VP, Program & Operations Transformation Lead

We’re seeking someone to join our team as a Project Manager Officer in WM Operations to lead critical initiatives across the WM Operations organization with a focus on building and scaling strategic solutions through innovation and technology across the operating teams. This role is responsible for managing program status, risks, budgets, and resources across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering executive-level visibility through dashboards and updates. In the Operations division, we partner with business units across the Firm to support financial transactions, devise and implement effective controls and develop client relationships. This is an Advanced Specialist position at Vice President level within Change, Analytics & Strategy, which is responsible for developing operating and technology strategies, managing, and executing transformation initiatives, leading Agile fleet activities, driving innovation, developing analytics solutions and delivering business outcomes. Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals. Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on… What You’ll Do In The Role Program Execution & Oversight Drive end-to-end program planning and execution across WM Operations. Define and monitor timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure timely delivery. Manage program budgets and resource allocation to optimize efficiency and impact. Analyze and expose ambiguous, complex issues or non-standard issues, identify risks, root causes and propose future actions, tracking through to resolution Manage complex processes and/or support significant process management/project efforts Risk & Issue Management Identify, assess, and mitigate cross-project risks and dependencies. Establish escalation protocols and contingency plans. Executive Reporting Develop and maintain high-impact dashboards and reporting tools for senior leadership. Deliver concise, data-driven updates on program health, risks, and outcomes. Build and manage relationships with business unit partners, other Morgan Stanley infrastructure departments, and external contact points in Client or Market organizations Strategic Alignment Ensure all programs support and advance WM Operations’ strategic objectives. Partner with stakeholders to align program goals with business priorities. Knowledge Sharing & Standardization Promote cross-project knowledge sharing and best practices. Implement standardized reporting frameworks and governance models. What You’ll Bring To The Role Front-to-back knowledge of the processes, projects, systems, markets and instruments that influence their team with a comprehensive understanding of job-related operational/compliance policies and procedures Ability to think commercially, understand the impact of initiatives, risks on the operational budget Ability to address non-standard issues within area of expertise Culture carrier and role model, representing and leading the Firm's core values to influence and motivate those around you Experience in managing large scale initiatives across a variety of products, business lines, and technology Ability to build and maintain relationships across key stakeholders and help to drive strategic goals and priorities Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data for executive audiences. Expertise in risk management, budgeting, and resource planning. At least 6 years’ relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste into your browser. For Maryland Based Candidates: Salary range for the position: $93,000 and $139,000 per year. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit’s incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings. 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). #J-18808-Ljbffr