Senior Product Owner, Aladdin Product Management - Vice President

About this role

BlackRock is the world’s leading asset management firm and Aladdin is the central nervous system for investment professionals to see their whole portfolio, understand risk exposure, and act with precision. It is a $1BN+ technology business that has significant growth aspirations over the next five years. Being a part of BlackRock means being a part of a community of smart, results oriented people who are pursuing some of the world’s most sophisticated financial challenges. And our founder-led culture has maintained its results-oriented feel — we work hard, we work as a team, and we work with purpose.

Being a member of Aladdin Product means working with the best in the industry to build innovative products that shape financial markets. Sitting at the intersection of business and technology, the Aladdin Product Operations & Delivery team, within Aladdin Product, governs the product frameworks, practices, and tools that enable consistent and efficient Aladdin product delivery. As a Senior Product Owner, you will partner with key stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Sales and Marketing to elevate Aladdin’s use of Aha, a critical third-party product management technology that empowers Aladdin’s end-to-end Product Development Lifecycle (PDLC).

You are:
• Passionate about building technical solutions in partnership with engineering teams
• A self-starter who enjoys solving complex problems that deepen our understanding of end users
• Curious to learn new skills and willing to embrace work outside of your comfort zone
• Comfortable challenging the status quo and using your entrepreneurial spirit to create new solutions
• A team player who is energized by working in a fast-paced environment 

We are:
• Passionate about building innovative solutions that meet the needs of our clients
• Comfortable challenging the status quo
• Curious about financial markets and the technology ecosystem 
• Results oriented & metrics driven
• Committed to fostering a purpose driven culture and working horizontally to break down silos

Skills / Qualifications:
• 4+ years of experience in product management / business analysis / client service that includes platform owner experience
• Demonstrable track record of growing and running a product or platform to user success
• Strong team player with ability to lead and influence
• Commercial acumen, with ability to prioritize and execute quickly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to project manage complex initiatives, make data-driven decisions and deliver results quickly
• BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, Finance or equivalent practical experience
• Python proficiency preferred
• Experience in AI, a plus

Primary Responsibilities:
• Support the head of Product Operations and Delivery by owning the Aha platform end-to-end and staying up to date on the latest platform enhancements
• Develop, prioritize, and maintain Aladdin’s Aha roadmap to support evolving product development lifecycle (“PDLC”) practices
• Demonstrate a deep understanding of business, stakeholder and client needs and align Aladdin’s Aha roadmap accordingly
• Manage Aladdin’s use of Aha! by maintaining workflows, integrations (e.g., Azure DevOps, SNOW), and other customizations, as well as onboarding and configuring new team setups
• Own the Aha vendor relationship, partnering closely with Aha’s support team to proactively suggest enhancements and ensure they are prioritized by the vendor. 
• Manage internal user support (e.g., answering user questions and organizing office hours and trainings)
• Run access management for Aha, including license procural, assignment, and analysis in collaboration with the Digital Tools and Finance teams
• Serve as a PDLC Subject Matter Expert and partner with product and client teams to enable Aha adoption
• Develop, implement and maintain data hygiene standards and practices

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.

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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.