Technical Program Manager, Senior Specialist

4. Builds and maintains relationships across program stakeholders and proactively fosters effective communication between internal and external parties. Drives key decisions to ensure alignment with overarching goals across stakeholders.

5. Ensure all steps are taken to mitigate risk and maintains control, compliance, audit, and legal requirements on technology projects. Maintains an appropriate level of technical and business knowledge to support program implementation.

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

Zero Trust Program Leadership & Execution

Own the overall Zero Trust program plan, roadmap, and delivery cadence across all workstreams: Identity & Privileged Access (JIT / Standing Access Reduction) PKI modernization & certificate lifecycle automation PQC readiness and cryptographic agility Zero Trust assessments, maturity modeling, and future‑state design

Translate strategy into clear execution plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes aligned to enterprise OKRs.

OKRs, Metrics & Executive Reporting

Define, track, and report workstream‑level OKRs and KPIs in partnership with engineering and architecture leads (e.g., % privileged access delivered via JIT, certificate automation coverage, PQC readiness milestones).

Produce monthly, quarterly, and ad‑hoc executive updates for senior leadership (CISO, SLT, GR&S), emphasizing: Risk reduction Business enablement Delivery confidence Emerging dependencies or decisions required

Cross‑Functional & Vendor Coordination

Serve as the single coordination point across IAM Engineering, PKI, Cloud Security, Architecture, GRC, and Audit teams.

Manage delivery alignment with strategic partners and vendors supporting the Zero Trust program (e.g., assessment partners, PKI/PQC vendors, JIT platforms).

Ensure clear ownership models, RACI clarity, and handoffs between investment work and BAU operations.

PKI, Certificates & PQC Readiness Oversight

Execution oversight of PKI modernization initiatives

Track and drive PQC readiness activities, including cryptographic inventory, roadmap execution, and alignment with regulatory and industry guidance.

Zero Trust Assessment & Policy Enablement

Manage Zero Trust readiness assessments and maturity modeling activities.

Coordinate definition of target‑state personas, use cases, and policy‑as‑code approaches in collaboration with architecture and engineering teams.

Ensure assessment outcomes translate into prioritized execution plans, not shelfware.

Financial & Investment Governance

Partner with finance and PMO teams to: Track Zero Trust investment spend Support annual and multi‑year funding requests Align hiring plans (e.g., ZT Program Manager role, supporting engineers) with approved budgets

Identify risks related to hiring delays, vendor dependencies, or funding constraints and proactively surface options.

Risk, Audit & Compliance Alignment

Ensure Zero Trust initiatives are audit‑aware and defensible, particularly in areas such as: Privileged access controls (JIT) Certificate governance Cloud access consistency across platforms

Act as a liaison between delivery teams and GRC when Zero Trust topics are reviewed.

Required Qualifications

10+ years of experience in program or portfolio management within cybersecurity, IAM, or enterprise technology.

Demonstrated experience running large, cross‑functional security programs with multiple technical workstreams.

Strong understanding of Zero Trust principles

Proven ability to communicate complex initiatives in clear, executive‑level language.

Experience working with external vendors and consulting partners.

Undergraduate degree in related field (Computer Science, Engineering) required. Graduate degree preferred.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is 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.