IT Infrastructure Project Design Manager at Morgan Stanley

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong S.A.R. -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

IT infrastructure design, Passive network infrastructure, Project management, Vendor management, Change management, Capacity planning, Power management systems, Patching management, Hardware layout design, Cabling design, Stakeholder management, Technical leadership, Engineering design, Infrastructure containment, Budget management, Team collaboration

Industry

Financial Services

Description

The IT Infrastructure Project Design Manager will oversee the passive network infrastructure design requirements for new projects across APAC locations. This role involves leading projects, managing and guiding vendors and local site teams, collaborating with designers, liaising with other project team members and stakeholders, and communicating with senior management. This role is crucial for ensuring that the passive network infrastructure requirements for projects are designed and implemented effectively across APAC locations, ensuring that projects meet the required standards and specifications. Key Responsibilities: Manage the IT change management process for all project works across APAC. Review and change requests in collaboration with the APAC IT Infrastructure Operations Manager, and provide approval all IT project related changes Approve out-of-cycle change management requests for works in IT rooms as and when required. Review IT deployments in rooms, focusing on works that affect capacity. Evaluate designs for new passive IT/ network infrastructure to ensure efficient and appropriately sized spaces. Oversee handovers, including process and approvals, checklist creation, and approval. Conduct patching management software system reviews to ensure new sites have the correct inputs. Manage power management systems (IQ), including database building and ongoing management. The role does not have any direct reports but relies on leadership and management of subcontractor staff to ensure engagement, coordination and successful project delivery. Liaise with relevant project stakeholders and internal team members of project design to e sure coordination and engagement. Gather technology requirements from Tech teams to support the design aspect of new projects. Design all passive network infrastructure requirements by gathering requirement information from all parties. Estimate power consumption based on the Technology BOM for engineering design. Design passive network/ IT infrastructure layout, including the number of racks, frames, positions, and support decision making on cooling and power placement. Assess the suitability and applicability of suitable containment systems for infrastructure. Design passive hardware layouts for cabinet elevations, including infrastructure, and support the design for power and airflow provision. Design cable presentation in patch frames to ensure the shortest patching is achievable. Design cabling requirements for switch, router, and Wi-Fi replacements, including rack positions, and assess power and cooling capacities to ensure smooth changeover. Role Requirements: Min 10 years of experience in IT infrastructure project design within a similar environment. Degree level qualification in IT/ infrastructure related discipline supplemented with relevant vocational qualifications Strong technical skills to lead design, make efficient and effective decisions, and support project delivery on time and within budget. Excellent communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with local and regional engineering teams, project management teams, and technology teams. Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in technical skills, enabling them to lead design efforts and make informed decisions. They should be adept at managing projects efficiently and effectively, ensuring timely and budget-conscious delivery. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for collaborating with various teams across different regions. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 years. 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. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. 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. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo. At Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for people, governments and institutions, always with a standard of excellence and guided by our core values. Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing first-class service to our clients, in a way that reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future and fostering stronger communities around the world. In each line of business, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the power of transformative thinking, innovative strategies and leading-edge solutions—and in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society. What We Do

Responsibilities

The IT Infrastructure Project Design Manager oversees the design and implementation of passive network infrastructure for projects across APAC locations. They are responsible for managing vendor relationships, coordinating with project stakeholders, and ensuring all IT deployments meet capacity and performance standards.