Workplace Solutions Business Strategy & Planning Leader

We are seeking a Strategy & Planning Leader to join our Workplace business and lead a team responsible for strategic planning, divisional goal setting, business performance insight, and strategic governance. In this highly visible role, you will partner closely with senior leaders to define priorities, align goals, and support Workplace execution of multi-year strategic plans. This is a great opportunity for a structured thinker and strong communicator who thrives on shaping strategy, driving operating discipline, and coaching a high-performing team.

About the Team

The Workplace Strategy & Planning team serves as a strategic thought partner to senior leaders across the Workplace division. We are responsible for shaping the division's strategic agenda, driving annual and multi-year business planning, establishing and tracking divisional goals, and enabling strong strategic governance. Our team works at the center of Workplace decision-making-bringing structure to complex problems, aligning leaders around priorities, and ensuring business plans stay on track.

We operate in a highly collaborative environment, partnering closely with senior leadership as well as Finance, Product, and other partner functions. The team values analytical rigor, clear storytelling, proactive problem-solving, and a positive, supportive culture. Team members gain broad visibility across the business, exposure to key strategic initiatives, and opportunities to influence the future direction of the Workplace division.

What You'll Do:

Lead & Develop a High-Performing Team

• Manage, coach, and develop a team of strategy and planning analysts.
• Set clear expectations and ensure high-quality, timely strategic deliverables.
• Build a culture of analytical rigor, collaboration, and executive-ready communication.

Drive Strategic & Business Planning

• Lead the annual and multi-year business planning cycles for the Workplace division.
• Translate enterprise priorities into clear divisional goals and aligned success metrics.
• Support leaders in tracking progress, identifying gaps, and adjusting plans as needed.

Strengthen Strategic Governance & Operating Cadence

• Oversee strategic governance of Workplace's business plan and metrics.
• Track progress against goals, and the associated risks, dependencies, and required decisions.
• Enhance the operating rhythm that keeps Workplace focused, aligned, and accountable.

Partner Across the Organization

• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders and cross-functional partners (Finance, HR, etc.).
• Represent the Strategy & Planning function in divisional and enterprise forums.
• Contribute to special projects and strategic deep-dives.

What it takes:

• 8+ years of experience in strategy, corporate planning, business operations, finance, or related fields.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and executive-level presentation abilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing or developing talent.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Background in strategy consulting or corporate strategy.
• Experience in asset management, Workplace investing, or retirement services.
• Proven success working with senior leadership in a fast-paced, strategic 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.

Client-provided location(s): Malvern, PA

Job ID: Vanguard-173626

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-01-29T19:59:28