Executive Director, Project Manager - Business Transformation Services

Morgan Stanley•Harrison, NY

3d•$150,000 - $250,000

About The Position

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 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. 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 $250,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Please note, final base compensation may vary based on location. 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

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

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees a plus.

Responsibilities

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