HR Product Management, AVP

Assistant Vice President, Product 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.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the HR-SIG team as an Assistant Vice President in the Product Management (PM) team. The PM team manages technology driven, transformational initiatives and projects across the HR-SIG organization. The successful candidate will be responsible for translating business and user needs into clear deliverables, executing on project plans, and providing change management support to drive adoption of products. The ideal candidate has strong project, change, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with multiple teams on HR-related projects and process improvement initiatives across the employee lifecycle.
• Facilitate project meetings with product owners and other stakeholders to align on product vision, gather and document business requirements, and ensure deliverables are met within established timelines.
• Monitor and report on project performance against key metrics.
• Develop and drive change management strategies for new products, enhancements, and process changes to ensure successful adoption of deliverables.
• Draft communications and process manuals to support change management.
• Create and deliver high-quality PowerPoint presentations and reports for executive audiences, HR leadership, and internal stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders across Human Resources, BX Technology and Innovations, and other Blackstone teams.
• Provide consistent, transparent communication on project progress, challenges, and successes to stakeholders.
• Utilize JIRA and Confluence to manage project workflows, maintain documentation, and provide transparency across teams.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in a project management role, product management, leading technology projects, and/or HRIS; HR focused experience is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; conveys information clearly and concisely. Experience to bridge gap between technical teams and HR teams.
• Effectively manages multiple workstreams and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Experience using AI tools to accelerate day-to-day work and recommend HR use cases.
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and project management software (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
• Knowledge of Workday and ServiceNow is a plus.
• Works well independently and as part of a team.

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:

$125,000 - $165,000

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 and benefits offered in connection with the role consist of comprehensive health benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, and FSA benefits; paid time off; life insurance; 401(k) plan; and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may also be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone's sole discretion.

Blackstone is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, 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 contact Human Resources.

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.