We’re seeking a Digital Transformation Program Manager and Delivery Lead (Executive Director). This senior leader will be a part of the divisional Investment Management Technology (IMT) organization The role will report to the IM Head of Alternatives Technology

Team Description

The Private Alternatives Technology team is responsible for the design, development, delivery, and support of the technology platform for Morgan Stanley Real Assets, Private Equity, Private Credit, and other alternative asset classes.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management (MSIM) is one of the largest global asset management organizations of any full-service securities firm, with more than 40 years of history, a presence in 24 countries, and a total of $1.7 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2024. MSIM strives to provide outstanding long-term investment performance, service and a comprehensive suite of investment management solutions to a diverse client base, which includes governments, institutions, corporations and individuals worldwide.

Technology Leadership & Strategy

Digital Transformation Program Manager and Delivery Lead will partner with Office of the COO, Data Office, and Private Alts Business leadership to define and deliver streamlined business operating process improvements consistent with strategic Operating Model. This leader will provide vision and strategic direction to the globally distributed, cross functional technology team by designing and mobilizing technology initiatives framed by long-term business objectives, while fostering a culture of excellence within the team.

What you’ll do in the role:

Drive Strategy

• Align various levels of technology & business stakeholders towards achieving business & program goals
• Develop, socialize, and align strategic concepts
• Understand and apply Market leading concepts and trends
• Drive an effective solution scope prioritization process with business stakeholders

Influence

· Effectively lead diverse teams to consensus

· Collaborate and influence across various project teams and functional areas

· Mentor Project Managers, and act as advisor on delivery best practices

Program Manage

· Plan and execute a regular, recurring governance structure with senior business & technology sponsors & stakeholders

· Excellent business acumen combined with creative problem solving.

· Manage multiple projects and balance priorities

· Demonstrate good time management, ability to prioritize tasks and to meet deadlines across multiple projects

· Provide timely and accurate reporting to management (verbal & written) aligned to the standard divisional process & tooling

· Manage a RAID framework

· Partner with head of tech to define annual budget and manage program budget against delivery roadmap

· Provide thought leadership and apply problem solving skills to identify and manage technology team delivery challenges

· Execute team capacity planning

· Deliver quarterly business updates

What you’ll bring to the role:

· 10-15 years’ minimum relevant experience

· Master’s or bachelor’s Degree

· General Financial Services Industry experience; Investment Management specific experience a plus

· Business, Management or Technology Consulting background a plus

· Expert project management skills

· Ability to effectively execute IT strategy & delivery for complex initiatives

· Experience creating and managing end to end project plans and ability to identify, connect and manage dependencies

· Ability to thrive, deliver, and pivot in high pressure/demanding, time sensitive scenarios

· Expert in Agile based delivery methodology; scaled Agile training and experience a plus

· Ability to partner with executive level business and technology stakeholders

· Ability to build strong networks and partners across the organization

· Ability to influence and advocate the adoption of new ideas at all levels of the organization

· Team player and ability to work with global teams

· Ability to seek out and utilize global best practices for solution delivery

· Strong leadership skills with the ability to work and manage teams in a matrix-reporting environment (i.e., direct, and indirect staff/teams)

· Experience vetting and hiring consultants and employees

· Expert in verbal and written communication at different levels to various audiences

· Ability to analyze and synthesize large and disparate data sets

· Self-driven and adaptive to changing, fast-paced environment with high level of commitment and enthusiasm

· Integrity, collaboration and proactiveness

· Ownership and growth mindset

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.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $180,000 and $250,000 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).