Business Project Manager, Specialist

Summary  

The Growth, Planning & Activation team is looking for an experienced program manager and relationship builder who is looking to deepen their exposure to data‑driven strategy and business planning. The role sits at the intersection of growth strategy, execution, and insight generation. You will work closely with cross‑functional partners across Advice and Wealth Management to translate complex information into clear insights that inform business decisions and influence executive‑level outcomes.

A core focus of the role is supporting the business planning and forecasting cycle, including work that directly influences divisional and executive scorecards.

In addition, this role will:

• Lead and coordinate critical growth initiatives across multiple stakeholders

• Influence the prioritization and evolution of analytics and measurement tools used to measure growth performance

• Support Advice and Wealth Management growth performance through insight generation and strategic problem solving

• Turn quantitative and qualitative inputs into actionable insights that leaders use to make decisions

Responsibilities  

• Manage individual projects or multiple workstreams within a broader program, ensuring alignment with goals, timelines, and deliverables.

• Develop, implement, and monitor comprehensive project plans, contributing expertise to major project milestones and required tasks.

• Provide guidance on project management best practices, leveraging prior experience to anticipate challenges and identify effective solutions.

• Serve as a trusted advisor, ensuring projects align with the company’s overall strategy and respond appropriately to evolving market conditions.

• Communicate project status, progress, and issues regularly to stakeholders including team members, leaders, and senior management.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, proactively fostering communication and influencing key decisions.

• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues. Communicate recommended solutions to stakeholders and leadership to secure alignment and buy in.

• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:  

• Minimum of five years of related work experience; two years of direct project management experience preferred.

• Financial Services and/or function‑specific experience strongly preferred.

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required.

• Graduate degree preferred.

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.