IT Project Manager_Director

We're seeking someone to join our team as IT Project Manageras a part of our FRPPE-OpsTech team, to will play a key role in helping transform how Morgan Stanley operates

FRRPE_Tech

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.

Cross ISG Programs

The ISG Cross Divisional Programs Group (XPG) provides program management and delivery of large enterprise programs and initiatives across multiple technology teams, business units and Firm functions.

Technical Program Management

This is Director position that oversees and leads 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.

At Morgan Stanley India, we support the Firm's global businesses, with critical presence across Institutional Securities, Wealth Management, and Investment management, as well as in the Firm's infrastructure functions of Technology, Operations, Finance, Risk Management, Legal and Corporate & Enterprise Services. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in India since 1993, with campuses in both Mumbai and Bengaluru. We empower our multi-faceted and talented teams to advance their careers and make a global impact on the business. For those who show passion and grit in their work, there's ample opportunity to move across the businesses for those who show passion and grit in their work.

What you'll do in the role:

The ISG Cross Divisional Programs Group (XPG) is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager / Program Manager to lead and deliver a portfolio of cross-divisional technology initiatives, including discretionary and regulatory projects. This role requires strong leadership, project and stakeholder management skills to drive complex programs across multiple technology and business teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver cross-functional technology projects involving development, infrastructure, security risk, and technology governance functions.
• Conduct feasibility studies and business analysis, documenting current and target state solutions.
• Collaborate with technology and various non-tech functions, including Compliance, to perform impact analysis and maintain documentation of business and technology processes.
• Partner with business stakeholders to monitor and track the portfolio of technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Coordinate and prepare materials for key governance forums, including working groups and steering committees.
• Support the development of implementation strategies and detailed project plans; work to update schedules, define milestones, and ensure timely delivery of key deliverables.
• Establish and maintain a robust framework for identifying, tracking, and monitoring project risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, costs, and resources (RAID management).
• Liaise with Technology, Operations, Finance, and Risk teams to coordinate testing, deployment, and post-implementation activities.
• Engage with global and regional counterparts to drive synergies, promote knowledge sharing, and ensure adherence to global best practices.

• 8+ years of professional experience, preferably in a major management consulting firm or financial institution; technical background preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the financial services industry, ideally within investment banking (sales & trading). Exposure to finance, operations, technology, or internal audit is a plus.
• Proven experience in hands-on project management, particularly in financial services technology initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work proactively, creatively, and analytically in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to work independently and within global teams.
• Domain knowledge and project experience
• Front-to-back trade lifecycle fundamentals, with emphasis on front-office trading
• Equity and/or Fixed Income and/or Forex markets.
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) principles, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid m ethodologies.
• At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.