Core Responsibilities
- Consult with internal and external partners to conduct learning and performance needs assessments and define clear performance outcomes.
- Apply an understanding of how people learn at work to make informed design decisions that account for learner context, accessibility, and real‑world application.
- Lead the strategy, design, development, and/or curation of learning experiences using user centered design principles and established accessibility best practices.
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with stakeholders through clear, consistent communication.
- Recommend and implement learning solutions that align with divisional goals.
- Manage multiple projects through the full lifecycle using established project management tools and practices.
- Evaluate learning effectiveness and learning practices, using data and feedback to improve individual solutions and the broader learning approach.
- Pilot and iterate on new learning methods, technologies, and delivery formats.
- Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in learning and development, with demonstrated strength in instructional design, learning experience design, and content development or curation.
- Proven experience designing learning experiences, with a strong portfolio across digital, blended, and instructor‑led formats.
- Proven experience conducting learning and performance consulting, including needs assessment, problem diagnosis, and recommending solutions aligned to business and performance outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and influence stakeholder relationships, partnering effectively with leaders and subject matter experts to inform design decisions.
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently, apply inclusive and accessible design practices, and collaborate effectively across teams.
- Experience working within an IT organization and partnering with engineering, product, data, cybersecurity, or technology leaders is preferred.
Key Skills
- Learning & Performance Consulting
- Learning Experience Design
- Technical Learning & IT Acumen
- Stakeholder Management & Influence
- Learning Measurement & Evaluation
- AI Literacy
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.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in learning and development with strength in instructional design, learning experience design, and content development or curation.
- Proven experience designing learning experiences with a strong portfolio across digital, blended, and instructor-led formats.
- Proven experience conducting learning and performance consulting including needs assessment, problem diagnosis, and recommending solutions aligned to business outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and influence stakeholder relationships and partner with leaders and subject matter experts.
- Ability to manage multiple projects independently, apply inclusive and accessible design practices, and collaborate effectively across teams.
- Experience working within an IT organization and partnering with engineering, product, data, cybersecurity, or technology leaders.
- Learning & Performance Consulting (skill).
- Learning Experience Design (skill).
- Technical Learning & IT Acumen (skill).
- Stakeholder Management & Influence (skill).
- Learning Measurement & Evaluation (skill).
- AI Literacy (skill).
Vanguard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vanguard and has not been reviewed or approved by Vanguard.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support appears unusually strong through a 401(k) design that includes a match plus an additional employer contribution, which can materially lift long-term total rewards. HSA seeding and an enhanced employer match further strengthen the savings-and-benefits value of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle support is reinforced by a sizable annual FlexFund stipend that can be applied across many day-to-day categories such as fitness, childcare, and other personal expenses. On-site or virtual clinics and fitness options add practical health and wellness convenience.
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Affordable Benefits — Healthcare and related benefits are positioned as comparatively affordable via heavily subsidized medical plans and broad coverage options. This affordability can offset moderate base pay for employees who place higher value on out-of-pocket cost reductions.
Vanguard Insights
What We Do
We are a community of 30 million who think – and feel – differently about investing. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests. Since our founding in 1975, helping our investors achieve their goals is our sole reason for existence. With no other parties to answer to and therefore no conflicting loyalties, we make every decision—like keeping investing costs as low as possible—with only your needs in mind. Vanguard is one of the world's largest investment companies, offering a large selection of high-quality low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, advice, and related services. Individual and institutional investors, financial professionals, and plan sponsors can benefit from the size, stability, and experience Vanguard offers. As of April 30, 2019, we managed more than $5.6 trillion in global assets. In addition, we have 189 funds in the United States and 225 funds in global markets. For Commenting Guidelines & Important information, visit here: http://vanguard.com/linkedin Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor.
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