Manager, Business Project Management

Vanguard; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard India in Hyderabad is seeking a Manager, Business Project Management to oversee end-to-end transition of product engineering capabilities and steady-state delivery across engineering pods, while building governance through standards, dashboards, and forums.

The role requires strong leadership, project management expertise, stakeholder management, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams with visibility into risks and dependencies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant work experience, including at least 2 years in project management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Admin, Engineering or IT; master’s or certifications are a plus.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and change management experience.

Responsibilities

• Hire, evaluate, and supervise team members to support business objectives.
• Lead project teams through all phases to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Manage project communications and change management activities.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to drive project success.
• Monitor capacity, scope, and dependencies to optimize resources.
• Identify obstacles and escalate critical issues with solutions.
• Develop and implement PM best practices, methodologies, and templates.
• Oversee financial tracking, status reporting, and risk management.
• Mentor team members and foster continuous improvement.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Project execution

Change management

Cross-functional coordination

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Engineering/Information Technology

Master's degree or certifications (PMP, Prosci, Agile)

Tools

MS Project/Planner

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Manager, Business Project Management role is part of the Program Management Office, responsible for driving the end-to-end transition of product engineering capabilities, managing steady-state delivery across engineering pods once onboarded, and building the governance backbone (standards, dashboards, forums).

About Vanguard

Founded in 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 Manager of Business Project Management is responsible for overseeing project execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and managing teams throughout the project lifecycle. This role involves driving project success by maintaining strong stakeholder relationships, managing communication and change initiatives, and proactively addressing potential risks or obstacles. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, project management expertise, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams effectively.

Responsibilites

• Hire, evaluate, and supervise team members, providing training, guidance, and performance management to support business objectives.
• Lead project teams through all phases of the project lifecycle, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery of business objectives.
• Manage project-level communication and change management activities, tailoring messaging and delivery based on project complexity and scope.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including project leadership and workstream leads, to drive project success.
• Monitor project capacity, scope, and dependencies to optimize resource allocation and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Identify, evaluate, and resolve obstacles that may impact project timelines or outcomes, escalating critical issues to senior management with recommended solutions.
• Develop and implement project management best practices, methodologies, and templates to improve efficiency and standardization.
• Oversee financial tracking, status reporting, and risk management for projects, ensuring compliance with governance requirements.
• Provide mentorship and training to project team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

• Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience, with at least two years in project management.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Prosci, or Agile certifications) is a plus.
• Strong track record of working with senior leadership and stakeholders to secure buy-in and drive strategic decisions.
• Experience with change management methodologies and frameworks (e.g., ADKAR, Kotter’s 8-Step Change Model).
• Solid understanding of technical project management principles, tools and techniques.Previous people leadership experience preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management, problem-solving, and project execution skills.
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional projects with multiple workstreams.

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.