IT Project Manager - Director- Technical Program Management

We’re seeking someone to join our FRPPE Tech team as a IT Project Manager, in Cross ISG Programs to The ISG Cross Divisional Programs Group (XPG) is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to manage and deliver a portfolio of cross-divisional technology initiatives, including discretionary and regulatory projects. This role requires strong leadership, project and stakeholder management skills to drive complex programs across multiple technology and business teams.

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 Director position that oversees and leads the execution of multiple projects and/or programs, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives. Includes program management and related project support roles.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you’ll do in the role:

Manage and deliver cross-functional technology projects involving development, infrastructure, security risk, and technology governance functions.

Conduct feasibility studies and business analysis, documenting current and target state solutions.

Collaborate with technology and various non-tech functions, including Compliance, to perform impact analysis and maintain documentation of business and technology processes.

Partner with business stakeholders to monitor and track the portfolio of technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.

Coordinate and prepare materials for key governance forums, including working groups and steering committees.

Support the development of implementation strategies and detailed project plans; work to update schedules, define milestones, and ensure timely delivery of key deliverables.

Establish and maintain a robust framework for identifying, tracking, and monitoring project risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, costs, and resources (RAID management).

Liaise with Technology, Operations, Finance, and Risk teams to coordinate testing, deployment, and post-implementation activities.

Engage with global and regional counterparts to drive synergies, promote knowledge sharing, and ensure adherence to global best practices.

What you’ll bring to the role:

6+ years in hands-on project management, particularly in financial services technology initiatives.

Strong knowledge of the financial services industry, ideally within investment banking. Exposure to finance, operations or technology.

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to work proactively, creatively, and analytically in a fast-paced, complex environment.

Strong ownership mindset with the ability to work independently and within global teams.

Domain knowledge and project experience in -

Front-to-back trade lifecycle fundamentals.

Equity and/or LD.

Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) principles, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.

At least 5+ 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.

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