Release Engineering and Change Manager (VP)

Key responsibilities will include: - Lead a 24/7 team of Release and Change Engineers located in multiple locations and regions and collaborate with partners in Application Development, Technology Delivery Management, and other areas as releases are taken through SDLC. - Manage key aspects of releases and changes across the life cycle. - Ensure proper monitoring, management reporting and governance supporting the delivery efforts. - Perform Deployment analysis and scheduling of deployment tasks. - Create a consolidated implementation plan for the change packages consisting of approved and aligned changes. - Analyze the risk associated with each change event and determine the mitigation plan for successful delivery. - Provide metrics and status reporting before, during, and after the change implementation. - Management of issues and risks during the change window and escalating as needed to the right stakeholders. - Perform retrospectives after the releases to follow-up on any issues related to the release and ensure appropriate closure of action items. Proficient knowledge of ITIL, including but not limited to Change Management, SDLC, and related IT Services such as Incident and Problem Management, Change Management Database (CMDB), etc. The ability to understand technology changes, interdependence, impact, and risk. The ability to design a release strategy (rail based, canary, etc.) based on the size, scope and impact of a release. The ability to create a risk mitigation plan and be adept at discussing and building consensus around it across stakeholders. Experience creating executive presentations and summary documents and presenting to senior executives and skilled at building consensus and negotiating solutions. Experience representing Change Management during internal audits and regulatory exams, working closely with the enterprise risk teams, and owning action plans and tracking to closure. Proven ability to act and deliver under pressure, and drive multiple programs simultaneously, switching priorities, as necessary. Understanding of Information Technology risk landscape in financial services or another highly regulated industry. In-depth knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and MS Office Products Ability to create program roadmaps, manage the program work, direct team resources, and deliver as per the roadmap in a timely fashion. BS/MS or equivalent, preferably in quantitative discipline (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, EE, Math, Physics) Ability to think creatively, proactively, and independently (meeting facilitation, reporting, managing sensitive data and reporting to senior management). Strong interpersonal skills - ability to influence outcomes through negotiation and persuasion. Be self-motivated, flexible, highly adaptable and an excellent team player, and be prepared to work with a multiple locations virtual team. We have a track record of innovation and passion for unlocking new opportunities, we help our clients raise, manage and allocate capital. We do this by offering a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and asset management services. These aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day, ensuring we do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees around the world. And at the core of our success are the people who drive it - relentless collaborators and creative thinkers who are fueled by diverse thinking and experiences. Wherever you are in our 1,200 global offices, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest in an environment where you are empowered to achieve your full potential. 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. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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. 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. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $150,000 and $210,000 per year at the commencement of employment. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.