Business Program Manager, Senior Specialist

Core Responsibilities

• Operating Model Strategy & Vision: Defines the enterprise target operating model and aligns leadership on future-state direction and guiding principles
• Target State Design & Execution: Leads end-to-end operating model design, including processes, roles, governance, and supporting artifacts
• Cross-Functional Alignment & Governance: Establishes governance structures and drives alignment across business, technology, operations, and data functions
• Capability & Process Transformation: Identifies capability gaps and prioritizes improvements to enable scalable, standardized operations
• Integration with Business & Technology Strategy: Aligns operating model design with enterprise strategy and key platform transformations
• Risk, Controls & Resiliency: Embeds risk management, controls, and resiliency into the operating model design
• Leadership & Stakeholder Management: Influences senior stakeholders and leads cross-functional teams to drive adoption of the operating model
• Communication: Updates stakeholders, leaders, team members, management, and department partners to ensure that requirements and priorities are understood. Submits regular status reports to management and internal and external stakeholders. Ensures the development and execution of business change management and communication plans

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 8 years of experience in program management, strategic initiatives, or PMO functions within large organizations, preferably in financial services
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. Master's degree or PMP certification highly desired
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills to drive cross-functional alignment
• Proficient in program lifecycle management, risk control frameworks, and change management strategies
• Ability to handle complex interdependencies and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

Special Factors

• Sponsorship: Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
• About Vanguard: Vanguard is committed to driving long-term financial wellbeing for clients through mission-driven products and services. The company supports a hybrid working model to enhance flexibility and foster collaboration.