Implementation Project Manager

Morgan Stanley At Work Onboarding Project ManagerThe Onboarding Project Manager will be part of the U.S. Public Equity Solutions group within the Morgan Stanley at Work organization. U.S. Public Equity Solutions service group is responsible for the engagement, onboarding, and day to day service management of corporate clients and their equity administration plan terms and associated service offerings. The candidate will work cross-functionally towards a goal of successful end-to-end delivery of onboarding projects bringing a willingness to do what it takes to get onboarding projects done in a timely and accurate manner. The candidate will build exceptional relationships with both immediate and cross-functional teams and thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment focusing on all aspects of client readiness and support for clients as they move through the full lifecycle of implementation activities onto the Morgan Stanley at Work equity administration platforms.This position is responsible for the successful management of several concurrent projects. Projects include the implementation of Stock Plan Administration and Employee Broker Services for corporate clients in a timely and high-quality fashion. The Project Manager will manage the client relationship, ensuring that they and other team members understand and perform their responsibilities, maintain a high level of client satisfaction and continuously assess project risks.This highly visible position involves interacting with a variety of individuals internally and externally and at all levels of the organization. Candidate must be driven and a self-starter, be organized and detail-oriented, and have excellent communication skills.Responsible for the successful end to end delivery of Client Onboarding projects, including but not limited to:Serving as the primary contact for assigned corporate clients throughout the onboarding process, maintaining a client-focused, yet firm approach.Using established tools & processes, act as the key contact between new clients and internal stakeholders to establish project requirements and timelinesEngaging in scoping and requirements gathering, understanding customer requirements and relaying them back to the onboarding technical specialist and/or or software development team where appropriate.Establishing and meeting goals, assign and direct the work of others, and manage multiple requests with minimal direction.Enforcing project schedules, deadlines and standards.Leading project reviews to assess schedule, processes, assess risks and facilitate communication and negotiation.Providing regular reporting to applicable managers, executive team, and the client as required.Auditing, monitoring and leading the correction process to ensure project and resource data is maintained consistently in accordance with standards and methodologies.Actively participating in resolution of issues and conflicts, internally as well as with clients and other vendors where appropriate; escalating issues in an appropriate, timely, and tactful mannerWhat you will bring to the role:2+ years' experience in stock plan benefits and/or financial servicesStrong client engagement skills with Fortune 500 companiesBachelor's degree in Business, Finance or similar field is preferredPMP Certification or in process of working towards its completionCertified Equity Professional designation, strongly preferredIn depth knowledge of Equity CompensationBrokerage Industry Knowledge, preferredAbility to travel up to 10% of the timeLeadership: Able to take charge and lead projects with minimal supervision or follow-up. Leads by example and models the way for the broader teamBusiness Knowledge: Exhibits depth of knowledge relative to equity plan administration and recordkeeping software applicationsAnalytical Skills: Utilizes well-developed problem-solving skills necessary to research and trouble shoot inquiries through continual interaction with all departments.Decisiveness: Able to make good quality decisions based on a mixture of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.Program & Project Management/ Support: Shows strong organization skills and project management disciplines. Reflects a strong understanding of the project management knowledge areas including scope definition, schedule development, resource planning, quality control, team development, communications, and risk management.Communication: Has excellent written and verbal communication skills necessary to Interact with external clients and internal stakeholdersClient Relationship Building: Demonstrates ability to meet customer needs in a timely manner, building productive customer relationships and taking personal responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty.Customer Focus: Clearly maintains a Customer Focus and is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of both internal and external customers.Resilience: Able to work under periods of high pressure with tight timeframes. Able to maintain composure under high stress situations. Maintains positive demeanor and able to ease tension.Shareworks/Equity Edge Online and/or relative administrative software knowledge a plusSalesforce and Jira application knowledge a plusStrong knowledge and use of MS Office (Project, Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Access & Outlook)While we thank all applicants for their interest, please note that only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that's differentiated – and we've done that for 90 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.For New York only: Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $100,000 to $140,000 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 is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.