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Morgan Stanley

Vice President Program Manager

Morgan Stanley, Purchase, New York, United States, 10577

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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 a 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.

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

Work with business partners, functional/support group partners and stakeholders to create initial program/resource plans 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

Track project 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

Host governance forums including Senior Executive governance forum, drive discussions and decisions, and assist in action item tracking, project plans, 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

7+ years business analysis, project management, and program experience

A creative and flexible approach to problem solving

Strong sense of ownership and accountability for work

Self‑motivated and able to work independently and as a contributing team member with minimal supervision, leading multiple programs simultaneously and managing workload with shifting priorities

Keen attention to detail

Process driven and able 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 unfocused 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 PowerPoint, Teams, Excel, SharePoint, and industry project/program management systems

Skills Desired

Experience in the Wealth Management industry

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 89 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. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are supported and empowered. 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 $110,000 and $190,000 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).

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