Change And Release Manager, Vp

We are looking for a Release and Change Manager with a keen focus on managing risk associated with changes in a dynamic environment. This is a highly visible and critical role, which will be leveraged for managing the Release and Change aspects of SDLC. This person will be responsible for releases from end to end and performing change management on all changes going into production, while ensuring policy compliance and proper risk assessment. The right candidate will have a keen focus on managing risk associated with changes in a dynamic environment. This candidate will understand the managed release environment, and ability to collaborate with globally dispersed teams. This candidate will have a deep understanding of branching strategies, CICD pipeline management, Code build management and versioning, and deployment methodologies.
The right candidate will have a keen focus on managing risk associated with changes in a dynamic environment (~120K changes per year).

TECHNOLOGY
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 Lead Software Engineering position at Director Level, which is part of the job family responsible for developing and maintaining software solutions that support business needs.
Morgan Stanley is an industry leader in financial services, known for mobilizing capital to help governments, corporations, institutions, and individuals around the world achieve their financial goals.
Interested in joining a team that's eager to create, innovate and make an impact on the world? Read on.
What you'll do in the role:
Collaborate with a 24/7 team of Release and Change Engineers located in multiple locations and regions and partners in ApplicationDevelopment, Technology Delivery Management, and other areas as needed.
Manage key aspects of releases and changes across the life cycle.
Ensure proper monitoring, management reporting and governance supporting the delivery efforts.
Perform Deployment analysis and scheduling of deployment tasks.
Create consolidated implementation plan for the change packages consisting of approved and aligned changes.
Analyze the risk associated with each change event and determine the mitigation plan for successful delivery.
Manage communication around each change event as needed.
Provide metrics and status reporting before, during, and after the change window.
Management of issues and risks during the change window and escalate as needed to the right stakeholders.
Perform retrospectives after the releases to follow-up on any issues related to the release and ensure appropriate closure of action items.

What you'll bring to the role:
Ability to create program roadmaps, manage the program work, direct team resources, and deliver as per the roadmap in a timely fashion.
Skilled at building consensus and negotiating solutions and communicating with all levels of the organization.
Proven ability to work and deliver under pressure, and drive multiple programs simultaneously, switching priorities, as necessary. 
Understanding of the Information technology risk landscape in financial services or another highly regulated industry.
In-depth knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and MS Office Products
Ability to think creatively, proactively, and independently (meeting facilitation, reporting, managing sensitive data and reporting to senior management).
Proficient knowledge of ITIL including but not limited to Availability Management, Service Continuity Management, Change Management, SDLC, and related IT Services such as Incident and Problem Management, Change Management Database (CMDB), etc. 
Strong interpersonal skills – ability to influence outcomes through negotiation and persuasion.
7+ Years of Experience and an ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends as needed.

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 85 years. At our foundation are five core values — putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back — that guide our more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. Our Firm is differentiated by the caliber of our diverse team, while our company culture and commitment to inclusion define our legacy and shape our future, helping to strengthen our business and bring value to clients around the world. Learn more about how we put this commitment to action: morganstanley.com/diversity 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.
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. United States (All States) 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. Asia and India Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).
Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $140,000 and $190,000 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.
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