Core Responsibilities
- Leads client projects or defined workstreams throughout the full project lifecycle, from strategy development and requirements planning through testing, execution, and transition, and is accountable for effective execution and quality project management.
- Develops, implements, and monitors project plans, timelines, task schedules, milestones, budgets, deliverables, and required activities using established project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
- Aligns project objectives with department strategy, business needs, and client priorities by contributing expertise, applying lessons learned, and identifying best practices and common obstacles.
- Monitors and analyzes project performance against plan; identifies and documents risks, issues, and dependencies; and recommends and implements viable alternatives or corrective actions when objectives are at risk.
- Communicates project status, performance, risks, issues, decisions, and updates clearly and regularly to clients, project teams, business partners, leaders, and senior managers.
- Provides direction and motivation to project teams; delegates work effectively; builds commitment to shared outcomes; holds self and teammates accountable; and supports peer development to strengthen performance and career growth.
- Consults directly with internal and external clients to ensure projects are completed accurately and on time, influences key decision-makers on plan design changes, automated workflows, risk mitigation, and long-term retirement plan strategy.
- Represents Vanguard in on-site and off-site meetings with prospective and current clients, explains conversion processes and procedures, and supports sales efforts as appropriate.
- Provides leadership among peers, advocates for change and the Implementation Services business plan, advances short- and long-range department priorities, challenges the status quo constructively, champions key business initiatives, and gains senior manager support.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of two years related work experience. One year of managing a project and one year of Financial Services or function-specific experience preferred.
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
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.
Skills Required
- At least two years of related work experience
- One year of project management experience
- One year of Financial Services or function-specific experience
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
Vanguard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vanguard and has not been reviewed or approved by Vanguard.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support appears unusually strong through a 401(k) design that includes a match plus an additional employer contribution, which can materially lift long-term total rewards. HSA seeding and an enhanced employer match further strengthen the savings-and-benefits value of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle support is reinforced by a sizable annual FlexFund stipend that can be applied across many day-to-day categories such as fitness, childcare, and other personal expenses. On-site or virtual clinics and fitness options add practical health and wellness convenience.
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Affordable Benefits — Healthcare and related benefits are positioned as comparatively affordable via heavily subsidized medical plans and broad coverage options. This affordability can offset moderate base pay for employees who place higher value on out-of-pocket cost reductions.
Vanguard Insights
What We Do
We are a community of 30 million who think – and feel – differently about investing. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests. Since our founding in 1975, helping our investors achieve their goals is our sole reason for existence. With no other parties to answer to and therefore no conflicting loyalties, we make every decision—like keeping investing costs as low as possible—with only your needs in mind. Vanguard is one of the world's largest investment companies, offering a large selection of high-quality low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, advice, and related services. Individual and institutional investors, financial professionals, and plan sponsors can benefit from the size, stability, and experience Vanguard offers. As of April 30, 2019, we managed more than $5.6 trillion in global assets. In addition, we have 189 funds in the United States and 225 funds in global markets. For Commenting Guidelines & Important information, visit here: http://vanguard.com/linkedin Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor.
