Operations Program Manager Jobs in Levittown, NY

We're seeking someone to join our team as a Program Manager Officer in WM Operations to lead critical initiatives across the WM Operations organization with a focus on building and scaling strategic solutions through innovation and technology across the operating teams. This role is responsible for managing program status, risks, budgets, and resources across multiple workstreams, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and delivering executive-level visibility through dashboards and updates.

In the Operations division, we partner with business units across the Firm to support financial transactions, devise and implement effective controls and develop client relationships. This is an Advanced Specialist position at Vice President level within Client Service & Relationship Management, which is responsible for managing internal and external client relationships. We do this by engaging in client service activities, optimizing the client experience, and managing vendor/external business partner relationships.

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:

Manage complex processes and/or support significant process management/project efforts

Program Execution & Oversight

Drive end-to-end program planning and execution across WM Operations.

Define and monitor timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure timely delivery.

Manage program budgets and resource allocation to optimize efficiency and impact.

Risk & Issue Management

Identify, assess, and mitigate cross-project risks and dependencies.

Establish escalation protocols and contingency plans.

Executive Reporting

Develop and maintain high-impact dashboards and reporting tools for senior leadership.

Deliver concise, data-driven updates on program health, risks, and outcomes.

Strategic Alignment

Ensure all programs support and advance WM Operations' strategic objectives.

Partner with stakeholders to align program goals with business priorities.

Knowledge Sharing & Standardization

Promote cross-project knowledge sharing and best practices.

Implement standardized reporting frameworks and governance models.

Analyze and expose ambiguous, complex issues or non-standard issues, identify risks, root causes and propose future actions, tracking through to resolution

Build and manage relationships with business unit partners, other Morgan Stanley infrastructure departments, and external contact points in Client or Market organizations

What you'll bring to the role:

Front-to-back knowledge of the processes, projects, systems, markets and instruments that influence their team with a comprehensive understanding of job-related operational/compliance policies and procedures

Ability to think commercially, understand the impact of initiatives, risks on the operational budget

Ability to address non-standard issues within area of expertise

Culture carrier and role model, representing and leading the Firm's core values to influence and motivate those around you

Experience in managing large scale initiatives across a variety of products, business lines, and technology

Ability to build and maintain relationships across key stakeholders and help to drive strategic goals and priorities

Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex data for executive audiences.

Expertise in risk management, budgeting, and resource planning.

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.

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 $120,000 and $173,000 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 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.