Overview
Wealth Management (WM) Platforms manages platforms across WM channels and client segments to provide a unified digital experience, unlock growth, and deliver efficiencies for Advisors, Clients, and Institutions. WM Platforms consists of sub-teams including Field Experience & Platforms, Digital Client Experience & Platforms, Workplace Platforms, Automation & Workflow Solutions, Digital Trading & Investing, UX Design & Research, Strategy & Execution, Business Control & Support, and the Chief Operating Office. The Morgan Stanley Design Systems and Research Center for Excellence (COE) supports 500+ tools for Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors and more. Our mission is to help design, product, and tech partners build more effective, user-centered experiences through a cohesive design system. We are seeking a UX COE Program Manager, Associate, to implement process and structure, strengthen partner relationships, and address growth-stage challenges.
Responsibilities
- Support and assist in optimizing processes, tools, calendar, and workflows across UX Centers of Excellence (COE).
- Define and lead team meetings and team retrospectives.
- Perform backlog refinement for the Research team.
- Lead Scrum and Agile ceremonies for the design language team, while staying connected to Agile teams within Wealth Management Technology.
- Assist in assessing changing project scopes and staffing needs on the research and design language teams.
- Support tooling and vendor relationships; plan internal and external workshops.
- Support maintenance and governance of the Research Repository.
Qualifications
- 3+ years' experience as a member of a design team or front-end development team, with experience in a support or associate role.
- Knowledge of the Agile process and Scrum ceremonies.
- Understanding of how user experience design and research teams work and their role within the product and development lifecycle.
- Experience working in financial services or comparable industries, supporting complex projects with multiple inputs and phases.
- Established relationships and ability to support multi-disciplinary teams and stakeholders across the organization.
- Natural communicator; experience partnering and building bridges with stakeholders, teams, and agencies.
- Organized with the ability to support high-complexity workflows across moving teams.
Why Morgan Stanley
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer work-life balance, a clear career path, and comprehensive benefits. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and supporting professional growth. You will be encouraged to bring your own perspective to discussions, with opportunities to collaborate across the organization.
What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley
We are dedicated to maintaining excellence and integrity. Our values include putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back. You will work with diverse, talented teams across 42 countries, with opportunities for career development and a broad benefits program. For details on locations and benefits, please visit the company site.
Salary range for the position: $80,000–$105,000 per year. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, Paid Time Off, holidays, 401(k), and other perks. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more.
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, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Project Management and Information Technology