AVP Strategic Program Manager (U.S. Banks PMO)

Morgan Stanley; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Stanley is seeking a high-quality Programs Manager to join the U.S. Banks PMO, driving cross-divisional initiatives and partnering with senior management.

You will lead workplans, track risks, and ensure governance across multiple programs while collaborating with bank business units and stakeholders. The role offers growth opportunities within a leading financial services firm, with extensive internal mobility and a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of business analysis, project management and program experience.
• Creative and flexible problem solving.
• Strong ownership and accountability for work.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and in teams.
• Attention to detail and process-driven to scale operations.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.
• Excellent written and verbal presentation abilities.
• Ability to set direction and motivate colleagues outside direct line.
• Able to navigate ambiguity and resolve un-focused issues.
• Proactively identify and manage risks.
• Adaptable to fast-changing demands and environments.
• Strong time management skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree required; fluency with MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Create initial program/resource plans and governance for initiatives.
• Develop milestones and timelines to support workplans.
• Track progress, issues and risks; report status to management.
• Monitor multiple cross-divisional programs and workstreams.
• Raise issues and risks to stakeholders as needed.
• Document change control activities across programs.
• Host governance forums and drive discussions and action items.

Skills

PM experience

Business analysis

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Teams

Excel

SharePoint

Asana

Job description

Morgan Stanley is seeking a high-quality Programs Manager to join the U.S. Banks PMO, driving cross-divisional initiatives and partnering with senior management.

You will lead workplans, track risks, and ensure governance across multiple programs while collaborating with bank business units and stakeholders. The role offers growth opportunities within a leading financial services firm, with extensive internal mobility and a comprehensive benefits program.