VP, Head of Software Delivery at BlackRock

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Services, Asset Management, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
8–12 years of technology delivery or program management experience in financial services or large enterprise environments
Proven track record in vendor-based system delivery (e.g. core Investment, Trading, Valuation, Compliance, Data Warehouse, Regulatory disclosure)
Strong understanding of project governance, release management, tech risk, and cybersecurity frameworks
Familiarity with fund management operations, CSRC regulations, and enterprise change management processes
Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional and cross-cultural environments
Excellent communication skills in English and Mandarin
Preferred Skills
Experience delivering projects using Hundsun or similar China fund industry systems
Working knowledge of data architecture, domestic database ecosystem, and DR/BCP strategy
PMP / PRINCE2 / Agile certification is a plus

Responsibilities

Own full lifecycle delivery of technology initiatives (requirements, vendor engagement, testing, deployment, production support)
Define delivery standards, release cadence, and change control processes across the FMC environment (OA and IMS, aka. Office Network and Trading Network)
Establish disciplined project governance aligned with enterprise standards and CSRC regulations
Partner with Information Security and Compliance to ensure regulatory and cybersecurity requirements are embedded from design to production
Oversee vendor compliance, contract execution, and DR/BCP readiness across critical systems
Work closely with FMC business heads (Investment, Client Business, Operations, Compliance, Risk, etc.) to translate business needs into actionable delivery plans
Act as the focal point of contact between business sponsors, vendors, and global BlackRock Tech stakeholders
Coordinate cross-team or cross-entity initiatives to ensure consistent standards and timely delivery
Lead a high-performing team of software delivery engineers; coach junior team members in agile delivery models
Manage strategic vendors such as Hundsun, YSS, Sinitek, Kingstar, and Weaver, balancing delivery speed, cost efficiency, and service quality
Collaborate with the Software Development, Infrastructure, and InfoSec teams to ensure cohesive planning and execution
Streamline delivery workflows through automation (workflow engines, standardized templates, and deployment SOPs)
Strengthen delivery metrics, SLAs, and post-release review mechanisms

Skills

Software Delivery

Project Governance

Vendor Management

Release Management

Change Control

Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance

System Implementation

Production Support

Digital Transformation

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership

Contract Management

DR/BCP

CSRC Regulations

BlackRock

About BlackRock

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

1988Year Founded

$78,647.7MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries

Benefits

Health Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

FDIC scrutiny could lead to regulatory challenges for BlackRock.

Workforce reduction may indicate internal financial pressures or strategic shifts.

Involvement in Yangzijiang Shipbuilding exposes BlackRock to geopolitical risks.

Differentiation

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, reached over $50 billion in assets quickly.

The firm is developing a layer-2 tokenized real-world asset platform on Ethereum.

BlackRock's partnership with Frax Finance enhances its stablecoin market presence.

Upsides

IBIT's success attracts a broader range of cryptocurrency investors.

The Ethereum platform positions BlackRock as a leader in blockchain financial services.

Partnership with Frax Finance enhances digital finance offerings and compliance.

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