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