VP- Project Manager Officer- Wealth Management Operations

Morgan Stanley•New York, NY

1d•$120,000 - $173,000

About The Position

Manage complex processes and/or support significant process management/project efforts Program Execution & Oversight Drive end-to-end program planning and execution across WM Operations. Define and monitor timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure timely delivery. Manage program budgets and resource allocation to optimize efficiency and impact. Risk & Issue Management Identify, assess, and mitigate cross-project risks and dependencies. Establish escalation protocols and contingency plans. Executive Reporting Develop and maintain high-impact dashboards and reporting tools for senior leadership. Deliver concise, data-driven updates on program health, risks, and outcomes. Strategic Alignment Ensure all programs support and advance WM Operations' strategic objectives. Partner with stakeholders to align program goals with business priorities. Implement standardized reporting frameworks and governance models. Analyze and expose ambiguous, complex issues or non-standard issues, identify risks, root causes and propose future actions, tracking through to resolution Front-to-back knowledge of the processes, projects, systems, markets and instruments that influence their team with a comprehensive understanding of job-related operational/compliance policies and procedures Ability to think commercially, understand the impact of initiatives, risks on the operational budget Ability to address non-standard issues within area of expertise Culture carrier and role model, representing and leading the Firm's core values to influence and motivate those around you Experience in managing large scale initiatives across a variety of products, business lines, and technology Ability to build and maintain relationships across key stakeholders and help to drive strategic goals and priorities Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data for executive audiences. Expertise in risk management, budgeting, and resource planning. At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role 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 $120,000 and $173,000 per year at the commencement of employment. 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

Front-to-back knowledge of the processes, projects, systems, markets and instruments that influence their team with a comprehensive understanding of job-related operational/compliance policies and procedures
Ability to think commercially, understand the impact of initiatives, risks on the operational budget
Ability to address non-standard issues within area of expertise
Culture carrier and role model, representing and leading the Firm's core values to influence and motivate those around you
Experience in managing large scale initiatives across a variety of products, business lines, and technology
Ability to build and maintain relationships across key stakeholders and help to drive strategic goals and priorities
Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data for executive audiences.
Expertise in risk management, budgeting, and resource planning.
At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end program planning and execution across WM Operations.
Define and monitor timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure timely delivery.
Manage program budgets and resource allocation to optimize efficiency and impact.
Identify, assess, and mitigate cross-project risks and dependencies.
Establish escalation protocols and contingency plans.
Develop and maintain high-impact dashboards and reporting tools for senior leadership.
Deliver concise, data-driven updates on program health, risks, and outcomes.
Ensure all programs support and advance WM Operations' strategic objectives.
Partner with stakeholders to align program goals with business priorities.
Implement standardized reporting frameworks and governance models.
Analyze and expose ambiguous, complex issues or non-standard issues, identify risks, root causes and propose future actions, tracking through to resolution