Project Management Vice President - LON
Description About this role BlackRock is a leader in investment management, risk management and advisory services for institutional and retail clients worldwide! As of July 17, 2020, BlackRock's AUM was $7.3 trillion, making it the largest asset manager globally. BlackRock helps clients meet their goals and overcome challenges with a variety of products that include separate accounts, mutual funds, iShares® (exchange-traded funds), and other pooled investment vehicles. BlackRock also offers risk management, advisory and enterprise investment system services to a broad base of institutional investors through BlackRock Solutions®. Headquartered in New York City, the firm has approximately 16,000 employees in more than 30 countries and a major presence in key global markets, including North and South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Africa!
The Project Management Office (PMO) is responsible for delivering strategic projects for the organization on time and under budget. We are also chartered with driving project management standards and reporting, quality assurance and program management of large platforms.
Project Management
Build standard methodology detailed plans utilizing work breakdown structure to establish critical path, agreed-upon achievements/deliverables, and resource plans according to the cloud migration strategy
Naturally drive transparency into the communication channel from engineers to executives
Prepare executive reports and present to Senior Management (both client and internal)
Lead identification of risks, actions, and issues through proactive communication and collaboration with partners and various teams
Lead rapid approaches for solutions utilizing agile project management approaches
Lead Steady State Hand-Off activities utilizing previous experience in service delivery management of operations support for hosted applications.
Coordinate the overall project budget and procurement process
Collaborate with cross functional teams in various time zones and drive teams on task delivery
Resource Management
Establish critical internal relations to navigate opposition to change using emotional intelligence and superb proactive interpersonal skills
Establish accountability for all key members delivering to achievements and deliverables
Strong interpersonal skills and adept ability to navigate organizational structures
Education
Bachelor's degree in Program Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field. Equivalent professional government or commercial program management experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
8+ years of experience in IT
Experience working with CMMI/Dev 3 processes
Project Management Certification desired
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively with all levels of management and staff.
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, disability, veteran status, and other statuses protected by law. About BlackRock BlackRock's purpose is to help more and more people experience financial well-being. As a fiduciary to investors and a leading provider of financial technology, our clients turn to us for the solutions they need when planning for their most important goals. As of June 30, 2020, the firm managed approximately $7.32 trillion in assets on behalf of investors worldwide.
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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.
