Product and Delivery Manager - Data Lineage and Metadata Management

Program Description:

We are working on an exciting new initiative to build an Enterprise Knowledge Graph by harnessing the power of Graph and Semantic technologies along with Big Data and other innovative technologies to map complex business, application, data, and infrastructure asset relationships to facilitate data-driven insights and decision making.

Across our business divisions, as we strive to understand risk impact, optimize cost, assess business resiliency, manage change, and identify opportunities - all critical to fuel the growth engine -, we need to link vast amount of data of different types and forms across heterogeneous data sources across the Firm to generate meaningful intelligence. The underlying data will describe the Firm's businesses, business processes and various operational assets required to support those businesses (systems, technology infrastructure, datacenter facilities, workforce, workforce facilities, external supplier services and industry utilities).

Role:
The Firmwide Data Office department is recruiting for an enthusiastic, dynamic Product and Delivery Manager for this innovative program that plans to harness the power of Graph & Semantic Technologies to build an Enterprise Knowledge Graph and solve complex business problems around Data Lineage, Metadata Management, Data protection and overall data strategy.

As a member of our Software Development team, we look first and foremost for people who are passionate about solving business problems through innovation and engineering practices. You'll be required to apply your depth of knowledge and expertise to all aspects of the software development lifecycle, as well as partner with stakeholders to stay focused on business goals. We embrace a culture of experimentation and constantly strive for improvement and learning. You'll work in a collaborative, trusting, thought-provoking environment-one that encourages diversity of thought and creative solutions that are in the best interests of our customers globally. You'll combine your design and development expertise with a never-ending quest to create innovative technology through solid engineering practices. You'll work with highly inspired and inquisitive team of technologists who are developing & delivering top quality technology products to our clients & stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee end to end project & delivery management functions such as requirements, scope, prioritization, roadmap/plan, budget, resource planning, dependency & change management and stakeholder management
• Manage and oversee various Product management functions such as requirements & use case capture, backlog maintenance & grooming
• Utilize various techniques like Design thinking, user journey mapping, value stream mapping to envision new ideas & product features. Take new feature ideas from ideation / exploration with customers to delivery planning and full production rollout, including communication and adoption plan
• Work closely with business and technology stakeholders to align development priorities & planning with Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree and solid 10+ years' experience with Technology product and delivery management functions
• 6+ years of hands-on product management as well as business & data analysis experience in a fast-paced agile development environment
• Prior experience in roles and functions that are highly data-driven and that required understanding of data and technology architectures as related to business requirements, use-cases, and functional designs
• Experience building solutions for data lineage, metadata management, data catalogs, data governance, data quality improvements, taxonomies
• A combination of deep technical knowledge, program management expertise as well as customer & delivery focused mindset
• Strong ability to discuss requirements, user stories and technical solution details with the development team, while also clearly communicating product features, roadmap and business value to senior business and technology stakeholders
• An outstanding ability to analyze problems with keen attention to the details, apply quantitative analytical approaches, communicate effectively and concisely, and work well in cross-functional teams
• Experience delivering user experiences that are empowering and well-designed, preferably including data visualization
• Self-starter with strong creative problem solving, facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Banking or Capital Markets and familiar with current regulations such as BCBS 239, IFRS, CCAR and relevant data governance & data management requirements
• Experience with knowledge graph development or information management

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.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $160,000 and $210,000 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's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees.

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, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).