About this role
We are currently looking for Project Manager to join our Aladdin Client Transformation team. The ideal candidate will know and learn all aspects of the Private Markets industry as well as client consulting skills. For the very brightest candidates there is ample opportunity to grow along with the company and take on responsibility literally from day one. BlackRock offers a large scope of benefits, continued personal development and training for anyone looking for a career in Asset Management and Software implementations.
Job Description
The focus of this role will be to work with our clients delivering value to our existing eFront clients helping them improving their business performance and better leverage the latest functionalities. Responsibilities include requirements gathering, project planning, risk management, budget oversight, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality deliverables. The candidate will ideally possess some project management experience or eFront knowledge or business and/or technical expertise as well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Your Tasks
Effective overall responsibility to deliver requirements to clients following our best practices and managing key elements including scope, deliverables, resources, timelines and budget.
Develop achievable baselined plan and deliver to plan by monitoring milestones achievements.
Manage and communicate all deviations from plan.
Monitor and control projects by actively identifying, tracking, managing, mitigating and resolving project issues and risks – provide the requested internal and external reporting
Conduct project meetings and collaborate with project team members to build consensus on challenging issues
Communicate requirements and actively set & manage expectations to ensure all team members and stakeholders are accountable for their role in the project’s overall success
Track and store project artefacts
Manage key stakeholders by setting appropriate expectations, ensure proper communication and manage crisis
Must have:
Bachelor or master’s degree in IT/Finance related degree
5+ years experience
Problem-solving thinking
Strong interpersonal skills – exhibit professionalism at all times
Should have:
Project Management qualifications : PMBOK, PMP, Agile, Six Sigma, Prince 2
Strong organizational skills
Good time management and ability to multi-task and manage multiple clients in parallel
A team player capable to work independently
A ‘can do’ attitude – willingness to accept challenges
Interest in the functional part of the product
Knowledge and Intersest in the Financial industry
Nice to have:
Software Technology experience
Knowledge of eFront Invest and/or private markets business
Previous similar work experience will be positively considered
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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