Job Specifications
We're seeking someone to join our team as a Vice President, EMEA Security Technology and Projects to lead our regional programs which will be to manage security technology initiatives and physical security projects as part of a global security function.
In the Corporate Services division, we empower our businesses by creating collaborative workplace solutions and commercial services that enhance the employee and client experience, while optimizing the value of our sourcing and third-party lifecycle to enable the Firm to do-and-win business. This is a Vice President level position within Security and Investigations.
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
Manage critical security systems and related projects in the EMEA region as part of the global Security Technology program.
Supervise and manage a team of FTE and contingent workers which conduct access control and video management operations for the Firm utilizing an array of technologies, systems and tools.
Supervise and manage external security technology vendors that conduct service and repairs on our electronic security systems. Ensure that master contracts and confidentiality agreements are in place, set scope for projects, obtain price quotes, and, in consultation with the business unit, select the equipment best suited for the project.
Oversee quality assurance (QA) reviews of external electronic security vendor activity ensuring that the QA conducted sufficiently tests the external vendor's installations for high quality workmanship, robustness and completeness.
Review existing technology and processes to assess their effectiveness. Bring ideas and innovations to the Firm to drive efficiency and improve effectiveness ensuring thorough assessments have been carried out and findings have been appropriately distributed.
Develop capital and expense budgets associated with security projects or programs as directed.
Ensure proper coordination and communication with all internal and external parties including IT, appointed architects, engineers, contractors and security vendors.
Conduct acceptance testing of newly installed security systems and equipment. Work with internal and external audit corporate functions in the testing of systems, requirements and security best practices.
Assign projects, monitor workloads, and ensure team members meet deadlines, budgets, and quality standards. Present project updates, reports, and recommendations to senior leadership and clients as needed. Maintain accurate project documentation, including budgets, schedules, as-builts, change orders, and compliance records.
What You'll Bring To The Role
Minimum five to ten years of experience in physical security, technical security and security project management experience working in a similar role.
Previous experience managing security system integration vendors.
Broad experience in developing technical and physical security concepts/designs, preferably in the financial sector.
Knowledge of both physical and technical security systems, with proven commercial experience.
Excellent negotiation, analytical, problem resolution skills
Ability to effectively handle difficult requests, builds trusting, long-term relationships with clients, helps the client to identify/define needs and manages client/business expectations.
A proven sharp thinker, who actively thinks ahead, anticipates questions, plans for contingencies, finds alternative solutions and identifies clear objectives. Sees the big picture and effectively analyses complex issues.
Good presentation skills and comfortable working at all levels across an organization.
Advanced knowledge of statutory and regulatory requirements related to building design.
Expert knowledge of physical security systems and methodologies.
Faultless integrity and excellent customer service experience.
Ability to travel (10-20%)
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 89 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 benefi
About the Company
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in 42 countries, our firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals.
We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have always defined the firm and everything we do is guided by our five core values: Do the right thing, put cl...
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