Business Project Manager, Specialist

The Vanguard Group; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard India in Hyderabad, Telangana, is seeking a Business Project Senior Specialist to drive complex programs and ensure alignment with strategic goals. You will develop plans, manage risks, coordinate with leadership, and ensure timely delivery across functions.

You will lead cross-functional teams, optimize processes, monitor budgets, and communicate updates to senior management. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in project management, strong stakeholder skills, and mastery of MS Office and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant work experience with PM, stakeholder engagement and process optimization.
• Bachelor’s degree or MBA in PM/Business Administration.
• Expertise in project management methodologies.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project reporting tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects or major workstreams with structured planning, execution and monitoring of deliverables within scope, budget and timelines.
• Collaborate with leadership to align project objectives with company strategy and industry trends.
• Build relationships with stakeholders, communicating updates and resolving roadblocks.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans to minimize disruption.
• Oversee resource planning and budget management for successful execution.
• Track project metrics and prepare reports for senior leadership.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Process optimization

MS Office

Data-driven reporting

Multi-project leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BBA / B.Com / BMS)

MBA (Project Management / Business Administration)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About Vanguard

Founded 1975, Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies. The firm offers investments, advice, and retirement services to tens of millions of individual investors around the globe-directly, through workplace plans, and through financial intermediaries. Vanguard India Vanguard’s office in India is a significant milestone in our global expansion. We are committed to establishing an enduring technology center in Hyderabad, Telangana and are excited to be adding talent who will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), mobile, and cloud-based technologies that drive our business outcomes and deliver a world-class experience for our clients.

Role Summary

The Business Project Senior Specialist is responsible for managing complex projects or multiple workstreams within broader programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market conditions. This role involves developing strategic project plans, mitigating risks and influencing key stakeholders to drive seamless execution.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead multiple projects or major workstreams, ensuring structured planning, execution and monitoring of deliverables within defined scope, budget and timelines.
• Collaborate with leadership to ensure project objectives align with overall company strategy and industry trends, driving long-term business impact.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, effectively communicating key project updates, resolving roadblocks and influencing decision-making.
• Proactively identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies and implement contingency plans to ensure minimal disruption to business operations.
• Oversee resource planning and budget management, ensuring optimal utilization of manpower, tools and financial resources for successful project execution.
• Track key project metrics, prepare detailed reports and provide leadership with data-driven insights for informed decision-making.
• Provide expert recommendations on critical business challenges, ensuring timely resolution of escalated project issues.
• Lead organizational change management initiatives, training teams on new processes and ensuring seamless adoption of business strategies.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience, with 5 Years of strong background in business project management, stakeholder engagement and process optimization.
• Bachelor’s degree (BBA / B.Com / BMS) or MBA (Project Management, Business Administration, or a related field).
• Expertise in project management methodologies.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to analyze business challenges, develop strategic roadmaps and implement process improvements.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and project reporting tools for data-driven decision-making.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring seamless execution and timely completion.

Location

This role is based in Hyderabad, Telangana at Vanguard India. Only qualified external applicants will be considered.

Our mission

Vanguard adheres to a simple purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success. Our commitment to you Vanguard takes the same long-term view of your success—at work and in life—with Benefits and Rewards packages that reflect what you care about, throughout all the phases and stages of your life. Our Total Rewards programs provide you and your loved ones with wellness support for key areas in your life: Financial wellness We're committed to enabling your financial success and provide competitive offers and programs. Physical wellness We're committed to providing benefits that support your physical health and wellness. Personal wellness We're committed to providing resources that help support the full scope of your life.

How we work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for most of our employees (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.

Vanguard, one of the world's leading investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests.