VP Project Manager - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Blackrock, Inc.

Description

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? With over $10 trillion of assets, we have an outstanding responsibility: our technology and services empower millions of investors to save for retirement, pay for college, buy a home, and improve their financial well-being.

The EMEA Change Team is part of Global Fund Distribution Services (GFDS) within BlackRock's Technology & Operations division and has responsibility for managing all change initiatives that impact 2 teams within GFDS; EMEA Transfer Agency Services (TAS) and Fund Distribution Operations (FDO).

We are seeking a Vice President to become part of the GFDS EMEA Change Team, with responsibility for leading a program of change initiatives for FDO.

The role will require a wide skillset including business and technical knowledge, program management, project management and execution, strategic and consultative thinking.

We are helping drive the multi-year transformation of the FDO oversight model and leading the industry in developing technology with our partners to automate a scalable operational process.

You will help with the operating model design, execution and delivery while collaborating and building strategic partnerships with business functions across BlackRock to help FDO achieve their goals.

Projects and roles are assigned not just based on successful delivery, but also on individual development objectives and career aspirations.

Lead virtual teams and partner with business leaders to drive strategic projects, including complex client and technology mandates and commercial opportunities, to completion
Develop project plans with measurable goals, drive consensus and communicate plans and results to stakeholders and management using comprehensive reporting tools and metrics
Ensure project deliverables are executed in a timely and controlled manner
Own and maintain a robust Project Management Office (PMO)
Identify areas for improvement in business processes and technology tools, with a lens on risk management and mitigation
Develop content knowledge and the ability to absorb and synthesize data/information
Use your creativity and initiative to develop high impact materials for communication and to help with decision making
7-10 years of experience in asset management or financial services
~ Familiarity with asset management middle and back-office functions
~ Confidence that you will flourish on a fast-paced and high-profile project
~ Demonstrative experience of working on large, enterprise level projects
~ Effective project management skills
~ Experience of successfully leading projects, influencing others and gaining consensus
~ A reputation as a good/flexible communicator and the ability to distil sophisticated concepts and information
~ Strong in MS Office skills – PowerPoint, Excel, Word and SmartSheet

Candidate must have flexibility to accommodate changing priorities across projects and portfolios and be able to bring a positive and creative approach to problem solving

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; 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.

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; 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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We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.

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