Consulant Conversion - Principal Technology Leadership & Strategy

In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the connections and capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities. This is a Principal Technology Leadership & Strategy position at the Vice President level, which is part of the job family responsible for driving innovation, developing technology roadmaps, and providing vision and strategic direction to align technology initiatives with long-term business objectives, fostering a culture of excellence, growth and transformation across the organization. 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. This role is responsible for supporting the Technology COO organization through workforce planning, business management, governance, and strategic execution activities. The role will assume key responsibilities transitioning from existing team members while providing opportunities for continued growth and expanded leadership as the Technology COO organization evolves and adapts to changing business priorities.

What you'll do in the role:

• Partner with Technology leadership, CAOs, Finance, and Business Management teams to support strategic planning, budgeting, and organizational initiatives.
• Develop and deliver executive reporting, analytics, and insights to support data-driven decision making.
• Drive operational excellence through process improvement, governance, and execution of key Technology COO programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional initiatives and special projects, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and successful delivery of business objectives.
• Support organizational transformation efforts, including workforce strategy, location planning, and emerging Technology COO priorities.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights.
• Experience partnering with senior leaders and managing relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to tailor information for executive audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive initiatives from planning through execution.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning, financial management, governance, or business management disciplines.
• Demonstrated adaptability and willingness to take on evolving responsibilities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

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.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $210,000 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. For more information, please visit: At Morgan Stanley, we advise, originate, trade, manage and distribute capital for people, governments and institutions, always with a standard of excellence and guided by our core values. Morgan Stanley is dedicated to providing first-class service to our clients, in a way that reflects our commitment to creating a more sustainable future and fostering stronger communities around the world. In each line of business, we strive to demonstrate our belief in the power of transformative thinking, innovative strategies and leading-edge solutions - and in the ability of capital to work for the benefit of all society.