Business Project Manager, Fund Ecosystems

The Vanguard Group • Wayne, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Us as a Business Project Manager Driving Transformational Change! Are you ready to make a real impact? As a Business Project Manager you'll spearhead high-visibility initiatives, shape strategic outcomes, and collaborate with passionate teams to deliver breakthrough results. We're seeking candidates who thrive in a fast-paced environment, are eager to drive innovation and operational excellence and are team players. What You'll Do Lead and own critical projects or key workstreams, taking charge of project plans to ensure seamless execution and outstanding results. Shape the future by developing and implementing project strategies that align with our bold business objectives. Inspire and empower cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement. Communicate with influence — engage stakeholders at all levels, from team members to senior leadership, keeping everyone aligned and energized. Anticipate and conquer challenges by identifying risks early and crafting innovative solutions. Champion best practices and share your expertise to elevate project delivery across the organization. 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. 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.

Requirements

• Minimum of three years related work experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of managing a project and two years of Financial Services or function-specific experience preferred.
• Experience in fund operations (e.g., Fund Accounting, Fund Tax, Fund Treasury) or broader finance background; familiarity with the larger financial ecosystem is highly desirable.
• Consulting mindset and a passion for driving change.
• Certifications like PMP, Prosci, or Agile are highly valued.
• Experience with change management frameworks (ADKAR, Kotter's 8-Step, etc.) is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own critical projects or key workstreams, taking charge of project plans to ensure seamless execution and outstanding results.
• Shape the future by developing and implementing project strategies that align with our bold business objectives.
• Inspire and empower cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate with influence — engage stakeholders at all levels, from team members to senior leadership, keeping everyone aligned and energized.
• Anticipate and conquer challenges by identifying risks early and crafting innovative solutions.
• Champion best practices and share your expertise to elevate project delivery across the organization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees