Executive Director - Head of Leadership, Engagement & Workforce Transformation for Tech & Ops

Morgan Stanley

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On-site
Location
New York, NY
Salary
$195,000–$275,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago

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This role $235k
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This role pays more than 57% of similar roles. Most pay $184,900–$254,925 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $235k versus about $220k for comparable roles.

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About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a global financial services firm providing investment banking, securities, wealth management, and investment management services to corporations, governments, institutions, and individuals. Industry: Investment Banking & Financial Services

Morgan Stanley currently has 31 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Executive Director - Head of Leadership, Engagement & Workforce Transformation for Tech & Ops

This senior leadership development specialist role within Morgan Stanley’s Technology & Operations team focuses on designing and executing a comprehensive framework to enhance leadership capabilities and workforce readiness in an era of rapid technological change. The individual will collaborate closely with HR and business leaders to develop targeted learning programs for emerging talent, foster adaptability among leaders, and promote continuous innovation. Key responsibilities include strengthening employee engagement through strategic initiatives that leverage data-driven insights and feedback, as well as partnering with HR on succession planning and workforce wellbeing during organizational transformations. Ideal candidates possess over a decade of experience in Talent Development or Organizational Development within the financial services or high-growth tech sectors, along with expertise in navigating automation and AI impacts on workforces. Strong analytical skills are essential for measuring the effectiveness of leadership development programs and contributing to long-term talent planning efforts.

What you'll do

  • Design and execute a multi-level leadership development framework to manage change in technology-enabled workforces.
  • Equip leaders with skills to redeploy talent as automation transforms traditional roles.
  • Develop targeted learning experiences for emerging leaders and high-potential talent across Tech & Ops.
  • Establish practices that foster adaptability, continuous learning, and innovation among employees.
  • Partner with HR and business leaders to align leadership development programs with career progression frameworks.
  • Contribute to succession planning by identifying critical capabilities and development priorities within Tech & Ops.
  • Provide thought leadership on workforce insights to support long-term talent planning and organizational transformation.

What we're looking for

  • 10+ years experience in Talent Development or Organizational Development within Financial Services or high-growth Tech environment.
  • Expertise in workforce transformation, including automation, AI, and evolving technologies' impact on leadership and employee engagement.
  • Proven ability to design and execute multi-level leadership development frameworks for managing change and technology-enabled workforces.
  • Strong partnership skills with HR and business leaders to align talent strategies with organizational goals and succession planning.
  • Analytical mindset with demonstrated success in establishing metrics and measuring the effectiveness of workforce transformation initiatives.

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