: Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Tableau, SharePoint, Oracle SQL, Business Objects Reporting
- Leadership: Cross-functional team coordination, executive-level communication, process improvement
- Additional Expertise: Data Mapping, Gap Analysis, UAT, Investment Management, Alternative Investments, Securities Finance, Trade Desk Support, Regulatory Compliance, and Financial product lifecycle management
Timeline
Product Owner (Tata Consulting Services)
Clean Harbors
06.2025 - Current
Project Manager (Tata Consulting Services)
State Street Bank/SSGA
09.2022 - 06.2025
Project Manager (Consultant)
Brown Brothers Harriman
11.2021 - 09.2022
Project Manager (Consultant)
Mass Mutual
05.2021 - 11.2021
Project Manager (Consultant)
Fidelity Investments
11.2020 - 05.2021
Project Manager (Consultant)
Eaton Vance
02.2020 - 03.2020
Project Manager (Consultant)
State Street Bank
08.2018 - 02.2019
Project Manager (Consultant)
Fidelity Investments
01.2018 - 08.2018
Senior Business Analyst (Consultant)
Fidelity Investments
07.2016 - 12.2017
Senior Analyst (Consultant)
State Street Bank
01.2016 - 05.2016
Senior Analyst (Consultant)
Financial Recovery Technologies
09.2015 - 12.2015
Associate
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
07.2008 - 08.2015
Senior Consultant (Consultant)
Ascend Consulting
08.2006 - 04.2008
Senior Analyst
Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.
10.2000 - 08.2006
Bachelor's Degree - Business
Franklin Pierce College