About this roleDirector, Project ManagementThe Director, Project Management will partner with BlackRock's businesses and technology teams, playing a key role to solve complex problems and deliver strategic transformation initiatives. We're looking for world-class problem solvers who thrive on the details and getting their hands dirty designing and implementing scalable solutions that span process, technology and organizational change. This is an impactful, multi-faceted role that helps equip BlackRock's businesses with the capabilities necessary for an aggressive growth agenda.
Key Responsibilities- Partner with business leads to drive strategic projects and workstreams, including commercial opportunities as well as sophisticated client and technology mandates, from design to completion
- Translate thorny business problems into practical, scalable solutions
- Build alignment across broad stakeholder groups to drive consensus and create transparency, simplifying nuanced issues and communicating progress, risks and outcomes
- Advise business partners on workflow improvements that best leverage our technology and identify potential gains in business processes and technology tools
- Develop program structures, including project objectives with measurable goals, governance and communication models, auditable project artifacts and reference materials
- Design sustainable transition plans and future state designs that enable seamless handovers
Required Experience- Exceptional problem solving and process design capabilities, including assessing current state processes, designing future state solutions and identifying opportunities to improve workflows and technology
- Experience in business process analysis, design and implementation
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to engage senior stakeholders, clearly articulate objectives and translate difficult business needs into structured, executable plans
- Experience leveraging AI and emerging technologies to improve business processes, while understanding where human judgment remains essential and ensuring appropriate governance and accountability
Nice-to-Have Experience- Experience in investment management or a global financial institution
- Proven ability to deliver outcomes in large, matrixed environments
For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$194,000.00 - 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 benefitsTo 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 modelBlackRock'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.
Guidance on AI use for candidatesAt BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work - enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we've provided
guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.
