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The Portfolio Technology Field CTO is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and business. This role is designed to operate and continue to build a program that protects and creates value within Blackstone’s global portfolio of companies.
As a member of the partnership team, you will expand and operate the program that connects technology providers and portfolio companies. You will identify opportunities for strategic partners to add value to portfolio companies by improving their engagement, driving knowledge sharing and usage of market leading tools. You will drive relationships with technology executives, investment professionals, and third parties to ensure that the benefits of scaled programs are realized. Our work is a mix of hands-on program operations and advisory responsibilities that requires exceptional communication skills in order to interact with a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels of an organization.
Job Responsibilities
Extend the partnership program to others who have strategic alignment with the portfolio
Develop visibility and tracking of partnership activities with portfolio companies
Identify opportunities for partnership value-add during diligence of new investments
Coordinate and drive partner activities such as webinars, conference events, awareness materials
Perform briefings about the partnership program to portfolio companies and new partners
Use business intelligence tools to create reporting and maintain metrics using collected data
Develop case studies based on successful engagements to share learnings
Own and drive select program functions and collaborate with teammates, as assigned
Related Skills and Qualifications
B.S. in technology or business field. M.S./MBA a plus.
Minimum 8 years of experience in a mix of market-facing, business development, or advisory roles
Expert level understanding of GTM practices, and channel and audience development
Effectively articulates technology solution options with leadership and operational teams
Demonstrated experience driving revenue enablement and/or cost optimization initiatives
Broad subject-matter experience; effectively fields discussions across the spectrum of business processes and technology
Demonstrated success executing across multiple initiatives, exceptional time management skills and comfort navigating uncertainty
Desire to work as an active contributor as well as a mentor to clients and junior team members
Prior consultative/internal experience with technical and non-technical executives
Strong understanding of data management and management reporting
Self-starter, effectively prioritizes work, proposes and implements improvements
Highly effective communicator both verbally and in writing
Entrepreneurial mindset
Desire to work in a small team in a hands-on way
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:
$147,000 - $225,000Actual 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.
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Supervising or training securities licensed employees;
Structuring or creating Blackstone funds/products; and
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