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Product Manager Specialist- Platform Modernization

1 month ago Malvern, PA

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Summary:

We're looking for Product Managers who are energized by solving complex business problems, influencing strategy, and partnering across technology and business teams to deliver impactful solutions.

As a Product Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping platform capabilities that support our retirement business while helping drive modernization efforts that improve client and business experiences. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where product strategy, innovation, and customer focus come together to create meaningful outcomes.

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.

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.

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.

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Client-provided location(s): Malvern, PA
Job ID: Vanguard-179704
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-07-19T19:53:06

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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