Vice President, Transformation Greater Chicago, IL Area

The Company is seeking a Transformation Officer for its Client Onboarding and Reference Data Services (CORDS) division. This senior, strategic role is pivotal in driving large-scale agile transformations and digitization projects to enhance the client lifecycle management process. The successful candidate will be responsible for owning the strategic change agenda, ensuring the effective deployment of transformational initiatives, and realizing benefits through change impact tracking. Key responsibilities include managing and executing project roadmaps, establishing agile/change management practices, and leading a team of product owners, agile practitioners, and scrum masters. The role demands a strong transformation mindset, advanced knowledge of change management applications, and the ability to influence stakeholders and manage cross-functional teams. Applicants for the Transformation Officer position should have a background in agile project management, UAT oversight, and a proven track record of delivering value in alignment with business goals. The role requires a candidate with a strong focus on innovation, a collaborative leadership approach, and a commitment to creating an environment where teams can thrive. Advanced knowledge of change management applications, particularly Jira, DevOps tools, and EUC, is essential. The ideal candidate will be data and metrics-driven, with the ability to provide instant access to portfolio metrics for data-driven decision-making. A transformation officer at the company is expected to have a deep understanding of AI and its applications in the business, as well as a strong background in stakeholder management and communication.

Hiring Company

Morgan Stanley