Business Program Manager, Senior Specialist

Scottsdale, AZ - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Process Improvement Value Outcomes Team (PIVOT) is Vanguard Workplace Solutions continuous improvement organization. Uniquely positioned with both an intimate understanding of the clients business and the objective perspective to assess the issues with fresh eyes the team brings an uncommon intersection of expertise to the project. With the ability to work within the clients walls PIVOT approaches client challenges not just as problem solvers but as partnersdriving practical solutions through implementation.

In this role as a Project Manager for PIVOT you will lead engagements with Vanguard Workplace Solutions largest and most critical client relationships. You will work with a clients benefits and administration team to identify and pursue ways to improve efficiency and enhance the operation of the clients retirement plan. Some of the many ways PIVOT has added value include establishing an operational dashboard facilitating a data quality review improving data flows and identifying and delivering opportunities to benefit plan sponsors and participants via risk reduction efficiency gains and cost savings.

Core Responsibilities

1. Manages programs or major workstreams of a broader program. Ensures that the scope of the program aligns with business priorities and that business value is properly measured for prioritization.

2. Develops and maintains broad knowledge and awareness of Financial Services industry forces competition and trends to act as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle. Monitors financial legal and other regulatory environments to ensure projects are aligned with the overall company strategy and market conditions.

3. Communicates with stakeholders leaders team members management and department partners to ensure that requirements and priorities are understood. Monitors project progress and results and submits regular status reports to management and internal and external stakeholders. Ensures the development and execution of business change management and communication plans.

4. Builds and maintains relationships across program stakeholders and proactively fosters effective communication between internal and external parties. Drives key decisions to ensure alignment with overarching goals across stakeholders.

5. Ensures all steps are taken to mitigate risk and maintains control compliance audit and legal requirements. Maintains an appropriate level of technical and business knowledge to support program implementation.

6. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum of eight years related business experience. Financial Services and function-specific experience required. Minimum of four years project management experience.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required. Graduate degree preferred.
Strong retirement plan recordkeeping and administration experience preferred.
Lean Six Sigma and/or human centered design certifications preferred.
Project management certifications preferred.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard we dont just have a missionwere 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.

Required Experience:

Manager