Executive Director, 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

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Risk Monitoring, Scope Management, Budget Tracking, Stakeholder Management, Documentation, Risk Remediation, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft SharePoint, Financial Services Experience, Organizational Change Management, Project Management

Industry

Financial Services

Description

As a member of Business Transformation Services (BTS), this individual will provide program management support for select strategic initiatives, regulatory change, or integration efforts. This role will coordinate across a multi-disciplinary team with a key focus on program delivery, risk monitoring, scope management, budgetary tracking and management reporting. Key responsibilities will include but will not be limited to the following: 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 Create a governance structure for managing complex programs that involve multiple business, technology and control partners Working with key business partners, build and maintain a program roadmap that can be used to drive delivery priorities Manage dependencies with legal, risk and compliance partners Provide transparency to stakeholders into progress towards project goals 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. Ensure accurate and consistent reporting of activity, across all governance forums outside of direct control 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 Manage project managers and consultants to deliver against firm priorities BS/BA degree required. Advanced degrees a plus. A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in project management, product management or technology Professional experience in the financial services industry, Wealth Management, FinTech, or management consulting Occasional travel may be required Proven ability to manage delivery/execution of a wide range of tasks and initiatives Proven experience developing partnerships with and successfully coordinating across various Business, Technology, Operations and Control partners and stakeholders Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams where there is no direct reporting chain 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 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 technical requirements Experience managing major organizational change programs, such as merger integrations or corporate restructure Experience working with cross functional teams, including product management, UX, technology, analytics, marketing, risk and compliance. Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word 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

The Executive Director will provide program management support for strategic initiatives and regulatory changes, ensuring comprehensive planning and governance. Key responsibilities include managing dependencies, providing transparency to stakeholders, and ensuring accurate reporting.