Program Management Officer (VP)- WM Ops CTB

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.
  • 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.
• Experience building and maintaining 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.

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

• 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.