Business Program Manager, Senior Specialist
This is not a typical program role. You will drive a key workstream one of the firm's largest, multi-year modernization initiatives-an enterprise-wide effort impacting hundreds of employees across business, technology, and operations. With significant investment and executive visibility, this program is reshaping the future operating model of finance.
If you're ready to move beyond advising and truly drive transformation at scale-this is your opportunity to turn strategy into lasting impact.
This role leads multi-year programs with cross-divisional impact, applying deep expertise, structure and change management. These programs often have enterprise-wide implications. Develop program governance best practices and mentor project teams on adherence to methodologies and standards.
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.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
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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
At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.
To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- FSA
- HSA
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- Pet Insurance
Parental Benefits
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Personal/Sick Days
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Volunteer Time Off
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- Relocation Assistance
- Performance Bonus
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- 401(K)
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Internship Program
- Lunch and Learns
- Leadership Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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