Morgan Stanley

IT / Infrastructure Project Manager - VP

London

PT-JR010979

Morgan Stanley are looking to for an infrastructure / IT project manager from the financial services industry with experience in provisioning and installing electronic trading infrastructure and/or low latency technology.

The role will focus on critical day-to-day activities including Data Center network switch installations, CoLocation builds, external client connectivity, extranet services and ordering of cross-connects. This role is hands-on, in a fast paced and high-volume environment. As an IT project manager, you would be responsible for multiple ongoing projects throughout their execution cycle to ensure success as defined by adherence to standards of scope and timeline. As a member of the team, you will own the installation and coordination of new electronic trading infrastructure bringing full lifecycle project management. The candidate will collaborate with partners in the business, technology and risk and control functions. This role is not application focused but rather network infrastructure readiness in the low / ultra-low latency arena.

The Morgan Stanley electronic and algorithmic trading platform is the core infrastructure behind the success of the Morgan Stanley Equities business and continues to be a primary driver of future growth and success in the industry.

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 Infrastructure Project Manager position at VP level, which is part of the job family responsible for driving innovation, developing technology roadmaps, and providing vision and strategic direction to align technology initiatives with long-term business objectives, fostering a culture of excellence, growth and transformation 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:

• Own project execution / network deployment of electronic trading infrastructure across various

North America Data Centers

• Engage Equinix CoLocation providers to arrange and install cross connects
• Ensure electronic trading infrastructure readiness for ultra-low latency trading
• Coordinate 3rd party / external client connectivity
• Manage network hardware inventory
• Engage business unit and stakeholders to ensure project success
• Develop project schedules, maintain issues, and risk logs
• Partner with telecom carriers to procure leased lines and circuits
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team

What you'll bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field, or

equivalent experience

• 15 years of technology project management experience
• Financial services firm / industry
• Coordination with various managers and technical personnel during all project phases
• Experience in running physical infrastructure or engineering related programs/projects.
• Intermediate-level knowledge in one or more of the following: LAN, WAN, Telecommunications, Datacentre

Facilities

• Proven ability to manage delivery/execution of a wide range of tasks and initiatives.
• Proven ability to work in a fast paced highly demanding environment.
• Experience working with client facing groups, market data teams and a full knowledge of exchanges [NYSE,

Nasdaq, BATS.etc)

• Knowledge of computer networking topology.
• Familiar with network infrastructure, IT Infrastructure, and network architecture.
• Knowledge of and the low latency and real time market data environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple strategic initiatives simultaneously
• Proficiency with project management and strategic planning tools
• Knowledge of working with data B2B providers like BT and TNS.
• Proven experience developing partnerships with and successfully coordinating across various Business,

Technology, Operations, Control partners and stakeholders.

• Strong written and verbal communications skills, ability to interact at all levels of the organization and tailor

messages appropriately.

• Strong presentation skills, including ability to synthesize large amounts of data and information to create polished

presentations for management.

• Independent self-starter who can manage multiple activities to aggressive deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn the business and understand detailed requirements.
• Experience working with cross functional teams, including Operations, Design/Arch Technology, Risk and

Compliance.

• Highly skilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, Visio, and MS Teams.
• Knowledge and experience in workflow management software (e.g., Jira) and ServiceNow.
• Expertise in all Microsoft Office tools, especially Power Point, Excel, and Microsoft Project.
• Familiarity with Agile, Kanban, JIRA practices and methodology
• Ability to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement
• Experience with Cisco and Arista equipment
• CCNA Preferred

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 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.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements:

If this role is deemed a Certified role and may require the role holder to hold mandatory regulatory qualifications or the minimum qualifications to meet internal company benchmarks.

Flexible work statement

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.

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