Strategic Change Manager, Assistant Vice President

Morgan Stanley • Purchase, NY

8d • $85,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management Platforms is seeking a Strategic Change Manager, Assistant Vice President to join the Automation & Workflow Solutions Team. This team is a strategic transformation function focused on process reengineering and technology. They lead large-scale initiatives to drive operational excellence through workflow, automation, software/application development, artificial intelligence, and intelligent document processing solutions. The role is designed for someone energized by driving transformative change at scale, modernizing business processes, and delivering technology solutions that redefine how work is done.

Requirements

• Must be highly motivated and an independent leader with a strong work ethic
• Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication and story-telling skills.
• Self-starter with a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Ability to effectively manage ambiguity and apply problem solving skills
• Able to prioritize and manage multiple concurrent initiatives
• Ability to simplify and communicate complex subject matter
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in wealth management, consulting or careers where a similar skill set is developed and demonstrated.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Agile or application development methodology for technology projects is a plus.
• Experience designing and delivering Agentic AI and/or Generative AI solutions a plus.
• Experience delivering enterprise workflow and intelligent automation solutions a plus.

Responsibilities

• Help lead and drive critical strategic change initiatives, from concept through post-execution measurement.
• Gather and create business process flows, perform impact analysis, end-to-end user testing and feedback support, pilot/national roll out planning, support execution activities such as communications and change management, and track success metrics.
• Liaise between business, technology, operations, and field service teams to deliver platform solutions and new process creation.
• Plan, structure, and facilitate meetings with cross-functional teams, control partners, and senior management to facilitate alignment and decision-making.
• Build trusted relationships with stakeholders across a range of functions to anticipate needs, gather input, and ensure clear communication.
• Lead program milestone management, end-to-end program tracking, coordination, and risk/issue escalation.
• Provide subject matter expertise to embed technology solutions and business strategies to current platforms and operating models.
• Identify and elaborate on critical user journeys, use cases, workflows, and business processes that align with the vision/goals and address critical user and business needs.

Benefits

• Ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.
• Attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level