Business Project Manager, Specialist

Core Responsibilities

• Exhibits extensive knowledge of investment products within the qualified plan recordkeeping business.
• Acts as a liaison and advocate for VWS on investment products and services.
• Conducts impact analysis, recommends solutions, and resolves or escalates issues independently.
• Identifies opportunities and recommends process improvements to drive efficiency and quality.
• Manages projects or multiple workstreams within broader programs.
• Develops, implements, and monitors project plans, deliverables, and milestones.
• Contributes expertise to key project tasks and strategic initiatives.
• Provides insight on best practices and common challenges based on experience.
• Serves as a trusted advisor to align projects with company strategy and market conditions.
• Communicates project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders and leadership.
• Buils and maintains strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Fosters communication across stakeholder groups and influences key decisions.
• Identifies, manages, and mitigates project risks and issues proactively.
• Communicates solutions and gains stakeholder alignment and buy-in.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of investment products, markets, and industry workflows and infrastructure, including trade execution processes.
• Familiarity with qualified plan regulations and Vanguard VISTA recordkeeping platform preferred.
• Relevant professional experience in financial services or related function.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Financial services and function-specific experience preferred.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Graduate degree preferred.

About Vanguard

Vanguard is committed to the long-term financial wellbeing of its clients. It leads through innovative products and services that enhance clients' lives. The company fosters a mission-driven and collaborative culture, driving both client outcomes and employee enrichment.

How We Work

Vanguard operates under a hybrid working model, aiming to balance the advantages of flexible work arrangements with the need for in-person interactions, learning, collaboration, and connection.