Technical Product Manager, Specialist
Position Overview
As a Senior Technical Product Manager in Vanguard’s Global Risk and Security (GR&S) division, you will play a pivotal role in enabling business strategy, safeguarding client and organizational assets and data while fostering a robust risk culture. Our teams leverage enterprise-wide insights, deep subject matter expertise, and trusted advisory capabilities to empower leaders across Vanguard to make informed, risk-aware decisions with agility and confidence. Within GR&S, the Enterprise Security and Fraud (ES&F) sub-division is dedicated to the comprehensive protection of Vanguard’s personnel, property, data, and client assets. We are recognized as trusted advisors, delivering state-of-the-art security and fraud solutions, and cultivating a world-class environment for highly engaged, passionate, and diverse talent. Continuous learning and professional development are core expectations in our dynamic security landscape.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Product Leadership
- Translate strategic business objectives into actionable initiatives for engineering teams, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and measurable outcomes.
- Articulate complex technical requirements in clear, concise language suitable for executive audiences and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership and accountability for product success, serving as the primary point of contact for all inquiries related to product features and functionality.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive product documentation, including product cards, roadmaps, feature and capability plans, as well as usage and operational metrics.
- Apply both qualitative and quantitative analysis to drive continuous improvement in client experience and product performance.
- Exhibit advanced problem-solving skills, proactively addressing challenges related to scalability, reliability, and operational efficiency.
- Contribute to product architecture and the design of technical solutions, fostering collaboration across teams and facilitating a shared understanding of business needs and technical constraints.
- Partner with delivery teams to ensure that project intake and deliverables are consistently aligned with business priorities and key results (OKRs).
- Establish strong partnership with peers and mentor others, promote best practices and elevate the discipline of product management across the organization.
Security Expertise
- Possess foundational knowledge in key security domains, including Identity and Access Management, Cryptography, Vulnerability Assessment, and Risk Management.
- Demonstrate intermediate to advanced proficiency in cloud-based infrastructure and services, with the ability to guide teams in implementing secure, scalable solutions.
- Remain current on industry trends and the evolving threat landscape, driving teams to adopt proactive controls and robust fail-safes to mitigate risk.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum of five years of relevant professional experience, with at least two years leading large, cross-functional teams on major organizational initiatives.
- Proven track record of delivering results in complex, fast-paced environments.
Special Considerations
- Please note that Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.
About Vanguard
Vanguard is driven by a mission to secure the long-term financial well-being of our clients. We lead through innovative products and services that transform lives, and we are committed to continuous learning and development-both as individuals and as a team. Our global presence, from Malvern to Melbourne, reflects our dedication to excellence and our aspiration to be our best in service of our mission.
Working Model
Vanguard has adopted a hybrid working model for most employees, combining the benefits of flexible remote work with opportunities for in-person collaboration, learning, and connection. Our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a key enabler of long-term client outcomes and enriching employee 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.