Project Manager - Director/Associate - Technical Program Management

We're seeking someone to join our FORT Tech team as a Project Manager, in Cross ISG Programs to The Cross ISG (Institutional Securities Group) Programs Group, XPG, is a balanced organization of seasoned and proven Business and Technology experts spanning asset classes and business functions, alongside experienced Program Management capability and tooling to provide the necessary set of skills to coordinate and drive delivery across the organization.

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.

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.

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.

What you'll do in the role:

• Over 5 years of professional experience, in investment banking.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong business understanding of multiple asset classes, front-to-back (F2B) trade flows, risk, finance, and operations.
• Proven experience in leading projects that involve variety of stakeholders, across Business, Technology and Operations. A strong history of delivering large-scale, cross-divisional programs involving senior stakeholders and governance forums, including the ability to maintain plans, RAID logs, and (Steerco) status reports.
• Self-motivation and creativity, with the ability to independently manage tasks and collaborate effectively with global teams.
• Comfortable working in an agile team, and liaising with a cross-divisional, cross-functional squad.

What you'll bring to the role:

• 5+ years in hands-on project management, particularly in financial services technology initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of the financial services industry, ideally within investment banking. Exposure to finance, operations or technology.
• 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 in Front-to-back trade lifecycle fundamentals.
• Equity and/or LD.
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) principles, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.
• At least 4 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients - helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that's differentiated - and we've done that for 90 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.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo .

Client-provided location(s): Mumbai, India

Job ID: Morgan-JR039371

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-06-29T18:42:04