WM Platforms Program Manager, VP

Morgan Stanley • New York, NY

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About The Position

Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Management (WM) Platforms organization is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical Vice President to serve as a Program Manager within the Program Management Office (PMO). In this role, you will coordinate across multi-disciplinary teams with a key focus on program delivery, risk monitoring, scope management, budgetary tracking and management reporting. You will partner with senior stakeholders across Product, Technology, UX, Analytics, Risk/Controls, and business channels to drive rigorous execution and reporting.

Requirements

• A BS/BA degree is required.
• 5–10 years of professional experience in financial services, Wealth Management, and/or consulting with a focus on project/program management, product management, and/or technology delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to drive cross-functional execution across Product, Technology, UX, Analytics, Marketing, Risk, Compliance, and business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to perform data analysis in Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, SharePoint (and Project where applicable), with the ability to produce executive-ready materials and clear management reporting.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages by audience and build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Exceptional organization and time-management skills, with high attention to detail, a self-starter mindset, and the ability to manage multiple priorities to aggressive deadlines and within budget.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Agile and SDLC (Waterfall) processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end program execution for select WM Platforms initiatives, translating strategy into integrated plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
• Partner with Product, Technology, UX, Analytics, Risk/Controls, Legal, Compliance, and business channels to align scope, priorities and dependencies that enable disciplined execution across the portfolio.
• Accountable for weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting, synthesizing updates from Product and Technology teams into clear executive-ready views of progress, risks, issues, and decisions.
• Drive day-to-day delivery rigor by coordinating cross-functional teams, tracking actions, and ensuring timely resolution of blockers through structured problem solving and escalation.
• Partner with Risk, Legal, and Compliance to ensure appropriate controls, documentation, and approvals are embedded throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Manage delivery readiness across testing strategy, release planning, and business launch activities, coordinating with Technology, QA, and business stakeholders.
• Serve as the point person for ad-hoc requests and urgent issue mitigation, leading structured problem-solving with Technology, Product, Legal, Compliance, Fraud, and Risk partners and escalating as needed.
• Manage centralized documentation and delivery artifacts by maintaining an organized Teams repository that supports auditability, transparency, and consistent program execution.

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: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees