Business Project Manager, Specialist

Vanguard; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London seeks a Business Project Manager to oversee major projects, ensuring alignment with department strategies and stakeholder communication. The ideal candidate has a strong project management background, preferably in Financial Services, and an undergraduate degree. This role supports a hybrid working model to enhance flexibility and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Project Management, ideally within Financial Services.
• Combination of training and experience in project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a project or workstreams within a broader project.
• Provide insight on best practices from prior experiences.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Build and maintain effective relationships.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks.
• Participate in special projects and other duties.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Services experience

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent

Job description

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Business Project Manager, Specialist, London

Client:

Vanguard

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

Provides project management services on a multi-year or major project, applying functional expertise to improve project results.

Core Responsibilities

1. Manages a project or workstreams within a broader project or program. Develops, implements, and monitors project plans. Contributes expertise to major project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks.
2. Provides insight on best practices and common obstacles based on prior experiences. Ensures strategies are aligned with the overall department strategy.
3. Communicates project status and issues regularly to stakeholders, including leaders, team members, and senior managers.
4. Builds and maintains effective relationships. Proactively fosters communication between internal and external project stakeholders. Influences key decisions across stakeholder groups.
5. Proactively identifies, manages, and mitigates risks and any related project issues. Communicates solutions on key issues or projects to management and stakeholders to obtain their input and buy-in as appropriate.
6. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Project Management, ideally within Financial Services or function-specific experience preferred.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

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.