Sr. Product Manager, Mobile App Security

About the position Core Responsibilities: Owns the strategy, vision, and roadmap for all security‑related experiences in the Vanguard mobile app, including login, biometrics, ID proofing, security profile, and account protection capabilities. Leads digital product management for a strategic mobile product area with cross‑divisional impact, balancing client experience, security posture, and business outcomes. Partners with iOS and Android engineering teams to deliver best‑in‑class, scalable, and secure mobile experiences, leveraging modern mobile and platform capabilities. Collaborates across design, cybersecurity, data, fraud, legal, and operations teams to drive aligned solutions and ensure enterprise standards are met. Applies AI‑enabled tools and data‑driven insights to inform discovery, prioritize outcomes, accelerate delivery, and continuously improve the product lifecycle. Defines success metrics and links product outcomes to clear business and client value drivers; uses qualitative and quantitative techniques to optimize performance. Coaches and influences cross‑functional teams on modern product management practices, experimentation, and continuous learning. Leads planning, development, and rollout of new capabilities—from early discovery through launch and lifecycle management—ensuring readiness across stakeholders. Represents the product with senior leaders, articulating trade‑offs, risks, and opportunities with clarity and confidence. Participates in enterprise planning, prioritization, and special initiatives aligned to Vanguard’s digital and security strategy. Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in product management or digital strategy, with at least 3 years leading large, cross‑functional teams delivering complex products at scale. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required; Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred. Demonstrated strength in digital product lifecycle management, customer experience design, stakeholder influence, and data‑driven decision‑making. Experience working on mobile applications, security, identity, authentication, or platform products strongly preferred. Comfort operating in an AI‑enabled product environment, using modern tools for discovery, analytics, experimentation, and delivery. Proficiency with product and delivery tools such as Jira, Confluence, Aha!, and analytics platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable narratives. Preferred certifications: CSPO, Pragmatic Institute Product Management Certification, SAFe POPM. Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution. 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. Vanguard, one of the world's largest investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests. This website uses "cookies" to distinguish you from other users. A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers placed on your computer or device. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site and services. The cookies are stored locally on your computer or mobile device. To accept cookies you can continue browsing as normal. Or you can go to our Privacy Policy to read more information and learn how to change your preferences.

Responsibilities

• Owns the strategy, vision, and roadmap for all security‑related experiences in the Vanguard mobile app, including login, biometrics, ID proofing, security profile, and account protection capabilities.
• Leads digital product management for a strategic mobile product area with cross‑divisional impact, balancing client experience, security posture, and business outcomes.
• Partners with iOS and Android engineering teams to deliver best‑in‑class, scalable, and secure mobile experiences, leveraging modern mobile and platform capabilities.
• Collaborates across design, cybersecurity, data, fraud, legal, and operations teams to drive aligned solutions and ensure enterprise standards are met.
• Applies AI‑enabled tools and data‑driven insights to inform discovery, prioritize outcomes, accelerate delivery, and continuously improve the product lifecycle.
• Defines success metrics and links product outcomes to clear business and client value drivers; uses qualitative and quantitative techniques to optimize performance.
• Coaches and influences cross‑functional teams on modern product management practices, experimentation, and continuous learning.
• Leads planning, development, and rollout of new capabilities—from early discovery through launch and lifecycle management—ensuring readiness across stakeholders.
• Represents the product with senior leaders, articulating trade‑offs, risks, and opportunities with clarity and confidence.
• Participates in enterprise planning, prioritization, and special initiatives aligned to Vanguard’s digital and security strategy.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in product management or digital strategy, with at least 3 years leading large, cross‑functional teams delivering complex products at scale.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field required
• Demonstrated strength in digital product lifecycle management, customer experience design, stakeholder influence, and data‑driven decision‑making.
• Comfort operating in an AI‑enabled product environment, using modern tools for discovery, analytics, experimentation, and delivery.
• Proficiency with product and delivery tools such as Jira, Confluence, Aha!, and analytics platforms (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable narratives.

Nice-to-haves

• Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience working on mobile applications, security, identity, authentication, or platform products strongly preferred.
• Preferred certifications: CSPO, Pragmatic Institute Product Management Certification, SAFe POPM.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment, balancing strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.

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