VP Program Manager
Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley (“MS”) is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management, and wealth management services.
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. MS 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.
MS conducts its business through three principal business segments—Institutional Securities (ISG), Wealth Management (WM), and Investment Management (IM).
The U.S. Banks (the Banks) represent an important strategic asset for the Firm with opportunities to drive earnings and business growth across WM and ISG by offering lending solutions, cash management, and deposit products to deepen client relationships.
We are seeking a high-quality Program Manager to be a key partner in supporting the U.S. Banks risk remediation activities
This is a great opportunity to join a growing team, learn the business, and have access to a range of career growth internal mobility options. For example, PMO team members have successfully moved on to the banking and lending product teams that they supported.
Position Responsibilities
The U.S Banks Program Management Office (PMO) manages cross-divisional, cross-product, and firm-wide initiatives on behalf of the U.S. Banks, partnering with senior management. The role is multi-faceted, offering the opportunity to lead, take ownership for, and contribute to, the success of programs through the entire life cycle.
The successful candidate will work closely with the Bank’s risk groups as well as other stakeholders that support the U.S. Banks. The role will support the lead PMO responsible for business risk and requires the candidate to have an understanding of, and take a leadership role in program management, workplan definition; identification and remediation of key risks, issues and dependencies; risk remediation, and best practices. The candidate must also be able to analyze and articulate feedback on the impact of business and functional/support group decisions.
Program Management
Work with business partners, functional/support group partners and stakeholders to create initial workplan and governance for identified initiatives
Work with business partners, functional/support group partners and stakeholders on creation of key milestones, and timelines to support the buildout of workplans
Establishment and ownership of artifacts in support of a program, workstream, or project
Track progress, including issues and risks, schedules, and performance against established program milestones; reporting the status to management stakeholders on a regular basis
Track and report status on multiple cross-divisional programs, functions and workstreams
Raise issues, risks, and concerns timely and appropriately to stakeholders
Document and track change control activities and tasks for multiple programs
Manage budget process by coordinating with business partners and functional/support group partners
Host governance forums including Sr. Executive governance forums, drive discussions and decisions, and assist in action item tracking, workplans, milestones, and meeting documentation
Relationship Management
Develop an effective network of relationships across the Banks
Influence and collaborate effectively with resources not in the same reporting line to achieve common goals
Operate as a leader in cross functional forums and drive consensus on program, business, and functional issues
Skills Required
10+ years, business analysis, project management, and program experience
Risk background or experience in regulatory remediation
A creative and flexible approach to problem solving
Strong sense of ownership and accountability for work
Self-motivated and able to work autonomously
Keen attention to detail
Process driven and the ability to standardize work for scalability
Strong communication and influencing skills
Exceptional written and verbal presentation skills
Capable of setting direction and motivating team members outside the direct reporting line
Ability to deal with ambiguity and define approaches to bring un-focused issues to resolution
Proactively identify and manage risks
Adaptability to fast changing demands and environments
Strong time management skills
Bachelor’s Degree
Fluency with all MS Office tools, including Power Point, Teams, Excel, SharePoint, and industry project/program management systems
Ability to work independently and as a contributing team member with minimal supervision leading multiple programs at a time and manage workload with shifting priorities
Skills Desired
Experience in the Wealth Management industry (ideally risk management or business risk)
Consulting experience for financial services industry clients
Strong interpersonal skills are needed to gain cooperation from various stakeholders
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:
We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team. While our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity. 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.
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $110,000 and $185,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. 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.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).