Director, Data Product Owner & Data Modeling (HR / Finance / Client Domains)

About this role

Director, Data Product Owner

BlackRock’s Cross-Functional Technology (CFT) team brings together BlackRock’s people, process, data and technology to establish scalable, AI-enabled platforms and the technology foundation underpinning the firm’s long-term growth strategy. CFT enables a unified, AI-first enterprise that simplifies decision-making and increases operational leverage.

The Data Product Owner reports to the Head of CFT Data and partners with senior stakeholders, CFT Platform engineering and enterprise data leadership. Data Product Owners lead the strategic direction for the data products serving BlackRock’s corporate functions.

About This Role

The Data Product Owner will own the product vision, roadmap and operating model for the data products within their purview (e.g., HR, finance or client book of business). This leader is accountable for designing and maintaining the end-to-end data model and for moving the organization from bespoke, project-based data delivery toward standardized, governed and reusable data products.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the data product strategy, roadmap and backlog; rationalize fragmented reporting and data demand into a coherent portfolio

• Define and manage the full data product lifecycle, establishing reusable, governed assets that support workflows, AI use cases and regulatory needs

• Design and maintain the end-to-end data model; drive data quality, lineage, ownership and governance routines

• Serve as the primary product interface between data stakeholders and technology teams, translating business needs into clear product requirements, data definitions and implementation plans

• Partner with CFT Platform and data engineering teams to implement pipelines, transformations, access patterns and distribution mechanisms

• Collaborate with CFT teams supporting Finance, HR, Legal & Compliance and Audit to promote consistent data product practices and cross-functional reuse

• Support adoption of enterprise data platforms, metadata/catalog standards and access controls

Required Experience

• Strong understanding of a given data domain (e.g., HR, finance or client book of business)

• Proven track record of defining data product strategy, roadmaps and prioritization frameworks and designing enterprise-grade data models with governance routines for quality, lineage, metadata and ownership

• Demonstrated ability to deliver outcomes in large, matrixed enterprise environments

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to engage senior stakeholders, drive alignment across functions and translate complex, competing business needs into structured, executable product plans

• Experience leveraging AI to enable scalability and consistency, including automation, workflow standardization and improved knowledge sharing while maintaining ownership, governance and reliability of outcomes

Nice-to-Have Experience

• Experience in asset management, investment management or a complex global financial institution

• Familiarity with modern cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake), BI tools, metadata/catalog solutions and data quality tooling

• Experience leading an organization’s transition from report-centric delivery to product-oriented data delivery

For New York, NY Only the salary range for this position is USD$215,000.00 - USD$275,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

For PR2-Princeton - 1 University Square Drive Only the salary range for this position is USD$195,000.00 - USD$245,000.00 . Additionally, employees are eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, and benefits including healthcare, leave benefits, and retirement benefits. BlackRock operates a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy and your total compensation may vary based on role, location, and firm, department and individual performance.

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.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

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.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

BlackRock is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity to all applicants and existing employees, and we evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity/expression), sexual orientation, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, marital status, political affiliation, religion, citizenship status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. View the EEOC’s Know Your Rights poster and its supplement and the pay transparency statement.

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