This is a rare opportunity to be a part of one of the most visible and transformational technology initiatives in Vanguard's history.
As we modernize how client data flows across key business areas, you'll play a critical role in connecting platforms, people, and priorities to help create a more seamless and integrated client experience.
Working across different technology teams, you'll drive complex modernization efforts involving cloud-based architectures, APIs, data integrations, and strategic technology roadmaps. You'll partner closely with senior leaders, architects, and engineering teams to align priorities, manage dependencies, and deliver outcomes that will shape the future of Vanguard's technology ecosystem.
If you're a strategic program leader who thrives at the intersection of technology and execution, this role offers unparalleled visibility, influence, and paving the future.
What You'll Do
- Lead large-scale, cross-functional technology programs that support enterprise modernization initiatives.
- Manage technology-related programs or major technical workstream of a broader program. Ensures that the scope of the projects within the broader transformation or program align with business priorities and that business value is properly measured for prioritization.
- Develops and maintains broad knowledge and awareness of Financial Services industry forces, competition, and trends to assess viability of approaches and strategies to technology-related programs.
- 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.
- Drive strategic planning, execution, and delivery across multiple business and technology organizations.
- Develop and maintain program roadmaps, milestone plans, and dependency management frameworks.
- Facilitate technical discussions and decision-making sessions with architects, engineering leaders, and technical stakeholders.
- Translate technical concepts into clear updates and recommendations for executive leadership.
- Partner with stakeholders across enterprise technology teams to ensure successful delivery of strategic initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of eight years related business experience. Minimum of four years of technical project management experience required.
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Significant experience leading complex technology programs or strategic technology initiatives.
- Strong understanding of software development and technology delivery practices.
- Experience managing programs involving APIs, system integrations, data movement, and cloud-based technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional dependencies, roadmaps, and large-scale delivery plans.
- Proven success influencing stakeholders and communicating with leaders at multiple organizational levels.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and relationship management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience as a Software Engineer, Technical Lead, Solutions Architect, or similar technical role.
- Understanding of modern application architectures, cloud platforms, and enterprise integration patterns.
- Experience leading digital transformation or modernization programs.
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 eight years of related business experience
- Minimum of four years of technical project management experience
- Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Significant experience leading complex technology programs or strategic technology initiatives
- Strong understanding of software development and technology delivery practices
- Experience managing programs involving APIs, system integrations, data movement, and cloud-based technologies
- Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional dependencies, roadmaps, and large-scale delivery plans
- Proven success influencing stakeholders and communicating with leaders at multiple organizational levels
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and relationship management skills
- Previous experience as a Software Engineer, Technical Lead, Solutions Architect, or similar technical role
- Understanding of modern application architectures, cloud platforms, and enterprise integration patterns
- Experience leading digital transformation or modernization programs
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.
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What We Do
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