Associate, Project Manager - Business Transformation Services at Morgan Stanley

Harrison, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

09 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Analytical Thinking, Detail Oriented, Client Centric, Risk Management, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, SharePoint, Business Transformation, Wealth Management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

As a member of the Business Transformation Services (BTS) team, this individual will provide project management support for initiatives aligned to Merger and Integrations, Strategic Initiatives Delivery and/or Organizational Change & Readiness. The individual will collaborate with partners in the business, technology, and risk and control functions. This independent contributor will provide support, and work with project teams, to build out a project's governance, reporting and tracking, from initiation, to execution, and to scale. The candidate will be expected to think analytically, be detail oriented and client centric. Working with all functional disciplines impacted by the project to ensure ‘end to end' planning is comprehensive and results in a project plan that will achieve stated goals of project Conduct analysis on program dependencies, progress through the various phases to inform timelines, execution, and business strategy. Ensure comprehensive documentation of requirements, assumptions, changes in scope etc. associated with project and establish an audit trail to demonstrate these activities have been addressed Provide mechanisms to capture & monitor remediation of any potential risks. In addition, enable appropriate escalation of any item that may impact timely delivery or cause a change to the agreed scope of project Ensure effective communication and reporting to functional teams, manager, and stakeholders Support key program leads and resources in executing key deliverables Independently identify opportunities to drive project/ programs forward BS/BA degree required A minimum of 2-4 years of professional experience in project management, product development, business management, or management consulting in the financial services industry, ideally Wealth Management Ability to quickly turn around high-quality work in a fast-paced environment Ability to drive delivery/execution of a wide range of tasks and initiatives independently Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams to meet delivery timelines Ability to highlight key risks and issues that may impact the project/ program health, and manage the risk to closure Strong written and verbal communications skills, ability to interact at all levels of the organization and tailor messages appropriately Strong presentation skills, including ability to synthesize large amounts of data and information to create polished PowerPoint presentations for various levels of management Independent self-starter who can manage multiple activities to aggressive deadlines Eagerness to learn the business and understand detailed requirements Organizational skills and ability to organize information in a meaningful way Experience managing one or various workstreams High attention to detail; follows through to ensure accuracy of materials Skilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, Visio, and SharePoint Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Responsibilities

Provide project management support for initiatives related to mergers, integrations, and organizational change. Collaborate with various partners to ensure comprehensive planning and execution of projects.