Global Risk and Security (GR&S) at Vanguard enables business strategy by protecting client and firm interests while stewarding a strong, forward‑looking risk culture. Within GR&S, the Enterprise Security and Fraud (ES&F) organization safeguards Vanguard’s crew, property, data, and client assets worldwide, partnering closely with business and technology leaders to deliver modern security and fraud capabilities in a rapidly evolving risk landscape. The ES&F Strategic Operations team supports this mission by turning strategy into action—driving alignment across six global departments and strengthening integration with GR&S and Information Technology (IT).
Operating within Strategic Operations, the Strategic Workforce Planning Manager partners closely with ES&F senior leadership, HR, and Finance to translate priorities into actionable workforce plans. This role starts with a mix of project‑based and operational workforce work, and evolves into a more strategic, oversight‑oriented role as foundational capabilities are built. It is a senior‑facing role, with regular interaction with the CISO and ES&F leadership, both in person and through executive deliverables.
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a multi-year workforce strategy aligned to E&SF and strategic priorities.
Partner with HR on strategic talent planning, capability alignment, and location strategy.
Build and evolve workforce metrics and reporting, translating data into insights and recommendations for senior leadership.
Partner closely with Finance to align headcount planning to budget, ensuring clear linkage between talent decisions and financial outcomes.
Support and mature ES&F workforce planning by developing, implementing, executing, and ultimately overseeing workforce processes and governance.
Advance early‑talent and pipeline strategies by coordinating enterprise programs and external partnerships.
Enable ES&F crew engagement initiatives by helping coordinate and scale programs that strengthen culture, collaboration, and sense of belonging across the subdivision.
Drive continuous improvement of workforce planning processes, tooling, and governance.
Develop executive-ready narratives that translate data into clear decisions.
Participate in and/or lead special workforce focused projects and perform other activities as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum of eight years of experience, including at least three years in workforce planning, strategy, finance, or a closely related discipline.
Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience required. Graduate degree preferred.
Deep workforce planning expertise, with comfort operating in a role that includes hands‑on and operational work, particularly in earlier phases.
Proven experience linking talent and headcount decisions to budget and financial outcomes.
Strong analytical capability, with the ability to translate data into clear insights and practical actions.
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders through consultative partnership and executive‑ready communication.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams, balancing execution with longer‑term strategic thinking.
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.