Project & Change Management Lead (Hybrid)
We are seeking a Project & Change Management Lead to drive successful adoption of enterprise data modernization initiatives, including but not limited to the migration from IBM DB2 to Snowflake.
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. This is a Director level position within the Business Information Services, which specializes in providing and maintaining business information services for the Firm, including front-office research and analytics, data product management, management of data services, data storage, and conducting research related projects.
This role will be instrumental in guiding cross-functional teams through transformational change, ensuring alignment, engagement, and sustained adoption across business units. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in change management and project leadership, with a strong ability to manage stakeholder relationships, coordinate communications, and deliver enablement strategies that support both technical and operational transitions. This position requires a strategic thinker who can balance long-term vision with day-to-day execution, and who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments.
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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.
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What you'll do in the role:
- Lead end-to-end data platform modernization initiatives, including cloud migration, data warehouse re-architecture, and legacy system retirement.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations across multiple concurrent initiatives.
- Develop and execute comprehensive change management strategies and plans to maximize employee adoption and minimize resistance.
- Design and deliver tailored training programs for diverse user groups, enabling effective use of new data platforms and tools.
- Track and report on adoption metrics, celebrating milestones and reinforcing the transformation's value.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with change, including compliance, process disruption, and user adoption challenges.
What you'll bring to the role:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Organizational Change, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
- At least 6 years of experience in change management and managing large-scale data or cloud migration projects.
- Proven track record of driving adoption of new platforms, tools, and processes in complex, multi-unit organizations.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience coordinating across business and technical teams.
- Experience with data warehousing concepts, cloud platforms (preferably Snowflake), and legacy systems (IBM DB2 a plus).
- Change management certification (e.g., Prosci, ACMP, or similar) highly desirable.
At Morgan Stanley Montreal, we support the Firm's global businesses and infrastructure with cutting edge technology and innovation. The multi-faceted and highly technical Montreal team plays a critical role in building and maintaining our leading technology platform, including electronic trading, algorithm trading, data analytics, cloud engineering, cybersecurity and digital technologies. Morgan Stanley has been rooted in the Montreal community since 2008 and is considered a leading employer among the area's highly skilled technology talent.
All our positions are located in Montreal, Quebec. We offer a hybrid work environment, combining remote work and attendance in the office.
Knowledge of French and English is required.
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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Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- FSA
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- HSA
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Return-to-Work Program
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
- Personal/Sick Days
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
- Internship Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)