Product Manager Specialist- Platform Modernization

Responsibilities

• Define product vision, strategy, and roadmaps for complex digital products and platform capabilities.
• Translate business objectives into product priorities and actionable plans.
• Collaborate with technology, operations, and business partners to deliver high-impact solutions.
• Lead product lifecycle activities, including discovery, prioritization, roadmap planning, and execution.
• Utilize customer, business, and market insights to inform product decisions.
• Drive alignment across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Partner with engineering teams to support the development of scalable and modern technology solutions.
• Explore opportunities to leverage emerging technologies, including AI, to improve user experiences and business outcomes.
• Continuously evaluate product performance and identify opportunities for optimization and growth.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required. Graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum of five years related work experience. Two years of leading large cross-functional teams on major organizational projects preferred.
• Ability to define strategy and communicate vision across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience working in highly collaborative, cross-functional environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Experience partnering with technology teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

Special Factors

We'd Love to See:

• Experience with platform modernization, digital transformation, or large-scale business initiatives.
• Familiarity with APIs, microservices, cloud-based technologies, or modern application architectures.
• Exposure to AI-enabled products, processes, or business solutions.
• Demonstrated curiosity, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning.

About Vanguard

Vanguard is committed to the mission of working for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. We strive to lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. Our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best. At Vanguard, we believe in a mission-driven and highly collaborative culture that supports long-term client outcomes and enriches the employee experience.