Executive Director, Program Manager - Business ...
@ Morgan Stanley

Purchase, NY
$150,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 22 days ago

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Overview

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm offering investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The firm’s 80,000+ employees serve clients worldwide from 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

Role Summary - Executive Director, Program Manager - Business Transformation Services

This role provides program management support for strategic initiatives, regulatory changes, or integration efforts. The focus is on program delivery, risk monitoring, scope management, budgetary tracking, and management reporting.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Coordinate end-to-end planning with all impacted disciplines.
  • Create governance structures for managing complex programs.
  • Build and maintain a program roadmap with business partners.
  • Manage dependencies with legal, risk, and compliance teams.
  • Provide transparency on progress towards project goals.
  • Document requirements, changes in scope and assumptions comprehensively.
  • Monitor project risks and ensure escalation when needed.
  • Track costs and resource allocations effectively.
  • Manage project managers and consultants to meet firm priorities.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a BS/BA degree (advanced degrees a plus) and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in project or product management, or technology, preferably in financial services, wealth management, fintech, or consulting. Occasional travel may be required. Strong leadership, excellent communication, presentation skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and SharePoint is essential.

Work Location

This role will be based in either Dallas, TX or Westchester, NY.

Key skills/competency

Program Management, Risk Monitoring, Budget Tracking, Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, Cross-functional Coordination, Documentation, Financial Services, Change Management, Regulatory Compliance

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How to Get Hired at Morgan Stanley

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  • Customize your resume: Tailor your experience to program management.
  • Research Morgan Stanley: Understand their values and global operations.
  • Highlight your leadership: Emphasize cross-functional coordination skills.
  • Prepare for behavioral questions: Provide concrete examples of risk management.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review program management methodologies.
Brush up on risk monitoring and budgeting.
Familiarize with governance frameworks.
Practice data-driven reporting techniques.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a time you managed cross-functional conflicts.
Explain your approach to risk escalation.
Discuss handling project scope changes.
Share experience with multi-disciplinary teams.

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