Enterprise Network Services (ENS) Chief of Staff - Vendor and Contract Governance Lead

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

3h • $150,000 - $210,000

About The Position

Executive Engagement: Work with the ENS leadership team to identify creative solutions to a wide array of opportunities and challenges. Contract Lifecycle Oversight: Oversee the full lifecycle of contracts, from negotiation and execution to renewal, amendment, and termination, ensuring alignment with ENS objectives and requirements. Vendor Relationship Management: Lead ongoing governance of vendor relationships, including Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and compliance monitoring, and issue resolution. Value Creation: Identify opportunities for cost savings and value creation through effective vendor management and contract negotiation and governance. Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate with partners in Technology, Finance and Sourcing to develop and execute strategies to drive continuous improvement and deliver key ENS projects and programs. 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. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $210,000 per year at the commencement of employment. 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.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing vendor relationships and contract governance in a technology or infrastructure environment.
• Familiarity with enterprise network and voice infrastructure (e.g., LAN/WAN, VoIP, unified communications).
• College/University degree or equivalent with a business or technology focus and relevant/proven experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including tact and diplomacy and excellent writing skills including the ability to tailor messaging to all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while adapting to the changing needs of ENS Super Department as they arise.
• Strong process management skills and direct experience of dealing with multiple stakeholders at one time.
• Ability to interact comfortably at senior levels of the organization while also being a contributor to the team
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office including PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams

Nice To Haves

• Technology, Finance, or Strategy background a plus

Responsibilities

• Work with the ENS leadership team to identify creative solutions to a wide array of opportunities and challenges.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of contracts, from negotiation and execution to renewal, amendment, and termination, ensuring alignment with ENS objectives and requirements.
• Lead ongoing governance of vendor relationships, including Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and compliance monitoring, and issue resolution.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and value creation through effective vendor management and contract negotiation and governance.
• Coordinate with partners in Technology, Finance and Sourcing to develop and execute strategies to drive continuous improvement and deliver key ENS projects and programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees