VP Product Manager - Hardware and Software Asset Management

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 Description:

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, our core values are:

• Collaborative
• Leader
• Inquisitive
• Problem Solver
• Analytical
• Detail Oriented
• Innovative

BXTI is nimble and entrepreneurial – our open, agile design processes and rapid pace of development means that everyone on the team can 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.

Role:

We are seeking an experienced Technology Asset Manager with a strong background in teamwork and leadership. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing processes, reporting, workflows, and automations for our Hardware and Software Asset Management Programs using ServiceNow. As the owner of the asset management program at Blackstone, you will build and manage the program across our global technology teams. In this role, you will collaborate with a group of talented stakeholders in a highly collaborative and team-oriented environment to support the implementation of processes, workflows, and technology solutions for Blackstone.

You will be expected to provide strategic direction, build consensus, create timelines, and hold team members accountable for delivery goals. Additionally, you will develop and review requirements for hardware and software asset management, implement technology solutions to facilitate processes and workflows, and ensure a smooth rollout of new and enhanced functionalities. This includes arranging and providing training, developing documentation, and reporting to monitor process compliance.

Key responsibilities:

• Collaborating with a hardware asset management team and software product owners to develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for managing all IT assets (software/hardware) within the firm. This strategy aims to:
  
  • Conduct a complete audit of all assets throughout their lifecycle.
  • Enable teams to analyze inventories of both hardware and software assets to forecast equipment and license growth.
  • Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial records.
  • Monitor materials, workforce, tools, equipment, and supplies.
  • Provide reporting on finance and forecasting budgets.
  • Mitigate financial and security risks, reduce theft and loss, install updates, and ensure appropriate asset usage.
  • Working with asset management systems and tracking technologies:
  • Iterating on designs based on user feedback, research, and technology.
  • Partner closely with Enterprise Architect to identify and document technical requirements.
  • Conduct periodic site visits to ensure optimal process efficiency.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years professional technology experience including Hardware & Software Asset Management
• Experience with ServiceNow is preferred
• Demonstrated leadership experience as a team lead or similar role
• Project management experience
• A self-starting, entrepreneurial attitude
• A desire to be a part of and help grow a great team and organization.
• The passion to learn, grow, and help us to improve our business.
• Bachelor's degree or higher; in related technology field or comparable job experiences
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies.
• Ability to work within complex systems and large data sets.
• ITILv4 certification
• Major in Computer Science, or other applicable technical degree.

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:

$110,000 - $225,000

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.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, marital or partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic predisposition, veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, a sex offense or stalking, or any other class or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.  All Blackstone employees, including but not limited to recruiting personnel and hiring managers, are required to abide by this policy.

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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