Director, Operations Project Manager

About this role

At BlackRock, our mission is simple: to help clients build a better financial future. We are a diverse team of innovators and problem-solvers, united by a passion for continuous improvement and delivering exceptional experiences for colleagues and clients alike. 
 

Our culture values respect, inclusion, and diversity, while encouraging challenge, growth, and feedback. We believe people thrive when their work, home, and community are supported. Here, you’ll find a fast-paced, collaborative environment, competitive and forward-thinking benefits, and the flexibility to shape your role around your aspirations. 

Technology & Operations' Business Operations team connects the core capabilities that power the operating engine behind whole portfolio investment management. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Director - Operational Product Manager to join our Portfolio Services group. This role is pivotal in driving overall product strategy and leading cross-functional projects to successful completion. The ideal candidate will be deployed to various functional teams to facilitate transformation and ensure the seamless execution of key projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive the overall product strategy to evolve the platform in response to internal and external client needs, thereby increasing revenue opportunities for the firm.

• Partner with investment teams, users, technology leaders, and other stakeholders (e.g., sales, marketing, engineers) to shape the vision for the next version of the platform and define the overall deployment strategy.

• Innovate, conceptualize, design, and pilot new capabilities to enhance the platform.

• Establish processes and frameworks for continuous improvement of the platform to enhance stability, reliability, and performance.

• Lead cross-functional projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines.

• Deploy to different functional teams to support transformation initiatives and drive operational excellence.

• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to measure the success of product initiatives and make data-driven decisions.

You have…

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Proven experience in product management, with a focus on complex operational and transformational projects within the investment cycle.

• Familiarity with large regulatory efforts, such as T+1 and FINRA Rule 4210.

• Experience working in the Aladdin investment management platform.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$173,500.00 - USD$270,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

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BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.

 

BlackRock is committed to full inclusion of all qualified individuals and to providing reasonable accommodations or job modifications for individuals with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation/adjustments are needed throughout the employment process, please email [email protected]. All requests are treated in line with our privacy policy.

BlackRock will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in a manner consistent with the requirements of the law, including any applicable fair chance law.