Vice President - Technology

Firm Overview:

BlackRock is one of the largest publicly traded investment management firms in the United States with $464 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2006.  BlackRock manages assets on behalf of institutional and individual investors worldwide through a variety of equity, fixed income, liquidity and alternative investment products.  In addition, BlackRock provides risk management, investment system outsourcing, and financial advisory services to a growing number of institutional clients.  In February 2006, BlackRock announced its intention to merge with Merrill Lynch Investment Management.  The transaction, which is expected to close at the end of the third quarter, will create a global investment management leader with assets in excess of $1 trillion.  Headquartered in New York City, the firm serves clients from offices in Boston, and throughout the U.S., Europe, and Asia. 

 

Accountabilities:

? Manage Desktop Technicians and Telecommunications staff responsible for planning, analyzing, developing and implementing effective voice and data communications systems for the company, focusing on the Boston locations

? Work collaboratively with virtual team leaders from the IT functions based in the main office including Network Administration, Windows Engineering, Disaster Recovery, Data Security, and Data Center Operations

? Plan and monitor activities to ensure that all functions are performed on a timely basis and meet established quality standards

? Report weekly statistics to Senior Management on ability to meet/beat quality measures and standards for support and project initiatives 

? Maintain knowledge of technical trends and developments

? Partner with Senior Management to ensure that strategic planning is aligned with enterprise direction

? Direct development and approve implementation of IT policies and procedures

? Evaluate new network technologies and recommend strategic applications involving hardware, software, and networking components

? Develop and enforce system security policies and procedures

? Make decisions regarding employment, performance appraisal, training, and salary recommendations

 

Qualifications:

? Bachelor's degree required plus 10 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

? Experience with open systems, client server environment, hardware, and telecommunications

? Experience in managing the development and maintenance of network and telecommunication infrastructure 

? Proficient in work management, problem assessment/analysis, and information monitoring skills

? Possess solid presentation skills

? Highly flexible and deadline focused

? Ability to effectively manage multiple high-level initiatives

? Demonstrate high degree of effectiveness in coaching, meeting facilitation and delegation skills

 

We are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and benefits.  For consideration, please email your resume to BostonCareers@BlackRock.com and indicate ?Vice President - Technology? in the subject line.  Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

 

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer -- M/F/D/V.