Lead Technology Strategy and Governance Reporting - Executive Director

We're seeking someone to join our Technology COO team as an Executive Director in Strategy and Governance to lead analytics and Technology Strategy metrics reporting, playing a key enablement role across technology divisions and providing executives critical insights into the progress and further opportunities in executing the Firm's Technology Strategy.

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 an Executive Director position within the Technology COO Strategy and Governance team, responsible for leading analytics and Technology Strategy metrics reporting while also driving process automation opportunities across the organization.

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.

Interested in joining a team that's eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on.

What you'll do in the role:

• Lead the design and delivery of Technology Strategy reporting and performance metrics, ensuring executive management and Board-level stakeholders have clear visibility into progress and outcomes.

• Create and manage high-quality dashboards, scorecards, and presentations that enable data-driven decision making at the most senior levels, tracking Technology Strategy KPIs and delivery against multi-year targets.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive analytics framework to measure technology performance against Technology Strategy targets and impact on multi-year financial planning.

• Identify, assess, and deliver automation opportunities across reporting, analytics, and operational processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

• Champion the adoption of emerging technologies and digital solutions that enhance execution with the Technology COO function.

• Serve as a trusted advisor to Technology COO and senior leadership, providing thought leadership on strategy execution and organizational effectiveness.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of technology strategy professionals.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• Experience in technology strategy, governance, or COO functions within financial services, consulting, or comparable complex global organization.

• Proven leadership and team management skills.

• Deep expertise in analytics and providing tailored insights relevant to various stakeholder groups up to executive management.

• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills across all levels of the organization.

• Strong understanding of process automation frameworks and technologies.

• Proven ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously.

• Strong strategic thinking and decision-making skills.

• Ability to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

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.

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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $195,000 and $275,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs

Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. 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.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).