Program Manager - Technology Risk and Controls - Executive Director

We're seeking someone to join our team as a Technology Risk & Controls Program Manager.

Positioned to be the best in class of program execution across Technology at Morgan Stanley, the Strategic Programs Execution (SPE) is a Super Department in Cyber, Data, Risk and Resilience (CDRR). This function facilitates enhanced delivery capability to effectively manage the increasing pipeline of critical technology, regulatory, risk and control-based programs.

In the Technology division, we leverage innovation to build the capabilities that power our Firm, enabling our clients and colleagues to redefine markets and shape the future of our communities.

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.

Job Summary

Responsible for delivering the new capability through the management of the programs, projects/workstreams on behalf of the Program Director.  This individual will work with multiple Firmwide senior technology and business stakeholders to manage, plan, track, and communicate on strategic CDRR programs of work.  You should have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to dive delivery.

Initial Assignment

As Program Manager responsible for the successful delivery of the ‘in progress’ Technology Risk Reduction Program (TRRP) you will lead the continued execution of this global program to sustainably measure risk reduction through the status of controls, aligned to the Cyber Risk Institute (CRI) framework.  This is a ‘hands on’ role reporting to the TRRP Program Director with a particular emphasis on successful transition to BAU to establish a sustainable solution. The program is currently in its execution phase and BAU transition will need to be agreed.

Generic Responsibilities

Responsible for delivering the programs projects/workstreams on behalf of the Program Director.  Manage dependencies and risks.Manages the budget, monitoring expenditure, costs and any realised financial benefitsPlanning the program and monitoring its overall progress, resolving issues and initiating corrective actions where required.  Communicating with all stakeholdersEnsure program delivers outputs on time within budget and with required level of qualityOptimising the use of resources (e.g., people).  Managing 3rd party contributions as requiredManagement of the drafting of Steering Committee decks and confirming who is to present what at the subsequent meeting.  Reporting progress on a regular cadenceEnsuring effective business engagement and business readiness activities are effectively managed and reported

Specific ‘Assignment Responsibilities’

Lead and drive the team: to continue to establish baseline and forecast ratings for each operational controls/CRI diagnostic statementPromote and execute incremental delivery execution approach into BAU: Ensure that the control ratings and the associated evidence is maintained and are up to date either via TRRP activity or via transition to BAU teamCreate and manage milestone based, detailed BAU transition plans and drive delivery against itWorking closely with other key related programs (managing interfaces and dependencies) especially ones maintaining a ‘fit for purpose’ set of controls and associated metricsEnsure that the range of operational controls and CRI diagnostic statements is exhaustive or any deltas can be justifiedContribute to the strategic roadmap for risks and controls measuring risk reduction and the evolution of its component partsExplore leveraging the use of AI to make the solutions and ways of working in the program and BAU more effective and efficientUnderstanding what the data is telling us and being able to effectively summarise and explain this to senior stakeholder audiences

Skills

Extensive knowledge of general computing and cyber controlsPrevious experience on control change programs or assessment programs a plusLeading and driving delivery teamsManaging using a risk-based program approachDefining and tracking program benefitsEffective interpersonal and communication skillsA strong knowledge of techniques for planning, monitoring, and controlling programsA good knowledge of project management approaches and methodologiesA good knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation proceduresAbility to deal with ambiguity and define approaches to bring issues to resolutionAbility to multitask and prioritize; ability to work under pressure and within tight deadlines

Requirements for Role

At least 10 years demonstrable project management experienceProven track record of operating/delivering at program manager level – 3 years minimumExperienced in leading change in a risk, controls, compliance, cyber environmentExperienced in leading projects/programs using waterfall and agile methodologies

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 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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