Global Unified Communications Engineering Lead, SVP - Enterprise Technology

Blackstone is the world’s largest alternative asset manager. We strive to create positive economic impact and long‑term value for our investors, the companies we invest in, and the communities where we operate. Our $1.1 trillion in assets under management span private equity, real estate, public debt and equity, infrastructure, life sciences, growth equity, opportunistic, non‑investment grade credit, and real assets.

The Global Voice & Video Engineering Leader will spearhead the design, development, and delivery of enterprise‑grade voice and video solutions for Blackstone. This position sits within the BXTI Enterprise Technology function and reports to the Enterprise Technology Engineering and Architecture Leader. Based in New York, the leader will own the engineering strategy for all voice and video technologies, drive innovation through R&D, benchmark against industry peers, and ensure world‑class collaboration experiences.

The role will also lead the team responsible for conference‑room and AV designs for capital projects and new office spaces as Blackstone expands globally.

• Lead the global Voice and Video Engineering team within BXTI Enterprise Technology.
• Define and execute the engineering strategy for all voice and video technologies across the firm.
• Own the lifecycle of platforms such as Zoom, Crestron, and other conferencing solutions.
• Drive R&D initiatives to evaluate emerging technologies and assess applicability to Blackstone.
• Benchmark Blackstone’s voice and video capabilities against industry peers.
• Oversee design and engineering for capital projects related to new office spaces globally.
• Collaborate with architecture and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of voice/video solutions.
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, best practices, and governance for voice/video technologies.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for voice and video platforms and services.
• Ensure high availability, reliability, and security of voice and video systems across all regions.
• Develop and maintain documentation for engineering designs, standards, and processes.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Lead capacity planning and performance optimization for voice and video infrastructure.
• Provide executive‑level reporting on technology performance, roadmap, and innovation initiatives.
• Mentor and develop engineering talent within the team.

• 10+ years of experience in voice and video engineering leadership roles within large‑scale enterprises.
• Deep expertise in platforms such as Zoom, Crestron, and other enterprise conferencing technologies.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Teams video and meeting experience.
• Proven track record of managing global engineering teams and complex technology ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of R&D processes, technology evaluation, and industry benchmarking.
• Experience designing and implementing voice/video solutions for office and collaboration space buildouts.
• Familiarity with networking, security and infrastructure requirements for voice/video systems.
• Excellent vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Ability to develop and enforce engineering standards and governance frameworks.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including executive‑level engagement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred.

Expected annual base salary range: $176,250 – $250,000. Additional compensation and benefits include comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, FSA), paid time off, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and discretionary bonuses. Certain employees may be eligible for equity and other incentive compensation at Blackstone’s discretion.

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 activities such as attending client meetings, marketing Blackstone funds, supervising or training securities‑licensed employees, structuring or…