Technical Project Manager, AVP - Blackstone Technology & Innovations

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Business Unit Overview:
Blackstone Technology & Innovations (BXTI) is the technology team at the core of each of Blackstone’s businesses and new growth initiatives. Serving both internal and external clients, we work to build the next generation of systems that manage risk, create efficiency and improve transparency within the firm and across our broad community of investors and portfolio companies.

BXTI is nimble and entrepreneurial – our open, iterative design processes and rapid pace of development mean that everyone on the team has the opportunity to make an impact from day one. We are problem solvers who can take projects from idea to implementation. We believe in active mentoring and developing excellence. We collaborate to find the best answers for our customers and for Blackstone. We are critical to the firm maintaining its competitive edge.

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled Project Manager with a strong background in data engineering to lead and manage data-driven projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management methodologies and a solid understanding of data engineering concepts, tools, and practices. This role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery, from initiation to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage data-related projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.

• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to define project requirements and objectives.

• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.

• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

• Facilitate communication between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and understanding.

• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide updates to senior management.

• Ensure adherence to project management best practices and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).

• Oversee the integration of data engineering solutions into existing systems and processes.

• Assist in the development and documentation of data governance and quality standards.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of professional information technology experience in an enterprise level environment. 

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, preferably in data engineering or analytics projects.

• Strong understanding of data engineering concepts, tools, and technologies (e.g., ETL processes, data warehousing, SQL, Python).

• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Project).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse cross-functional teams.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field (Computer Science is a plus).

• Additional Skills:

• Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) is a plus.

• Understanding of data privacy regulations and compliance standards is a plus.

The duties and responsibilities described here are not exhaustive and additional assignments, duties, or responsibilities may be required of this position.  Assignments, duties, and responsibilities may be changed at any time, with or without notice, by Blackstone in its sole discretion.

Expected annual base salary range:

Actual base salary within that range will be determined by several components including but not limited to the individual's experience, skills, qualifications and job location. For roles located outside of the US, please disregard the posted salary bands as these roles will follow a separate compensation process based on local market comparables.

Additional compensation: Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with the advertised role.

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If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please email Human Resources at HR-Recruiting-Americas@Blackstone.com.

Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain securities licenses if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following:

• Attending client meetings where you are discussing Blackstone products and/or and client questions;

• Marketing Blackstone funds to new or existing clients;

• Supervising or training securities licensed employees;

• Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and

• Advising on marketing plans prepared by a sales team or developing and/or contributing information for marketing materials.

Note: The above list is not the exhaustive list of activities requiring securities licenses and there may be roles that require review on a case-by-case basis.  Please speak with your Blackstone Recruiting contact with any questions.

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