Business Program Manager, Senior Specialist

This is not a typical program role. You will drive a key workstream one of the firm’s largest, multi-year modernization initiatives—an enterprise-wide effort impacting hundreds of employees across business, technology, and operations. With significant investment and executive visibility, this program is reshaping the future operating model of finance.If you’re ready to move beyond advising and truly drive transformation at scale—this is your opportunity to turn strategy into lasting impact.This role leads multi-year programs with cross-divisional impact, applying deep expertise, structure and change management. These programs often have enterprise-wide implications. Develop program governance best practices and mentor project teams on adherence to methodologies and standards.Core ResponsibilitiesOperating Model Strategy & Vision: Defines the enterprise target operating model and aligns leadership on future-state direction and guiding principlesTarget State Design & Execution: Leads end-to-end operating model design, including processes, roles, governance, and supporting artifactsCross-Functional Alignment & Governance: Establishes governance structures and drives alignment across business, technology, operations, and data functionsCapability & Process Transformation: Identifies capability gaps and prioritizes improvements to enable scalable, standardized operationsIntegration with Business & Technology Strategy: Aligns operating model design with enterprise strategy and key platform transformationsRisk, Controls & Resiliency: Embeds risk management, controls, and resiliency into the operating model designLeadership & Stakeholder Management: Influences senior stakeholders and leads cross-functional teams to drive adoption of the operating modelCommunication: Updates stakeholders, leaders, team members, management, and department partners to ensure that requirements and priorities are understood. Submits regular status reports to management and internal and external stakeholders. Ensures the development and execution of business change management and communication plans.Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications and SkillsMinimum 8 years of experience in program management, strategic initiatives, or PMO functions within large organizations, preferably in financial servicesBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field. Master’s degree or PMP certification highly desiredStrong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills to drive cross-functional alignmentProficient in program lifecycle management, risk control frameworks, and change management strategiesAbility to handle complex interdependencies and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environmentSpecial FactorsSponsorshipVanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About VanguardAt 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 WorkVanguard 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.SummaryLocation: Malvern, PA; Scottsdale, AZType: Full time