Project Management- ISG, Vice President, Portfolio & Change Management

We are seeking a finance professional to work in the ISG Finance Organization as a Vice President and be part of the Project Management team.

In the Finance Division, we act as a partner to business units around the globe by providing management, review, analysis, and advisory services of the Firm’s financial and capital resources.

Finance plays a critical role as advisor to Morgan Stanley's various businesses and its senior management team. In ISG Finance, we act as a strategic partner to business units around the globe by providing management, analysis, advisory services, and forward-looking transformation of the Firm's financial processes, controls, and reporting.

This Vice President role sits within ISG Finance Transformation and focuses on driving digital enablement, AI adoption, and operational excellence across the Mumbai ISG Finance organization.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley has been a global leader in financial services, continuously evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and communities in more than 40 countries worldwide.

What you'll do in the role:

• Collaborate with a varied group of colleagues in Finance and across the Firm
• Responsible for and lead a significant set of deliverables, leveraging advanced understanding of Finance functional area, product and/or client segment
• Proactively identify emerging risks in individual and department work and contribute to strategies for mitigating them
• Act as a role model and culture carrier; Embody and set an example of the Firm's values and hold yourself and others accountable to Firm standards
• Serve as a strategic leader within ISG Finance, partnering with senior Finance, Technology, Business, and global stakeholders to define and execute a globally aligned transformation agenda.
• Lead digital, automation, and AI initiatives across ISG Finance, delivering scalable solutions that enhance P&L commentary, reporting, controls, and management insights.
• Own end to end delivery of multiple, concurrent transformation programs-from prioritization through implementation, adoption, and value realization.
• Drive adoption of AI-enabled solutions (e.g., Copilot, agent-based workflows) with strong governance, risk management, and compliance to Firm standards.
• Establish and oversee governance frameworks for citizen development, automation, and AI usage, balancing innovation with regulatory and control requirements.
• Measure and communicate business impact, including efficiency gains, time savings, risk reduction, and improved decision-making.
• Identify digital, operational, and control risks early and lead remediation efforts with Risk, Compliance, and Technology teams.
• Translate complex initiatives into clear, executive-level communications for senior management and firm leadership.
• Lead and develop high-performing teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Strong understanding of Finance processes, controls, and reporting, with end to end perspective on risk, data, and technology.
• Proven experience leading large-scale transformation, digital enablement, or automation initiatives in a complex, global organization.
• Experience working with analytics, automation, and reporting tools (e.g., Alteryx, Power BI, Tableau, Copilot) to drive scalable outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate strategy into executable, well-governed solutions.
• Deep appreciation for governance, risk management, and regulatory expectations related to automation and AI.
• Strong program and project management capabilities, including prioritization, dependency management, and execution under tight timelines.
• Effective people leadership skills, with experience developing teams and fostering inclusive, collaborative environments.
• Highly analytical and structured problem-solver with strong attention to detail.
• At least 6 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.

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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.

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