ProductProject Manager Vice President

Our team is responsible for the successful execution of MSCIs Index operating plan as well as the delivery of One MSCI product launches. We serve as the driving force behind key initiatives taking ownership of projects and representing senior leaderships vision as if they were directly present.

We lead multiple initiatives in parallel working closely and collaboratively across functions to ensure high-quality and timely delivery. Our role requires us to step in where needed to address gaps and prevent projects from derailing while also ensuring those gaps are sustainably resolved for future initiatives.

We proactively anticipate potential obstacles and take action early to mitigate risks before they impact progress. When unexpected challenges arise we quickly bring together the right stakeholders and decision-makers to realign resolve issues and keep projects on track.

Through strong ownership foresight and cross-functional collaboration our team ensures the successful delivery of strategic priorities and drives impact across the organization.

As a Vice President you will take on a leadership role in driving the successful execution of MSCIs index initiatives operating at the intersection of product strategy and addition to core responsibilities you will be expected to engage in complex high-impact projects that require a higher level of expertise judgment and strategic thinking.

Your key responsibilities include interpreting requirements from senior Index Product leaders and translating them into clear actionable business requirements for Program Managers to effectively scope product and project efforts. You will serve as a critical bridge between strategic vision and execution ensuring alignment across leadership and delivery teams.

You will support and help shape product strategy while leading cross-functional coordination across multiple initiatives. This includes overseeing index-related efforts such as new product launches and client-driven enhancements ensuring they are executed efficiently on time and in line with strategic priorities.

Given the seniority of the role you will proactively engage with senior stakeholders to facilitate trade-off discussions and enable timely decision-making in line with Senior Index Product Leadership guidance. You will play a key role in surfacing priorities aligning stakeholders and accelerating reprioritization conversations when needed ensuring resources remain focused on the firms most critical objectives.

• 8 to 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong leadership and ability to operate effectively in ambiguous fast-paced environments.
• Proven ability to influence and align senior stakeholders ensuring clarity on priorities timelines and outcomes.
• Highly proactive communicator; regularly shares updates risks and key decisions with stakeholders.
• Strong organizational discipline with the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and competing priorities.
• Ability to anticipate challenges early and take action to mitigate risks before impacting delivery.
• Track record of maintaining momentum across projects and driving consistent execution.
• Strong problem-solving skills sound judgment and ability to translate strategy into execution.
• Proficiency with tools such as Jira to manage work track priorities and ensure visibility across tasks and progress.
• Advanced proficiency in leveraging AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT Claude) as a core part of daily workflows.
• Experience building scalable ways of working including developing a digital version of yourself to significantly increase efficiency throughput and impact.

What we offer you

• Transparent compensation schemes and comprehensive employee benefits tailored to your location ensuring your financial security health and overall wellbeing.

• Flexible working arrangements advanced technology and collaborative workspaces.

• A culture of high performance and innovation where we experiment with new ideas and take responsibility for achieving results.

• A global network of talented colleagues who inspire support and share their expertise to innovate and deliver for our clients.

• Global Orientation program to kickstart your journey followed by access to our platform AI Learning Center LinkedIn Learning Pro and tailored learning opportunities for ongoing skills development.

• Multi-directional career paths that offer professional growth and development through new challenges internal mobility and expanded roles.

• We actively nurture an environment that builds a sense of inclusion belonging and connection including eight Employee Resource Groups. All Abilities Asian Support Network Black Leadership Network Climate Action Network Hola! MSCI Pride & Allies Women in Tech and Womens Leadership Forum.

At MSCI we are passionate about what we do and we are inspired by our vision to power better decisions. Youll be part of an industry-leading network of creative curious and entrepreneurial pioneers. This is a space where you can challenge yourself set new standards and perform beyond expectations for yourself our clients and our industry.

MSCI strengthens global markets by connecting participants across the financial ecosystem with a common language. Our research-based data analytics and indexes supported by advanced technology set standards for global investors and help our clients understand risks and opportunities so they can make better decisions and unlock innovation. We serve asset managers and owners private-market sponsors and investors hedge funds wealth managers banks insurers and corporates.

MSCI Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. 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 gender gender identity sexual orientation national origin citizenship disability marital and civil partnership/union status pregnancy (including unlawful discrimination on the basis of a legally protected parental leave) veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. MSCI is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process please email and indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please note this e-mail is intended only for individuals who are requesting a reasonable workplace accommodation; it is not intended for other inquiries.

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