Business Transformation Lead Vice President Software Engineering

Company Profile:

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking securities investment management and wealth management services. The Firms employees serve clients worldwide including corporations governments and individuals from more than 1200 offices in 43 countries.

As a market leader the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together we share a common set of values rooted in integrity excellence and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

Department Profile

This role is required to support the FS analytics platform which is a direct source of revenue for the firm through client usage fees. As external vendors such as Light Keeper and MIK continue to offer competing analytics solutions maintaining sufficient technology capacity and the right skill set is critical to supporting client demand growing the business and preserving our competitive position. Backfilling this role is necessary to sustain platform delivery and support continued business expansion.

Job Summary

We are seeking a strategic and execution-oriented leader to drive Process Optimization AI Adoption and Operational Transformation across Technology and Global Centers. This role partners with senior business COO and technology leaders to identify high-impact opportunities accelerate GenAI adoption lead process re-engineering initiatives and build a culture of continuous improvement. The successful candidate will combine consulting-style problem solving stakeholder management change leadership and hands-on knowledge of AI automation and process improvement methodologies to deliver measurable business outcomes and productivity gains.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Technology Operations and COO leadership teams to identify and prioritize high-value transformation automation and AI opportunities.

• Lead divisional engagement initiatives and act as a trusted advisor on process optimization AI adoption and efficiency strategies.

• Drive GenAI adoption programs across Global Centers through governance enablement communications and metrics reporting.

• Facilitate workshops ideation sessions hackathons promptathons agent jams and roadshows to accelerate innovation and solution reuse.

• Lead process re-engineering and transformation initiatives using Lean Six Sigma Process Mapping Process Mining and Automation methodologies.

• Develop executive presentations business cases dashboards KPIs and leadership communications to track progress and demonstrate value realization.

• Partner with AI Automation and Platform teams to scale adoption of GenAI Power Platform UiPath Claude cowork and related technologies.

• Build strong cross-functional relationships and influence stakeholders across multiple business units and geographies to deliver strategic outcomes.

Required Skills

• Process Optimization Business Transformation or Operational Excellence expertise.

• Strong understanding of Generative AI AI adoption and change management.

• Experience with process re-engineering Lean Six Sigma Process Mapping and Process Mining.

• Knowledge of automation and low-code platforms such as UiPath Microsoft Power Platform and related automation/workflow technologies.

• Executive communication and presentation skills.

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing capabilities.

• Data-driven decision making metrics and reporting experience.

• Program and project management skills with ability to drive outcomes across complex organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology Business Operations or a related field; Masters degree preferred.

• 10 years of experience in Consulting Transformation Process Improvement Technology Strategy Automation AI Enablement or Operational Excellence.

• Experience working with senior leadership and managing cross-functional transformation programs.

• Demonstrated track record of driving adoption efficiency improvements and measurable business outcomes.

• Certifications in Lean Six Sigma Agile Process Improvement Automation or AI technologies are desirable.

• At least 8 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 thats differentiated and weve 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 - arent just beliefs they guide the decisions we make every day to do whats best for our clients communities and more than 80000 employees in 1200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley youll 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. Theres 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 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.

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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1