Vice President - Internal Technology Strategy and Engagement
About The Position
In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Technology Leadership & Strategy position at the Vice President level, which is part of the job family responsible for driving innovation, developing technology roadmaps, and providing vision and strategic direction to align technology initiatives with long-term business objectives, fostering a culture of excellence, growth and transformation across the organization. Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. 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. Morgan Stanley 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. Institutional Securities Technology (IST) develops and oversees the overall technology architecture strategy and bespoke technology solutions to drive and enable the institutional businesses and enterprise-wide functions. Our clients include Fixed Income, Equities, Commodities, Investment Banking, Research and Global Capital Markets. Institutional Securities Group (ISG) Architecture Governance is responsible for development, communication and implementation of the Technology Architecture principles, standards, design patterns and governance that inform the development and engineering of the ISG Technology platform in support of the ISG business and horizontal Firm functions including Finance and Operations.
Requirements
- 10+ years experience in one or more of: internal consulting, advisory/management consulting, technology strategy, enterprise architecture enablement, program communications, or executive communications.
- Proven ability to create executive-level decks that drive decisions (not just inform).
- Strong storytelling skills: can turn ambiguity into clarity; can simplify complex technical topics without dumbing them down.
- Demonstrated experience producing diagrams and visual frameworks (architecture views, operating models, roadmaps, capability maps).
- Experience running communications channels (newsletters, trainings, engagement sessions) with measurable results.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills; comfortable working with senior leaders and technical experts.
- Strong writing, editing, and message discipline (tone, structure, brevity, clarity).
- High proficiency with slide tools (PowerPoint preferred) and visual communication standards.
- At least 8 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with enterprise architecture concepts (e.g., capability mapping, target-state, reference architectures, integration patterns).
- Experience in large-scale, matrixed organizations with multiple stakeholder groups.
- Experience with change management, enablement, or internal marketing practices.
- Proficiency with diagramming tools and design systems.
- Understanding of governance processes and decision forums (steering committees, architectural review boards, etc.).
Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic advisor and force multiplier for Architecture Governance leadership.
- Lead the development and execution of architecture engagement, communications, and enablement strategies that improve awareness, alignment, adoption, and execution of divisional architecture priorities.
- Partner closely with senior technology executives, architects, governance leaders, and key stakeholders across the division.
- Transform complex architectural and technology strategies into compelling executive narratives, impactful communications, and scalable engagement programs.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior architecture and technology leader.
Benefits
- comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry
- opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered
- ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
