Investment Product Strategy , Senior Specialist

Core Responsibilities

1. Leads large enterprise-wide projects from approval through implementation. Partners with regional PRD teams when appropriate. Coordinates with enterprise-wide cross-functional teams of shared services providers and PRD resources.

2. Develops and maintains project plans. Establishes deadlines and milestones for project completion. Ensures work milestones are met and project goals are achieved.

3. Ensures projects are transitioned from the research team to the implementation team. Provides support for product research projects. Anticipates potential challenges and partners with shared service providers to develop mitigation strategies.

4. Partners with others in PRD, client groups, PR, marketing, and ISG to deploy market strategy. Coordinates the development of communication materials.

5. Identifies opportunities to improve Vanguard's global product implementation process. Provides input on annual product planning process to ensure resource requirements are identified and reflected in the Global Product Plan.

6. Authors documents critical to product launches or changes. Creates and delivers training presentations for the client facing community on occasion.

7. Develops and maintains key senior stakeholder relationships across the organization.

8. Develops and maintains broad and deep knowledge of the asset management industry, market and product, and competitive dynamics. Uses this knowledge to derive and communicate product-related insights at internal forums.

9. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Eight years related work experience, including five years experience in product management/implementation.
• 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 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.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Vanguard’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is central to our ability to deliver on our mission. We aspire to create a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse—one that enables our employees, whom we call crew, to thrive and bring their best selves to work every day on behalf of our clients.

Cultivating DEI lifts our entire organization, and everyone shares accountability for our progress—from our senior leaders who lay the foundation and set the example for inclusive behaviors to crew who are growing in their personal DEI learning experiences.

Together, we’re on a mission. We are fueled by the value of diverse voices and connected through friendships and a culture of care—for our clients, our communities, and each other.    

Vanguard’s DEI journey has no finish line. Our commitment is enduring, and we remain focused on the path ahead. To learn more about Vanguard goals and progress toward DEI, download our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report.

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.