Manager, Rotational Development Programs

Vanguard Group; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard in Malvern, PA seeks an HR program manager to hire, evaluate, and supervise crew, and to provide guidance and training in alignment with HR policies. The role includes coaching program participants through regular meetings and managing performance reviews.

You will design and oversee large-scale projects, monitor progress, and collaborate with Talent Acquisition and Vanguard University to ensure effective training and successful program outcomes in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years related experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience leading HR programs and projects.
• Experience coordinating internship or program-based initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Hires, evaluates, and supervises crew; provides guidance and training to develop crew.
• Coaches program participants; conducts regular one-on-one and staff meetings; manages reviews and feedback.
• Develops, manages and executes large-scale projects aligned with specialty programs; creates detailed project plans and milestones.
• Ensures smooth program operation; partners with business leaders to design internship, rotation and launching assignments.

Skills

Coaching

Program management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Equivalent combination of training and experience

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• Hires, evaluates, and supervises crew. Provides guidance and training as necessary to develop crew. Sets performance standards, reviews performance, and makes informed compensation decisions in accordance with all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures.
• Manages and provides professional coaching to program participants. Conducts regular one on one and staff meetings with the participants. Coordinates and conducts the review process and manages the feedback for the participants.
• Develops, manages and executes large scale projects aligned with the specialty programs. Develops detailed project plans, meets established milestones, goals and objectives within established time frames. Keeps programs/projects on schedule and independently resolves problems/issues. Communicates progress, issues, and solutions to senior management to obtain input or buy-in as appropriate.
• Ensures the programs run smoothly for the participants and the organization. Partners with business leaders to develop internship, rotation and launching assignments.
• Monitors program progress, identifies trends and/or issues, and presents viable solutions to senior management to obtain input or buy-in as appropriate. Provides written and oral communication to many different organizations and audiences within Vanguard on the status of the programs. Develops presentations and conducts informational sessions to communicate program goals, objectives, and findings to all appropriate parties.
• Partners with divisional clients to establish and/or align HR strategies, practices, and priorities with business strategy. Recommends approaches to obtain both long and short term objectives. Ensures that all appropriate stakeholders' needs and issues are properly addressed.
• Partners with Talent Acquisition partners on the recruiting strategy to ensure it is aligned with program goals.
• Works with Vanguard University to ensure that program training plan is targeted appropriately to meet program goals and objectives.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum of three years related experience.

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 dont 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.

About Us

Vanguard, one of the world's largest 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.