Business Project Manager, Specialist

Project Manager

Core Responsibilities

Manages a project or work streams within a broader project or program. Develops, implements, and monitors project plans. Contributes expertise to major project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks

Provides insight on best practices and common obstacles based on prior experiences. Ensures strategies are aligned with the overall department strategy.

Communicates project status and issues regularly to stakeholders, including leaders, team members, and senior managers.

Builds and maintains effective relationships. Proactively fosters communication between internal and external project stakeholders. Influences key decisions across stakeholder groups.

Proactively identifies, manages, and mitigates risks and any related project issues. Communicates solutions on key issues or projects to management and stakeholders to obtain their input and buy-in as appropriate.

Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Serves as the Communication Consulting organization's subject matter expert on data, analytics, and measurement. Defines and advocates for the organization's data and measurement requirements, partnering closely with Data & Analytics teams to identify and address data gaps, enhance reporting capabilities, and support large-scale analytics initiatives that improve communication effectiveness, participant engagement, and business outcomes.

Analyzes communication campaign performance, participant behavior, audience segmentation, and engagement trends to identify insights, opportunities, and areas for optimization. Develops data-driven recommendations that inform communication strategies and improve participant outcomes.

Applies insights from prior communication efforts to scale successful approaches, guide future communication strategies, and drive continuous improvement. Partners with Communication Consultants and plan sponsors to leverage data, measurement frameworks, and campaign performance insights to maximize engagement and business results.

Qualifications

Minimum of three years related work experience. Two years of managing a project preferred. Financial Services or function-specific experience preferred.

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.

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.