Product Manager, Specialist

About Vanguard
Founded in 1975, Vanguard is one of the world's leading investment management companies. The firm offers investments, advice, and retirement services to tens of millions of individual investors around the globe—directly, through workplace plans, and through financial intermediaries.

Vanguard India

Vanguard’s office in India is a significant milestone in our global expansion. We are committed to establishing an enduring technology center in Hyderabad, Telangana and are excited to be adding talent who will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI), mobile, and cloud-based technologies that drive our business outcomes and deliver a world-class experience for our clients.  

Role Summary

The Product Manager, Specialist role is responsible for leading digital product management initiatives, overseeing the development, implementation, and optimization of strategic products. This role requires close collaboration with cross-functional teams to enhance customer experience, define product roadmaps, and drive business growth. The specialist ensures smooth product execution, manages escalations, and employs data-driven insights to refine product strategies. Additionally, they work with stakeholders to align product goals with business objectives and market needs.

Responsibilities 

· Lead digital product management efforts for multiple digital products or one strategic product, ensuring alignment with business goals.

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices that enhance the customer experience and drive impactful changes.

· Coach digital product teams on best practices, learnings, and product development methodologies to maximize efficiency.

· Partner with stakeholders to resolve production and implementation issues promptly, supporting escalations when needed to enable rapid delivery.

· Oversee the planning, development, and execution of new digital products, including market analysis, feature definition, and implementation planning.

· Develop pricing and positioning strategies, ensuring products are competitive and aligned with market demand. 

· Utilize qualitative and quantitative analysis techniques to continually improve the user experience and optimize product performance.

· Translate product strategy into detailed requirements and prototypes, collaborating with engineering teams to ensure timely and resource-efficient delivery.

· Lead product launches by working closely with marketing teams, executives, and other product management stakeholders to drive successful go-to-market strategies.

· Evaluate promotional plans to ensure consistency with product line strategies and effective messaging across customer segments.

· Participate in ongoing business planning, departmental prioritization activities, and special projects as required.

· Own and advance the product roadmap in a fast-paced digital environment, partnering closely with IT teams and applying Agile delivery practices, including day-to-day use of Jira.

· Collaborate across business and technology stakeholders to deliver products that support internal teams and external clients, balancing multiple priorities and translating product strategy into measurable outcomes.

Qualifications and Skills

· Minimum 8 years of related work experience, with at least two years of experience leading large cross-functional teams on major organizational projects. 

· Bachelor’s degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Computer Science or IT, or Bachelor’s in Computer Applications (BCA), or Master’s in Computer Applications (MCA). 

· Strong expertise in digital product management, market analysis, and user experience optimization. 

· Proven ability to translate customer insights into product improvements and new features. 

· Experience working with engineering teams to drive product development from concept to launch. 

· Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. 

· Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities to align product strategy with business goals. 

· Hands-on experience partnering with IT teams in an Agile product delivery environment, including practical experience using Jira to manage product work and priorities. 

· Strong digital product management and business acumen; B2B or banking experience is preferred but not mandatory, with the ability to quickly learn the business and technology landscape. 

Location

This role is based in Hyderabad, Telangana at Vanguard India. Only qualified external applicants will be considered.

Our mission

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

Our commitment to you 

Vanguard takes the same long-term view of your success—at work and in life—with Benefits and Rewards packages that reflect what you care about, throughout all the phases and stages of your life. Our Total Rewards programs provide you and your loved ones with wellness support for key areas in your life: 

Financial wellness 
We're committed to enabling your financial success and provide competitive offers and programs. 

Physical wellness 
We're committed to providing benefits that support your physical health and wellness. 

Personal wellness 
We're committed to providing resources that help support the full scope of your life. 

How we work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for most of our employees (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.