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Director, Data Supply Chain Program

Yesterday Scottsdale, AZ

Core Responsibilities

People & Strategic Thought Leadership

  • Hire, develop, and lead a team of data control professionals responsible for consulting across D&A to deliver the multi-year DSC program and advance the organization's data control capabilities.
  • Monitor industry, regulatory, and enterprise trends in data governance, controls, and risk management, adjusting strategy and execution accordingly.
  • Provide strategic direction to mature the data control environment from pilot and scale phases into steady state, sustainable operations.
  • Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Program Leadership

  • Own the end-to-end Data Supply Chain program, including assessments, control gap identification, remediation planning, and ongoing attestations.
  • Drive efficiency, quality, and consistency across the DSC program through standardized templates, tooling, automation, and repeatable processes.
  • Lead the evolution and adoption of a standardized data control framework defining "what good looks like" across the data supply chain (source, movement, transformation, and consumption).
  • Ensure consistent application of controls across systems of origin, systems of record, and client facing outputs.

Risk, Audit, and Regulatory Alignment

  • Serve as senior escalation point for complex data control issues and audit findings.
  • Oversee consultation with Risk, Internal Audit and external auditors related to data controls; maintain strong relationships to ensure transparency, alignment, and credibility.

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Control Remediation, Metrics & Reporting

  • Oversee identification, prioritization, and remediation of data control gaps, ensuring clear ownership, action plans, and timelines.
  • Define and maintain program KPIs and KRIs, including assessment completion, gap closure, timeliness, ownership, and attestation coverage.
  • Deliver executive level dashboards and management reporting that provide real time visibility into data risk posture and program health.

Enterprise Partnership & Influence

  • Own departmental relationships with key internal stakeholders across D&A, PI Tech, Product, Risk, Compliance, and Enterprise Data Governance.
  • Influence adoption of DSC standards and best practices across product families and technology teams.
  • Partner with modernization, AI readiness, and data lineage initiatives to embed controls into future architectures where possible rather than retrofitting them.

Qualifications and Skills

  • Minimum 10 years related work experience.
  • Supervisory experience preferred.
  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Graduate degree preferred.
  • Program Management experience
  • Background in internal data controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Scottsdale, AZ, Charlotte, NC, Malvern, PA
Job ID: Vanguard-174108
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-03-11T20:37:32

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Pet Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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