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How much do vp application development jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for vp application development in the United States is $152,393.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $129,500.00 and $175,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a VP of Application Development, and why are they important?

To thrive as a VP of Application Development, you need deep expertise in software engineering, project management, and leadership, typically supported by a bachelor's or master's degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with development frameworks, cloud platforms, agile methodologies, and certifications like PMP or Scrum Master are highly valuable. Outstanding strategic thinking, communication, and team-building skills help drive innovation and align technical goals with business objectives. These skills are essential for successfully leading development teams, delivering robust applications, and achieving organizational growth.

What does a VP of Application Development do?

A VP of Application Development oversees the planning, design, and implementation of software applications within an organization. They lead teams of developers, manage project timelines and budgets, and ensure that applications meet business needs and technical standards. This role also involves collaborating with stakeholders, setting strategic direction for application architecture, and staying up-to-date with emerging technologies to drive innovation. They often play a key part in hiring and mentoring technical staff as well.

What are some common challenges faced by a VP of Application Development when aligning technology initiatives with business goals?

A VP of Application Development often encounters challenges in bridging the gap between evolving business objectives and the technical roadmap. Balancing the demands for rapid innovation with maintaining system stability and scalability requires effective prioritization and stakeholder communication. Additionally, managing cross-functional teams and ensuring consistent adoption of best practices can be complex, especially in organizations with legacy systems. Successful VPs proactively foster collaboration between IT and business units to align strategy, resolve conflicts, and drive value.
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Infographic showing various Vp Application Development job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $152,393 per year, or $73.3 per hour.
Vice President, Application Support

Vice President, Application Support

Morgan Stanley

Alpharetta, GA • On-site

$177K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Morgan Stanley rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 147 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

38th of 138 rated financial services


Job description

Company Profile:
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment, and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide, including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.
In Technology, 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.
What you'll do in the role:
Morgan Stanley Services Group, Inc. is seeking a Vice President, Application Support in Alpharetta, GA to be responsible for the day-to-day support of wealth management technology related outages, collaboration on technology projects focused on stability, optimization, business impact analysis, and associated risk-related methodologies. Responsible for the overall stability of Wealth Management Investment Management application platforms, participation on key optimization initiatives, and collaboration with multiple technical teams. Partner with Wealth Management business units, management, and staff to collect, analyze, and make recommendations on optimizing the platform. Debug, conduct issue analysis and troubleshoot, and work with business and technical colleagues to provide reviews and recommendations to avoid any future application issues. Produce guidance documentation, standards and procedures, products assessments, and training material.
What you'll bring to the role:
-Requires a Bachelor's in Engineering (any), Computer Science, or related field of study.
-Requires five (5) years of experience in the position offered or five (5) years as a Production Support; Project Manager; Consultant; or related occupation in the technology field.
-Requires five (5) years of experience with the following skills:
  • Java REST web services;
  • Spring Boot;
  • Angular;
  • Informatica MDM;
  • SQL queries;
  • COBOL;
  • JCL;
  • ITIL; and
  • SDLC.

-Requires four (4) years of experience with the following skills:
  • IBM BPM and IBM ODM;
  • DB2;
  • TWS;
  • Autosys;
  • Splunk;
  • Apica;
  • Prometheus and Grafana;
  • Appdynamics;
  • Agile;
  • Scrum;
  • DevOps; and
  • Wealth Management.

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 $177,000 and $177,000 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.

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