Project Manager, Aladdin Client Transformation, Associate

About this role

Project Manager
 

At BlackRock, we are seeking a dynamic Project Manager, Associate to join our Aladdin Client Transformation team. This role offers an outstanding opportunity to immerse yourself in the Private Markets industry and develop client consulting skills. For the most ambitious candidates, there is ample opportunity to grow alongside BlackRock and take on significant responsibilities from day one. We offer a comprehensive range of benefits, continuous personal development, and training for those pursuing a career in Asset Management and Software implementations.

Job Description

As a Project Manager, Associate, you will be crucial in delivering value to our existing eFront clients, improving their business performance, and showcasing the latest functionalities. Your tasks will involve gathering requirements, planning projects, managing risks, overseeing budgets, and ensuring the timely delivery of outstanding outcomes. Candidates with knowledge of eFront or relevant business/technical expertise and excellent communication skills are highly desirable.

Your Tasks

• Assume overall responsibility for delivering client requirements in line with standard methodologies, managing key elements such as scope, deliverables, resources, timelines, and budget.
• Develop achievable baselined plans and ensure successful implementation by monitoring breakthrough achievements.
• Manage and communicate all deviations from the plan.
• Monitor and control projects by actively identifying, tracking, managing, mitigating, and resolving project issues and risks.
• Provide requested internal and external reporting.
• Collaborate with project team members to build consensus on challenging issues.
• Communicate requirements and actively set & manage expectations to ensure all team members and collaborators are accountable for their roles in the project's overall success.
• Track and store project artifacts.
• Manage key collaborators by setting accurate expectations, ensuring accurate communication, and managing crises.
   

Must have:

• Bachelor or master’s degree in Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Organizational Sciences, or related software engineering background.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills – demonstrate integrity at all times.
   

Should have:

• Strong organizational skills.
• Good time management and the ability to multi-task and manage multiple clients simultaneously.
• A great teammate able to work autonomously.
• A ‘can do’ attitude – willingness to accept challenges.
• Interest in the functional aspects of the product.
• Knowledge of the Finance industry.
   

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of eFront Invest.
• Familiarity with standard reporting tools such as SSRS, Tableau, Power BI, etc.
• Proficiency in C# or another object-oriented language.
• Previous work experience will be positively considered.
• Understanding of client requirements and the ability to provide solutions.
• Knowledge of SQL.
• Experience in developing customized reports and dashboards (basic FrontScript (SAS-like) and SQL).
• Skills in implementing and configuring systems to match client needs (basic JavaScript, VB, SQL).

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.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.