Technical Project Manager (Security & Vulnerability Management)

The GTO Security and Vulnerability Management team is seeking an experienced Project Manager to our security patching and vulnerability management efforts for Vanguard’s global network infrastructure.  In this role, you will partner with the Network Platform Engineering team, GWX (Facilities), and ES&F to develop and execute security patching plans for some of our most critical infrastructure.  The ideal candidate will have expert level project management skills, as well as working knowledge of our network platform and infrastructure security best practices.  This candidate should thrive in a fast pace environment, and enjoy the challenges of improving Vanguard’s security posture while protecting our production environment for our crew.

This Role:

• Manages technology projects / workstreams to execute security patching and vulnerability remediation of critical network infrastructure. Creates, socializes and manages project plans and provides expertise to major project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks.

• Provides insight on best practices and common obstacles based on prior experiences and knowledge of the platform and processes. Serves as a trusted advisor to ensure strategies are aligned with the overall company strategy and market conditions.

• Communicates regularly to stakeholders, including leaders, team members, and senior managers, as well as other teams and leadership in other related platforms.

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

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

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

What it takes:

• Minimum of five years related work experience. Two years of managing technical infrastructure projects required. Network infrastructure knowledge a plus

• Knowledge of Network Infrastructure Platforms (Palo Alto/Juniper, Cisco, etc.)

• Knowledge of ITIL Change Management / Incident Management Processes

What sets you apart:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Prior experience with security patching or vulnerability remediation

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

We are Vanguard. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests.

For us, investing doesn’t just end in value. It starts with values. Because when you invest with courage, when you invest with clarity, and when you invest with care, you can get so much more in return. We invest with purpose – and that’s how we’ve become a global market leader. Here, we grow by doing the right thing for the people we serve. And so can you.

We want to make success accessible to everyone. This is our opportunity. Let’s make it count.

Inclusion Statement

Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.”

We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values.

When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose.

Our core purpose: To take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.

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.