EMEA Corporate Real Estate Project Delivery Lead

EMEA Corporate Real Estate Project Delivery Lead, Vice President
London
JR033387

We're seeking someone to join our team as EMEA Corporate Real Estate Project Delivery Lead to guide real estate project design and execution phases of CAT A and CAT B fit-outs across EMEA. This role will provide direction in design and construction to a team of project managers, and develop innovative solutions to optimise delivery and satisfy client needs.

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 the Construction Management, which designs, sources, and oversees all construction projects from start to finish, as well as coordinating office moves and new space readiness.

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:
• You will guide a team of internal project managers in the design and execution phase of CAT A/CAT B fit-out projects across EMEA, supported by an internal and external team of designers and engineers.
• Advise project managers on implications of different technical choices and guide them in directing the clients to the best solution for the firm. Champion risk identification and mitigation in design and construction stages. 
• Oversee the design development phase of projects, ensuring timely engagement with other Morgan Stanley corporate functions (e.g. Corporate Security, Guest Services, Technology, Multimedia). Active engagement with the 'Workplace and Design' and Engineering teams to deliver and provide continuous improvement to the Firm's Guidelines
• You will help define the strategy for sourcing of project external consultants and oversee the tendering activities, alongside the internal Sourcing team. You will identify opportunities to establish long-term partnerships with services and product providers.
• You will report to the EMEA head of capital management, who oversees the EMEA portfolio capital plan, from strategy to delivery. As part of your role, you will engage with senior leaders, including country managers, to present, influence and discuss project progress and decisions. Excellent communication and presentation skills are critical. 
• Through effective communication, develop strong rapports with senior corporate function leaders to become a trusted partner. Reinforce a culture of collaboration and result-driven behaviour within the project management teams and other stakeholders. 

What you’ll bring to the role: 
• At least 6 years' relevant experience would generally be expected to find the skills required for this role
• An architect or construction manager with experience in design and construction of corporate fit outs, MEP infrastructure and complex/regulated environments. Previous experience in banking/financial services and listed buildings would be advantageous.
• Strong sourcing management and commercial skills, particularly in relationship to performance-based contracting and partnerships with service/product providers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with track record of regular and effective communication with senior leadership. Experience in change management in corporate, high-demanding environments. 
• Demonstrative capabilities in team management, process optimization and innovation. Contribute creative ideas, think outside of the box and bring best practices to evolving policy and process. 
• Experience in Middle East is advantageous. Fluency in languages is advantageous.

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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