Technical Project Manager, Specialist

Vanguard Group, Inc.

$90K — $120K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum of three years related work experience; two years managing a project preferred.
  • Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
  • Experience with JIRA is required; Scrum certification and AWS experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manages technology projects and technical workstreams, developing and monitoring project plans.
  • Provides insights on best practices and common obstacles based on prior experience.
  • Communicates project status and issues to stakeholders regularly.
  • Builds and maintains relationships, fostering communication between project stakeholders.
  • Identifies, manages, and mitigates risks on technology projects, communicating solutions to management.
  • Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
  • Generous paid time off policy and flexible work arrangements.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
Full Job Description

Core Responsibilities

1. Manages technology projects or technical workstreams within a broader project or program. Develops, implements, and monitors project plans. Contributes expertise to major project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks.

2. Provides insight on best practices and common obstacles based on prior experiences. Serves as a trusted advisor to ensure strategies are aligned with the overall department and business requirements.

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

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

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

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


    Qualifications

    • Minimum of three years related work experience. Two years of managing a project preferred. Financial Services and technical experience preferred.
    • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience in a related field (Computer Science, Engineering).
    • Experience with JIRA required; Scrum certification and AWS experience preferred.

    Special Factors

    Sponsorship

    Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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