Associate, Project Manager

About this role

Are you a highly motivated professional looking to elevate your career by joining the world's largest asset manager? Would you thrive in an environment that fosters positive relationships and recognizes outstanding performance, working with both internal partners and clients? We know how important it is to feel valued every single day and be recognized for your contribution. At BlackRock, we strive to empower our employees and effectively engage your involvement in our success. With over $8 trillion of assets, we have an outstanding responsibility: our technology and services empower millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, and improve their financial well-being.

In addition to helping our clients achieve a better financial outcome as an asset manager, BlackRock is an established FinTech with Aladdin® being used by some of the largest institutions and investors in the world. We provide comprehensive investment accounting software and services including financial and regulatory reporting. By deploying Aladdin®, accounting services are offered as a coordinated solution alongside Aladdin’s powerful capabilities to financial institutions globally. 2022 was a record year for Aladdin with over $1.4 billion in revenue, and we’re excited to offer this opportunity to join our growing business.

The Team

The Platform Client Engage (PCE) team is part of the Platform Product office group that handles product and project management requests. We are looking for a Project Manager who can use their skills, enthusiasm, and passion to grow professionally in our team. The Project Manager will plan, prioritize, resource, execute, and finalize projects within the given deadlines and budget. They will also work with senior management and stakeholders to define the project scope, goals, and deliverables that align with the business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Management: Oversee project execution, including planning, timelines, milestones, and objectives, ensuring alignment with business strategies in partnership with senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Scope & Objectives: Clearly define the project's scope, objectives, and expected outcomes, facilitating alignment with broader business objectives.
• Planning & Documentation: Formulate comprehensive project strategies and maintain thorough communication materials.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain clear and consistent communication with project team members and stakeholders, setting and managing expectations effectively.
• Resource Estimation: Accurately estimate the resources and personnel required to fulfill project objectives.
• Risk Management: Actively manage project scope changes, identify potential risks, and develop comprehensive contingency plans.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate and enhance essential business relationships critical to the project's success.
• Change Management: Develop and implement an execution plan that aligns with established Change Management policies and procedures.  

Experience:

• 3+ years of project management experience, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools, such as Smartsheet.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a creative approach to overcoming challenges.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities, with a knack for meeting tight deadlines.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project scopes and business needs.
• A collaborative mindset and experience in building and maintaining strong business relationships.
• Meticulous attention to detail in documenting project processes and outcomes.
• Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field.

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 and Affirmative Action Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

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.