Technical Project Manager, Senior Specialist

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Vanguard seeks a strategic program leader to drive multi-year technology modernization initiatives across cross-functional teams. You will connect platforms, people, and priorities to deliver an integrated client experience, partnering with senior leaders, architects, and engineering teams.

You will shape roadmaps, manage dependencies, and translate complex technical concepts into actionable updates for executives, enabling Vanguard's technology ecosystem to evolve effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of related business experience and at least four years in technical project management.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Experience leading complex technology programs or strategic technology initiatives.
• Strong understanding of software development and technology delivery practices.
• Experience managing programs involving APIs, system integrations, data movement, and cloud-based technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale, cross-functional technology programs supporting enterprise modernization initiatives.
• Manage technology programs or major technical workstreams, aligning scope with business priorities and measuring business value.
• Develop knowledge of Financial Services industry forces to assess viability of approaches and strategies for technology programs.
• Ensure risk mitigation, compliance, audit, and legal requirements are maintained on technology projects.
• Drive strategic planning, execution, and delivery across multiple business and technology organizations.
• Develop program roadmaps, milestone plans, and dependency management frameworks.
• Facilitate technical discussions with architects and engineering leaders, translating concepts for executive leadership.
• Partner with enterprise technology stakeholders to ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Cloud technologies

APIs & data integrations

Roadmaps & dependencies

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Cloud platforms

APIs

Data integrations

Job description

Leads multi-year technology-related programs with cross-divisional impact, applying deep expertise within a given discipline. Programs often have enterprise-wide implications.

This is a rare opportunity to be a part of one of the most visible and transformational technology initiatives in Vanguard's history.

As we modernize how client data flows across key business areas, you'll play a critical role in connecting platforms, people, and priorities to help create a more seamless and integrated client experience.

Working across different technology teams, you'll drive complex modernization efforts involving cloud-based architectures, APIs, data integrations, and strategic technology roadmaps. You'll partner closely with senior leaders, architects, and engineering teams to align priorities, manage dependencies, and deliver outcomes that will shape the future of Vanguard's technology ecosystem.

If you're a strategic program leader who thrives at the intersection of technology and execution, this role offers unparalleled visibility, influence, and paving the future.

What You'll Do

• Lead large-scale, cross-functional technology programs that support enterprise modernization initiatives.
• Manage technology-related programs or major technical workstream of a broader program. Ensures that the scope of the projects within the broader transformation or program align with business priorities and that business value is properly measured for prioritization.
• Develops and maintains broad knowledge and awareness of Financial Services industry forces, competition, and trends to assess viability of approaches and strategies to technology-related programs.
• Ensure all steps are taken to mitigate risk and maintains control, compliance, audit, and legal requirements on technology projects. Maintains an appropriate level of technical and business knowledge to support program implementation.
• Drive strategic planning, execution, and delivery across multiple business and technology organizations.
• Develop and maintain program roadmaps, milestone plans, and dependency management frameworks.
• Facilitate technical discussions and decision-making sessions with architects, engineering leaders, and technical stakeholders.
• Translate technical concepts into clear updates and recommendations for executive leadership.
• Partner with stakeholders across enterprise technology teams to ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years related business experience. Minimum of four years of technical project management experience required.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Significant experience leading complex technology programs or strategic technology initiatives.
• Strong understanding of software development and technology delivery practices.
• Experience managing programs involving APIs, system integrations, data movement, and cloud-based technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional dependencies, roadmaps, and large-scale delivery plans.
• Proven success influencing stakeholders and communicating with leaders at multiple organizational levels.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and relationship management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Software Engineer, Technical Lead, Solutions Architect, or similar technical role.
• Understanding of modern application architectures, cloud platforms, and enterprise integration patterns.
• Experience leading digital transformation or modernization programs.

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't 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.