Senior Manager, Vulnerability Management & Unified Security Posture (USP)

Vanguard • Dallas, TX

82d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager to lead our Vulnerability Management & Unified Security Posture (USP) function. This leader will be responsible for establishing and maturing teams that enable the organization to proactively identify, prioritize, and remediate security risks while fostering a secure developer experience. The Senior Manager will oversee multiple interconnected teams, each with a distinct mission but a shared goal of strengthening the enterprise's ability to manage security posture at scale. This includes responsibility for: Vulnerability Management - advancing capabilities that provide consistent identification, tracking, and reporting of vulnerabilities across environments. Data Engineering - ensuring accurate, timely, and scalable integration of security data into enterprise decision-making. Secure Developer Experience - empowering development teams with secure-by-design practices and tools. Platform Ownership - managing key security posture platforms, ensuring they are effectively adopted and aligned to business needs. The successful candidate will bring a blend of technical knowledge, program management discipline, and people leadership skills. They will serve as a bridge between technical engineering teams and senior leadership, translating complex security issues into business-relevant outcomes. This Hybrid Role (in office Tues-Wed-Thurs) can be based in either Charlotte, NC, Dallas, TX, or Malvern, PA (HQ).

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related discipline (advanced degree preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in security engineering, vulnerability management, or related fields.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing technical teams.
• Proven track record of building, scaling, and leading multiple teams in complex enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of modern vulnerability management practices, secure development principles, and security posture platforms.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence both technical and executive audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Experience owning enterprise-scale security platforms or posture management programs.
• Familiarity with cloud-native environments, modern application architectures, and DevOps/DevSecOps practices.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory frameworks and industry standards (e.g., NIST CSF, ISO 27001, FFIEC).
• Demonstrated ability to deliver measurable security improvements and risk reduction outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Build and scale multiple teams, recruiting top talent and fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and career development opportunities to managers and engineers across the organization.
• Establish clear goals, performance measures, and operational practices that align with enterprise security objectives.
• Oversee end-to-end vulnerability management processes, ensuring timely identification, assessment, and remediation of risks.
• Lead the integration of security data and posture metrics into enterprise reporting and decision frameworks.
• Own key security platforms, ensuring they are implemented effectively, maintained properly, and leveraged by partner teams.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with product, engineering, and operations leaders to align security posture efforts with delivery priorities.
• Translate technical risk into clear business impact and communicate effectively with executive stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates on program status, posture trends, and improvement initiatives.
• Partner with enterprise risk management functions to ensure alignment with regulatory and industry frameworks.
• Champion initiatives that drive cultural adoption of secure development and risk-aware engineering practices.

Benefits

• An opportunity to establish and lead a flagship security capability.
• A collaborative environment that values innovation and empowers leaders to drive change.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree