Product Manager Specialist- Platform Modernization

Vanguard Group, Inc.

$100K — $130K *
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience is required; graduate degree is preferred.
  • Minimum of five years of relevant work experience, with two years leading large cross-functional teams on significant projects preferred.
  • Proven ability to define strategy and communicate vision effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Experience in collaborative, cross-functional work environments.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are necessary.
  • Excellent communication and relationship management capabilities are essential.
  • Experience working with technology teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Define product vision, strategy, and roadmaps for complex digital products.
  • Translate business objectives into actionable product priorities and plans.
  • Collaborate with technology, operations, and business partners to create high-impact solutions.
  • Lead all product lifecycle activities, including discovery, prioritization, and execution.
  • Utilize insights from customers, the business, and market trends to guide product decisions.
  • Drive cross-functional alignment among teams and stakeholders.
  • Partner with engineering teams to support the development of scalable technology solutions.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment that promotes product strategy and innovation.
  • Opportunity to influence and shape platform capabilities in the retirement business.
  • Chance to work with emerging technologies like AI to improve user experiences.
  • Focus on professional growth with continuous learning opportunities.
Full Job Description
Summary:

We're looking for Product Managers who are energized by solving complex business problems, influencing strategy, and partnering across technology and business teams to deliver impactful solutions.

As a Product Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping platform capabilities that support our retirement business while helping drive modernization efforts that improve client and business experiences. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where product strategy, innovation, and customer focus come together to create meaningful outcomes.

Responsibilities:
  • Define product vision, strategy, and roadmaps for complex digital products and platform capabilities.
  • Translate business objectives into product priorities and actionable plans.
  • Collaborate with technology, operations, and business partners to deliver high-impact solutions.
  • Lead product lifecycle activities, including discovery, prioritization, roadmap planning, and execution.
  • Utilize customer, business, and market insights to inform product decisions.
  • Drive alignment across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Partner with engineering teams to support the development of scalable and modern technology solutions.
  • Explore opportunities to leverage emerging technologies, including AI, to improve user experiences and business outcomes.
  • Continuously evaluate product performance and identify opportunities for optimization and growth.


Qualifications:
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required. Graduate degree preferred.
  • Minimum of five years related work experience. Two years of leading large cross-functional teams on major organizational projects preferred.
  • Ability to define strategy and communicate vision across diverse stakeholder groups.
  • Experience working in highly collaborative, cross-functional environments.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Strong communication and relationship management skills.
  • Experience partnering with technology teams throughout the product development lifecycle.


We'd Love to See:

  • Experience with platform modernization, digital transformation, or large-scale business initiatives.
  • Familiarity with APIs, microservices, cloud-based technologies, or modern application architectures.
  • Exposure to AI-enabled products, processes, or business solutions.
  • Demonstrated curiosity, adaptability, and commitment to continuous learning.


Special Factors

Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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