Job Description

The Business Project Manager is responsible for managing complex projects or multiple workstreams within broader programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market conditions. This role involves developing strategic project plans, mitigating risks and influencing key stakeholders to drive seamless execution.

Responsibilities:

• Lead multiple projects or major workstreams, ensuring structured planning, execution and monitoring of deliverables within defined scope, budget and timelines.

• Collaborate with leadership to ensure project objectives align with overall company strategy and industry trends, driving long-term business impact.

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, effectively communicating key project updates, resolving roadblocks and influencing decision-making.

• Proactively identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies and implement contingency plans to ensure minimal disruption to business operations.

• Oversee resource planning and budget management, ensuring optimal utilization of manpower, tools and financial resources for successful project execution.

• Track key project metrics, prepare detailed reports and provide leadership with data-driven insights for informed decision-making.

• Provide expert recommendations on critical business challenges, ensuring timely resolution of escalated project issues.

• Lead organizational change management initiatives, training teams on new processes and ensuring seamless adoption of business strategies

Qualifications:

• Minimum of five years related work experience, with three years of strong background in business project management, stakeholder engagement and process optimization. Financial Services or function-specific experience preferred.

• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence leadership and cross-functional teams.

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

• Proven ability to analyze business challenges, develop strategic roadmaps and implement process improvements.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and project reporting tools for data-driven decision making.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring seamless execution and timely completion.

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.

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.