Associate - Scrum Master

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 a Scrum Master position at Associate level, which is part of the job family responsible for overseeing and leading the execution of multiple projects and/or programs, working closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Includes program management and related project support roles.

Interested in joining a team that’s eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on.

We are seeking an experienced Scrum Master to support multiple projects and initiatives under various teams in Wealth Management Technology. As part of this role, the candidate is expected to actively have strong Scrum Master Skills. The candidate will work closely with all the critical stakeholders to successfully steer towards successful project outcomes. The candidate will work on multiple technology projects/ work initiatives supporting the Wealth Management Business.

The candidate will work with all the core development teams, other support teams, and drive efficient planning and execution. Understanding business demands will definitely help in informed decisions in all areas of our team. The position offers an interesting mix of business and technical aspects. It is important to stress that strong interpersonal skills and team spirit are required in addition to the ability to proficiently deliver verbal and written communications.

This is a team that works extensively with other IT members in all MSWM locations. This job demands strong work ethic and requires extensive hands‑on, active participation. The candidate will work with the WM Technology Delivery Management team, working on various deliveries. This candidate will be reporting to the Fleet Delivery Lead in Alpharetta and work in collaboration with the Dev, QA and other PM/BA teams across global Morgan Stanley offices.

Candidate will be working on Firm priority programs and MS Digital Business Automation and be responsible for program delivery, execution and support. Candidate should be able to work in a dynamic environment with limited or no supervision. Should be comfortable and manage time working with global team on multiple initiatives. Candidate will be able to extract, explore, mine and experiment with data to answer critical business problems and document data flow.

• Identify and analyze opportunities and make tactical/strategic recommendations
• Deep skills in program management tools, including Microsoft Project, Access, Word, Excel, Visio, and SharePoint.
• Hands on project management approach that includes a proven track record of project/program execution
• Plan and conduct relevant meetings with key stakeholders.
• Self‑motivated with exceptional oral and written communication skills, ability to communicate clearly and concisely

• 4+ years of program and project management experience with an ability to think tactically as well as strategically while coordinating cross functional teams in a matrixed environment.
• Demonstrated capabilities in successfully leading enterprise wide programs and projects.
• High degree of business acumen and technical competency; ability to balance and bridge technology and business needs; project and program management
• Management of core functions including business requirements elaboration, systems and process flow analysis, meeting critical milestones and deliverables that are time and scope bound.
• Collaboration across technology organization, providing sound business analysis, process and change leadership within a maturing, Agile PDLC framework.
• Develop and continually revise (in partnership with other teams where necessary) suitable processes and guidelines to ensure appropriate application development standards are available to guide all the participant teams.
• Provide thought leadership and recommendations to management based on best practices and experience working in a global and diverse environment.
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