Vanguard is seeking a senior leader to help define and transform the end-to-end user experience (UX) for plan sponsors and consultants across our Workplace Solutions business. This role will shape how institutional clients interact with Vanguard-creating seamless, intuitive, and digitally-enabled experiences that simplify complexity and drive better outcomes.
You will lead the UX strategy, design, research, and delivery of cohesive experiences across digital, service, and operational touchpoints - challenging legacy approaches and redefining what great B2B experiences look like. You'll play a critical role in redefining how Vanguard serves institutional clients-delivering simpler, smarter, and more connected experiences that drive long-term client and business impact.
What You'll Do- Set the vision: Define and lead the UX strategy for plan sponsor and consultant journeys across Workplace Solutions
- Transform experiences: Replace fragmented, legacy workflows with connected, digitally-enabled solutions
- Champion the client: Embed deep B2B insights into product, service, and operational design
- Influence at scale: Partner across Product, Technology, Operations, and Sales to align on enterprise priorities and investments
- Lead a multidisciplinary team: Oversee design, research, content, and UX operations-building a high-performing, innovative team
- Drive quality and consistency: Establish standards, frameworks, and metrics to continuously improve experience outcomes
- Advance digital innovation: Leverage data, emerging technologies, and modern platforms to enhance usability and efficiency
What We're Looking For- Proven leader with experience defining and delivering enterprise UX or digital experience strategies
- Track record driving large-scale transformation in complex, cross-functional environments
- Strong understanding of B2B client needs; retirement/recordkeeping, or other workplace benefits experience preferred
- Ability to simplify complex, multi-stakeholder journeys into intuitive solutions
- Exceptional stakeholder influence, with experience partnering at senior executive levels
- Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing teams
Qualifications- 10+ years of relevant experience, including UX, product design, or digital strategy leadership
- Experience leading teams and delivering measurable business and client outcomes
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
Special FactorsSponsorshipVanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
