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We’re seeking someone to join our team as a S enior D ata P roduct leader , where you will own and direct the portfolio of our Snowflake based data products and semantic models , guiding multiple squads to deliver reliable, scalable capabilities that enable firmwide workforce decision-making. In the Human Resources division, we help the firm support and develop its workforce through people's insight, effective service delivery and practical tools that make it easier for employees and managers to get what they need . This role sits within HR Data & Intelligence, which helps the firm make better workforce decisions by turning data into trusted insight and delivering the reporting, platforms and AI-supported capabilities that support people operations and self-service access to workforce insight across HR and the business . Interested in joining a team that combines innovation and execution to build useful things and drive real change? Read on. What you’ll do in the role : • Define and evolve the long-term vision and architecture for HR data capabilities , semantic model design, and Snowflake platform enablement in partnership with HR, Technology, and business stakeholders. • Extend the platform's AI capabilities by supporting t he roadmap for Snowflake Cortex–based conversational insights—partnering across AI/ML, engineering, and UX to deliver trusted, natural-language access to HR data through virtual-agent channels. • Develop a strong product culture , setting clear expectations, coaching, and establishing ways of working that ensure consistent, high - quality delivery. • Own the integrated roadmap , balancing user needs , technical feasib ili ty , and constraints while ensur ing alignment with HR, T echnology and firmwide strategies • Set practical, scalable, organization -facing standards for semantic modeling, data quality, documentation, and governance across squads. • Oversee execution and delivery, ensuring teams effectively dr i ve design, development, testing, rollout, and lifecycle management for their data products. • Partner with senior stakeholders to understand evolving needs, sharpen problem statements, and clarify tradeoffs to support the development of fit for purpose data solutions . What you’ll bring to the role : • Experience shaping team practices , strengthen product discipline, improve decision-making, increase accountability , a n d help teams balance between discovery and delivery. • Expertise in data product strategy, semantic modeling, or data architecture within cloud data environments, ideally including Snowflake. • Ability to set clear standards for product design, data quality, and modeling practices, and ensure consistent adoption across teams. • Strong judgment in balancing stakeholder needs, technical considerations, and product priorities. • Experience partnering with senior stakeholders to understand business needs , reconcile technical constraints and align on expectations • Knowledge of data governance, semantic modeling concepts, and modern data ‑ platform practices to support self ‑ service workforce intelligence . • Clear, structured communication skills , including the ability to translate complex topics for a range of audiences. What you can expect from us : You’ll join a team with a clear mandate, substantive work and no shortage of complex problems to solve. We work at the intersection of business need, product thinking and execution, and we value analytical thinking, innovative but practical solutions, and the ability to move comfortably between strategy, detail and delivery. We set a high bar . For the right person, this role offers the opportunity to take ownership, partner thoughtfully across organizational and geographi c boundaries, and contribute to work that is visible, durable and global in reach. 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. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste morganstanley.com into your browser. Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $160,000 and $222,000 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 is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents. Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. For more information, please visit : morganstanley.com .

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Interested in joining a team that combines innovation and execution to build useful things and drive real change? Read on.
Define and evolve the long-term vision and architecture for HR data capabilities , semantic model design, and Snowflake platform enablement in partnership with HR, Technology, and business stakeholders.
Develop a strong product culture , setting clear expectations, coaching, and establishing ways of working that ensure consistent, high - quality delivery.
Own the integrated roadmap , balancing user needs , technical feasib ili ty , and constraints while ensur ing alignment with HR, T echnology and firmwide strategies
Set practical, scalable, organization -facing standards for semantic modeling, data quality, documentation, and governance across squads.
Oversee execution and delivery, ensuring teams effectively dr i ve design, development, testing, rollout, and lifecycle management for their data products.
Partner with senior stakeholders to understand evolving needs, sharpen problem statements, and clarify tradeoffs to support the development of fit for purpose data solutions .
Experience shaping team practices , strengthen product discipline, improve decision-making, increase accountability , a n d help teams balance between discovery and delivery.
Expertise in data product strategy, semantic modeling, or data architecture within cloud data environments, ideally including Snowflake.
Ability to set clear standards for product design, data quality, and modeling practices, and ensure consistent adoption across teams.
Strong judgment in balancing stakeholder needs, technical considerations, and product priorities.
Experience partnering with senior stakeholders to understand business needs , reconcile technical constraints and align on expectations
Knowledge of data governance, semantic modeling concepts, and modern data ‑ platform practices to support self ‑ service workforce intelligence .
Clear, structured communication skills , including the ability to translate complex topics for a range of audiences.
To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.

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