Software Engineering Manager

We're seeking someone to join as a Software Engineering Manager to join our team as a team to support engineering teams, drive technical strategy and innovation, and ensure high-quality software delivery aligned with business objectives.

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 Software Engineering position at Vice President level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.

Since 1935, Morgan Stanley is known as a global leader in financial services, always evolving and innovating to better serve our clients and our communities in more than 40 countries around the world.

What you'll do in the role:

- Lead multiple software engineering teams, overseeing project portfolios and deliverables.

- Define and implement strategies for optimizing software development processes and workflows.

- Manage senior technical leads and architects to drive innovation and technical excellence.

- Partner with business leaders to align technology initiatives with organizational goals.

- Provide strategic direction for software engineering function, setting long-term objectives.

- Evaluate and recommend tools, platforms, and methodologies to improve efficiency.

- Represent the software engineering function in executive meetings and planning sessions.

- Drive Innovation and excellence in software design and architecture, promoting best practices and ensuring high quality

- software development.

- Act as a Technical thought leader, staying current on industry trends and advancements to drive continuous improvement.

What you'll bring to the role:

- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing and leading software development teams to deliver high-quality products on

- time and within budget.

- Strong understanding of software development methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum, and DevOps, with the ability to

- implement best practices.

- Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and executives.

- Proven track record in strategic planning, resource allocation, and project management to drive successful software

- development initiatives.

- Ability to analyse and assess technical requirements, risks, & constraints to inform decisions and prioritize tasks accordingly.

- Proficient in software development tools & technologies, strong technical background to guide and support team members.

- Strong problem-solving skills to address complex technical challenges and drive innovation within the software engineering team.

- At least 8 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY:

At Morgan Stanley, we raise, manage and allocate capital for our clients – helping them reach their goals. We do it in a way that’s differentiated – and we’ve done that for 90 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.

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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 opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background.  Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.

Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

For more information, please visit: https://www.morganstanley.com/people-opportunities/eeo .