Director of Security Projects

We're seeking someone to join our team as a Director of Security Projects to manage the design and implementation of security systems and physical security controls across the firm locations in the Americas. The successful candidate will take the lead on all regional security installation projects; working with extended project teams as required to ensure security remains at the forefront of innovation and change that intelligently protects, supports and shapes the next generation of smart buildings and workplace design.

In the Corporate Services division, we empower our businesses by creating collaborative workplace solutions and commercial services that enhance the employee and client experience, while optimizing the value of our sourcing and third-party lifecycle to enable the Firm to do-and-win business.

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:
- Develop capital and expense budgets associated with security projects or programs as directed.
- Ensure proper coordination and communication with all internal and external parties including IT, appointed architects, engineers, contractors and security vendors.
- Conduct acceptance testing of newly installed security systems and equipment. Work with internal and external audit corporate functions in the testing of systems, requirements and security best practices.
- Evaluate external supplier relationships to ensure the most effective level of quality service.
- Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the latest security equipment and technology to improve the end user experience.
- Act as operational support resource for the local life safety team by supporting training initiatives for life safety team members on policies, codes, or processes.
- Coordinate with regulatory authorities, fire inspectors and third-party firms to facilitate approvals and certifications.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for key clients, ensuring clear communication and high satisfaction levels.
- Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., sales, engineering, procurement) and external stakeholders (e.g., contractors, inspectors) to align project deliverables.
- Present project updates, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership and clients as needed.
- Assign projects, monitor workloads, and ensure team members meet deadlines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including budgets, schedules, as-builts, change orders, and compliance records.

What you'll bring to the role:
- Minimum five years physical security, technical security and security project management experience working in a similar role.
- Previous experience managing security system integration vendors.
- Broad experience in developing technical and physical security concepts/designs, preferably in the financial sector
- Knowledge of both physical and technical security systems, with proven commercial experience.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, problem resolution skills
- Ability to effectively handle difficult requests, builds trusting, long-term relationships with clients, helps the client to identify/define needs and manages client/business expectations
- A proven sharp thinker, who actively thinks ahead, anticipates questions, plans for contingencies, finds alternative solutions and identifies clear objectives. Sees the big picture and effectively analyses complex issues.
- Good presentation skills and comfortable working at all levels across an organization.
- Advanced knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements related to building design.
- Expert knowledge of physical security systems and methodologies.
- Faultless integrity and excellent customer service experience.
- Ability to travel domestically (20-25%)
 

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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 so