Project Manager, Associate

About this role We are currently looking for Project Manager to join our Aladdin Client Transformation team . The ideal candidate will know and learn all aspects of the Private Markets i ndustry as well as client consulting skills. For the very brightest candidates there is ample opportunity to grow along with the company and take on responsibility literally from day one. BlackRock offers a large scope of benefits , continued personal development and training for anyone looking for a career in Asset Management and Software implementations. Job Description The focus of this role will be to work with our client s delivering value to our existing eFront clients helping them improving their business performance and better leverage the latest functionalities . Responsibilities include requirements gathering, project planning, risk management, budget oversight , and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality deliverables. The candidate will ideally possess some project management experience or eFront knowledge or business and/or technical expertise a s well as excellent interpersonal and communication skills . Your Tasks Effective overall responsibility to deliver re quirements to clients following our best practices and managing key elements including scope, deliverables, resources, timelines and budget . Develop achievable baselined plan and deliver to plan by monitoring milestones achievements. Manage and communicate all deviations from plan . Monitor and control projects by actively identifying , tracking, managing, mitigating and resolving project issues and risks – provide the requested internal and external reporting Conduct project meetings and c ollaborate with project team members to build consensus on challenging issues Communicate requirements and actively set & manage expectations to ensure all team members and stakeholders are accountable for their role in the project’s overall success Track and store project artefacts Manage key stakeholders by setting appropriate expectations , ensure proper communication and manage crisis Must have: Bachelor or master’s degree in IT/Finance related degree 5 years experience Problem-solving thinking Strong interpersonal skills – exhibit professionalism at all times Should have: P roject Management qualifications : PMBOK, PMP, Agile, Six Sigma, Prince 2 Strong organizational skills Good time management and ability to multi-task and manage multiple clients in parallel A team player capable to work independently A ‘can do’ attitude – willingness to accept challenges Interest in the functional part of the product Knowledge and Interest in the Financ ial industr y Nice to have: Software Technology experience Knowledge of eFront Invest and/or private markets business P revious similar work experience will be positively considered Our benefits 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; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; 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 cou ... (truncated, view full listing at source)