Vanguard

Vanguard

Head of Fund Ecosystem Technology and Digital Product Management (DPM)

Malvern, PA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago
Product StrategyStakeholder ManagementExcelHRLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationAdaptability

About the role

  • This role is accountable for the long-term vision and roadmap for digital products that advance Vanguard's Fund Ecosystem strategy across Investment Management Services and Middle and Back Office functions.
  • Oversees large, complex, multi-stakeholder product families with deep knowledge of the products, related business areas, and investment management practices.
  • These digital products have cross division-wide impact across the Finance, Investment Management Group, and Enterprise.

Responsibilities

  • Builds Enduring, Autonomous Teams: Develops individuals and teams that are empowered to operate independently and consistently deliver strong outcomes.
  • Provides guidance and training as necessary to develop crew.
  • Collaboration and Relationship Building: Builds trusted partnerships across business department heads, IT, third-party providers, and other stakeholders through strong collaboration, clear communication, and effective relationship management to promote a consistent approach to decisions/impacts and client propositions.
  • Drives connection across all appropriate internal and external stakeholders.
  • Digital Product Management Excellence: Applies strong digital product management practices, including agile methods, user-centered design, cloud-based solutions, and Middle and Back Office technology expertise, to guide products across the full lifecycle and continuously improve outcomes.
  • Change Leadership: Leads teams through change in a rapidly evolving technology environment by promoting adaptability, addressing resistance, and aligning teams to the Fund Ecosystem's strategic direction and objectives.
  • Develops individuals and teams that are empowered to operate independently and consistently deliver strong outcomes.
  • Are you passionate about developing and enabling Vanguard's digital product strategy of the Fund Ecosystem (Middle and Back Office)?
  • Do you lead with the mindset that emphasizes agility, user-centric design, and continuous improvement, which are essential for navigating the complexities of the asset management industry?
  • Do you excel in transforming teams and engaging with IT partners, the Investment Management teams, and stakeholder management in developing and executing multi-year strategic plans?

Requirements

  • Minimum of ten years of relevant Delivery experience and ten years of experience in leading product delivery initiatives.
  • Applies knowledge of global risk frameworks and regulatory requirements for asset servicing and counterparty operations to embed risk management and compliance into the technology strategy.
  • Previous people-leadership experience within the Investment Management and Financial Services Industry.
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required. Graduate degree preferred.
  • 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.

Nice to have

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required.
  • Graduate degree preferred.

Compensation

  • Sets performance standards, reviews performance, and makes informed compensation decisions in accordance with all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
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