Technical Product Manager, Specialist

Vanguard•Wayne, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Manager, Specialist role is responsible for leading digital product management initiatives, overseeing the development, implementation, and optimization of strategic products. Partner with stakeholders to align product goals with business objectives and market needs. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance product capabilities, align with long term strategic technology and business strategy, and define product roadmaps. Focus on forward looking solutions through continuous improvements and transformation. The specialist ensures planned implementation, manages escalations, and employs data-driven insights to refine product strategies and impact. Have a financial acumen to manage cost and benefit as it relates to product development requirements.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required. Graduate degree preferred.
Minimum of five years related work experience.
Business and operations experience with Investment Management firms or large Fund Services Organization/Banks with focus on Fund Administration and oversight, middle and Back-office operations, and/or regulatory & compliance management.
Demonstrated ability to learn quickly, operate independently, and thrive in ambiguous environments without extensive guidance.
Strategic Mindset with proven experience making product decisions that drive long-term value.
Strong expertise in digital product management, market analysis, and user experience optimization.
Proven ability to translate customer insights into product improvements and new features.
Technical Expertise: Strong understanding of system architecture, APIs, data flows, and integration patterns.
Ability to engage deeply with engineering teams.
Experience working with engineering teams to drive product development from concept to launch.
Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities to align product strategy with business goals.
Exceptional ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including senior leaders and stakeholders, as well as technical teams.
Ability to lead cross-functional teams without direct authority and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
Understanding of emerging technology and applications of AI, Gen AI, Machine Learning, Intelligent Automation, and Cloud.

Nice To Haves

Two years of leading large cross-functional teams on major organizational projects preferred.
PMI and Agile Certification or experience in managing Agile Product development practices

Responsibilities

Lead digital product management activities for multiple digital products, or one strategic product.
Collaborate with stakeholders, technology and cross-functional teams to create product vision, strategy and road maps that drive significant changes to the operations functions and client experience.
Understand and evaluate end to end processes and data integration in the assigned products.
Leads the planning, prioritization, and implementation of new digital products or enhancements to existing products.
Research and analyzes markets for product features and requirements and developing implementation plans.
Leverage data and variety of qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to measure and manage scalability, efficiency and engagement.
Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure timely and resource-efficient delivery.
Define effective messaging, implementation plan, and training across product users and management team for product/feature releases.
Evaluate post release impact and align to defined business OKR (Objectives and Key Results) and KPI (Key performance indicators).
Partners with stakeholders to resolve production and implementation issues in a timely manner and supports/drives escalations where required to enable rapid delivery.
Partners with digital product teams and peers to share best practices and learnings.
Ensures delivery of messaging, communication, and customer outreach as necessary.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.