Director, Operations Project Manager

BlackRock • New York, NY

46d • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits.
• strong retirement plan
• tuition reimbursement
• comprehensive healthcare
• support for working parents
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director