Head of White space and Cabling Infrastructure, VP

We're seeking someone to join our team as a Head of White space and Cabling Infrastructure to manage the firms power and data cabling infrastructure and act as SME for communications rooms in the region and all applicable standards.

In the Corporate Services division, we provide solutions that enable Morgan Stanley's workforce, across our global workplace locations, to effectively and efficiently work in the service of our clients. This is a VP position within Property Services, which manages the daily operations of our facilities.

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:

-Provide subject matter expertise and strategic direction to Corporate Services and Technology for Cabling and Power Design, Maintenance and Operation; monitor recurring spend and usage through monthly metrics and budget review; create/publish monthly and year-end budgets and transparency reporting.

-Develop, present and manage scope, budget and operational plans for all power & cabling projects, including project cost tracking and reporting.

-Manage consulting staff, union and non-union trades, suppliers and 3rd party vendors, ensuring 24/7 coverage for emergency or "break fix" events, resolving issues with trades and vendors (delivery delays, manpower scheduling problems, workmanship deficiencies, etc.) and apply skill in formal and informal vendor negotiation (bid documents and scopes of work/costs).

-Direct management of vendors for IT equipment rack and stack of equipment, and management of DCIM tools.

-Manage and implement Change Management process for the region

-Be responsible for ensuring all operations are carried out in line with global standards and policies

-Be responsible for compiling and maintaining White space capacity metrics to assist with future whitespace design

What you'll bring to the role:

-Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) degree or equivalent business experience

-10 years + network cabling and white space experience, with at least 5 years in operations management and 4 years within the financial sector

-Industry certification (CDCMP, CDCDP. RCDD etc)

-Vendor and contract management experience

-Superior client and customer relationship skills, effective time management skills, verbal and written communication skills

-Ability to work effectively with all levels of personnel including a cross functional team environment

-Familiarity with DCIM tools managing cabling, patching and environmentals

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 will find trusted colleagues, committed mentors and a culture that values diverse perspectives, individual intellect and cross-collaboration. We 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.

Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $120,000 and $200,000 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.

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.

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.

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).