Program Manager Strategic Implementation Vice President

Morgan Stanley•Arlington, NY

About The Position

Morgan Stanley (“MS”) is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management services. As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. MS can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture. MS conducts its business through three principal business segments—Institutional Securities (ISG), Wealth Management (WM), and Investment Management (IM). The U.S. Banks (the Banks) represent an important strategic asset for the Firm with opportunities to drive earnings and business growth across WM and ISG by offering lending solutions, cash management, and deposit products to deepen client relationships. We are seeking a high-quality Program Manager to be a key partner in supporting the U.S. Banks. This is a great opportunity to join a growing team, learn the business, and have access to a range of career growth internal mobility options. For example, PMO team members have successfully moved on to the banking and lending product teams that they supported.

Requirements

10+ years, business analysis, project management, and program experience
A creative and flexible approach to problem solving
Strong sense of ownership and accountability for work
Self-motivated and able to work independently and as a contributing team member with minimal supervision leading multiple programs simultaneously and manage workload with shifting priorities
Keen attention to detail
Process driven and able to standardize work for scalability
Strong communication and influencing skills
Exceptional written and verbal presentation skills
Capable of setting direction and motivating team members outside the direct reporting line
Ability to deal with ambiguity and define approaches to bring un-focused issues to resolution
Proactively identify and manage risks
Adaptability to fast changing demands and environments
Strong time management skills
Bachelor’s Degree
Fluency with all MS Office tools, including Power Point, Teams, Excel, SharePoint, and industry project/program management systems

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Wealth Management industry
Consulting experience for financial services industry clients
Strong interpersonal skills are needed to gain cooperation from various stakeholders

Responsibilities

Work with business partners, functional/support group partners and stakeholders to create initial program/resource plans and governance for identified initiatives
Work with business partners, functional/support group partners and stakeholders on creation of key milestones and timelines to support the buildout of workplans
Track project progress, including issues and risks, schedules, and performance against established program milestones; reporting the status to management stakeholders on a regular basis
Track and report status on multiple cross-divisional programs, functions and workstreams
Raise issues, risks and concerns timely and appropriately to stakeholders
Document and track change control activities and tasks for multiple programs
Host governance forums including Senior Executive governance forum, drive discussions and decisions, and assist in action item tracking, project plans, milestones, and meeting documentation
Develop an effective network of relationships across the Banks
Influence and collaborate effectively with resources not in the same reporting line to achieve common goals
Operate as a leader in cross functional forums and drive consensus on program, business, and functional issues