Technical Project Manager, AVP - Blackstone Technology & Innovations

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We seek to create positive economic impact and long-term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities in which we work. We do this by using extraordinary people and flexible capital to help companies solve problems. Our $1.1 trillion in assets under management include investment vehicles focused on private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non-investment grade credit, real assets and secondary funds, all on a global basis. Further information is available at www.blackstone.com. Follow @blackstone on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.
 

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 change