Vanguard

Financial Services

BusinessProjectManager,Specialist

$135–195k ~AI est. Malvern, Pennsylvania, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Business Project Manager, Specialist at Vanguard. Skills: Project management, Stakeholder management, Execution. Lead and manage complex projects or workstreams. Own end-to-end execution, timelines, dependencies, and outcomes”

What You'll Achieve.

Drives real results; Ensure timely and high-quality delivery; Drive outcomes; Confidently and consistently apply

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Strategic problem solver; Critical thinking; Analyze business challenges; Develop strategic roadmaps; Mitigate risks

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Five years related work experience, Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience

Nice to Have

Two years of managing a project, Financial Services and function-specific experience, Graduate degree, Workplace Solutions experience

What You'll Do.

Lead and manage complex projects or workstreams

Own end-to-end execution

Proactively manage milestones

Own the Client Success Toolkit

Represent Service Strategy in Knowledge Management discussions

Design and execute rollout strategies for success plays

Represent the team in working sessions

Support pipeline management

Translate business strategy into scalable tools

Develop a working knowledge of Quality Engagements

Respond to crew questions

Monitor related reporting

Maintain QE resources and documentation

Communicate clearly and confidently on project status

Build and maintain working relationships

Influence decisions across stakeholder groups

Anticipate and mitigate risks

Apply critical thinking

Surface insights early

Partner with stakeholders to develop practical

Contribute to team evolution and continuous improvement

Support special projects

Help define best practices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partnering across teams; Cross-functional partners and leaders; Cross-functional stakeholders; Working sessions, forums, and decision-making discussions; Client-facing crew; Across Workplace Solutions

Communication Scope

Communicate clearly and confidently; Tailoring messaging to the audience

Process & Methodology

Project management methodologies, Manage multiple projects simultaneously

Full Job Description

Are you energized by turning strategy into action and bringing clarity to complex work? Do you enjoy partnering across teams, driving execution, and seeing your work directly influence client experience and retention? Looking to deepen your impact by leading high‑visibility initiatives where your project management experience drives real results? The Workplace Solutions Service Strategy team plays a central role in shaping how Vanguard serves workplace clients by connecting strategy, client offer, product, and enablement. As a Project Manager on this team, you’ll play a hands‑on role driving execution across high‑priority initiatives—including success plays, quality engagements, and key enablement tools like the Client Success Toolkit—while partnering closely with stakeholders across Workplace Solutions. This role offers meaningful exposure to cross‑functional partners and leaders and the opportunity to help shape how work gets done. This role is well suited for candidates who enjoy driving execution, partnering across teams, and turning complex ideas into practical solutions. **Responsibilities** * Lead and manage complex projects or workstreams within broader Service Strategy initiatives, owning end‑to‑end execution, timelines, dependencies, and outcomes. * Proactively managing milestones, risks, and trade‑offs to ensure timely and high‑quality delivery. * Collaborate with partners to own the Client Success Toolkit, leading updates, enhancements, and governance while representing Service Strategy in Knowledge Management (KM) solution discussions and decisions. * Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders across Workplace Solutions to design and execute rollout strategies for success plays and key initiatives, representing the team in working sessions, forums, and decision‑making discussions. Support pipeline management and drive outcomes. * Translate business strategy into scalable tools, processes, and enablement that client‑facing crew can confidently and consis

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