Technology Delivery Manager - Vice President

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 Lead Technical Program Management position at the Vice President level, which is part of the job family responsible for overseeing and leading 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. 

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.

We're seeking a senior technology delivery leader to join our Investment Management Technology (IMT) organization. This role will report to the IMT Head of Client Technology Platform Delivery Management.

The Client Technology team is responsible for the design, development, delivery, and support of the technical solutions used by the Morgan Stanley Sales, Marketing & Client Servicing business teams.

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.

This Vice President position drives innovation and business results by identifying opportunities to leverage people, process & technology. 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 business & program goals

• Develop, socialize, and align strategic concepts

• Understand and align team goals to Firm & MSIM strategies

• 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 Management

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

• 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 while also managing a program budget against delivery roadmap

• Provide thought leadership and apply problem solving skills to identify and manage technology team delivery challenges and execute team capacity planning

Team Work Force Strategy (WFS)

• Identify team WFS, including potential contractor team members and corresponding vendor relationship management, sourcing, contracting and people management

• Ensure alignment to divisional WFS 

What you'll bring to the role:

• 8 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 b