Vice President, Property Services

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

1d • $130,000 - $183,000

About The Position

We're seeking someone to join our team as a Head of White space and Cabling Infrastructure to manage the firms power and data cabling infrastructure and act as SME for communications rooms in the region and all applicable standards. In the Corporate Services division, we empower our businesses by creating collaborative workplace solutions and commercial services that enhance the employee and client experience, while optimizing the value of our sourcing and third-party lifecycle to enable the Firm to do-and-win business. Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world. What you'll do in the role: - Provide subject matter expertise and strategic direction to Corporate Services and Technology for Cabling and Power Design, Maintenance and Operation; monitor recurring spend and usage through monthly metrics and budget review; create/publish monthly and year-end budgets and transparency reporting. - Develop, present and manage scope, budget and operational plans for all power & cabling projects, including project cost tracking and reporting. - Manage consulting staff, union and non-union trades, suppliers and 3rd party vendors, ensuring 24/7 coverage for emergency or break fix events, resolving issues with trades and vendors (delivery delays, manpower scheduling problems, workmanship deficiencies, etc.) and apply skill in formal and informal vendor negotiation (bid documents and scopes of work/costs). - Direct management of vendors for IT equipment rack and stack of equipment, and management of DCIM tools. - Manage and implement Change Management process for the region - Be responsible for ensuring all operations are carried out in line with global standards and policies - Be responsible for compiling and maintaining White space capacity metrics to assist with future whitespace design What you'll bring to the role: - Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) degree or equivalent business experience - 10 years + network cabling and white space experience, with at least 5 years in operations management and 4 years within the financial sector - Industry certification (CDCMP, CDCDP. RCDD etc) - Vendor and contract management experience - Superior client and customer relationship skills, effective time management skills, verbal and written communication skills - Ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel including a cross functional team environment - Familiarity with DCIM tools managing cabling, patching and environmentals 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. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $130,000 and $183,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs. 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 .

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) degree or equivalent business experience
• 10 years + network cabling and white space experience, with at least 5 years in operations management and 4 years within the financial sector
• Industry certification (CDCMP, CDCDP. RCDD etc)
• Vendor and contract management experience
• Superior client and customer relationship skills, effective time management skills, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel including a cross functional team environment
• Familiarity with DCIM tools managing cabling, patching and environmentals

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise and strategic direction to Corporate Services and Technology for Cabling and Power Design, Maintenance and Operation
• Monitor recurring spend and usage through monthly metrics and budget review
• Create/publish monthly and year-end budgets and transparency reporting.
• Develop, present and manage scope, budget and operational plans for all power & cabling projects, including project cost tracking and reporting.
• Manage consulting staff, union and non-union trades, suppliers and 3rd party vendors, ensuring 24/7 coverage for emergency or break fix events, resolving issues with trades and vendors (delivery delays, manpower scheduling problems, workmanship deficiencies, etc.) and apply skill in formal and informal vendor negotiation (bid documents and scopes of work/costs).
• Direct management of vendors for IT equipment rack and stack of equipment, and management of DCIM tools.
• Manage and implement Change Management process for the region
• Be responsible for ensuring all operations are carried out in line with global standards and policies
• Be responsible for compiling and maintaining White space capacity metrics to assist with future whitespace design

What This Job Offers

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