Business Project Manager, Specialist

Vanguard Group; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is seeking a Project Manager to oversee various project workstreams. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years of related experience and will manage project plans while communicating effectively with stakeholders. The firm offers a hybrid working model to support flexibility and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years related work experience.
• Two years of managing a project preferred.
• Financial Services or function-specific experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages a project or workstreams within a broader project or program.
• Develops, implements, and monitors project plans.
• Communicates project status and issues regularly to stakeholders.

Education

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience

Job description

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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

• Minimum of three years related work experience. Two years of managing a project preferred. 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.