Vanguard aims to become an AI-driven organization, and achieving this ambition requires AI-driven data. The establishment of this new department is crucial for driving our maturity and transformation into a data driven organization. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our growing team at the ground floor of a journey that will partner across operational and analytical teams spanning all IT subdivisions, to enhance our data and analytics capabilities through strategic thought leadership, world class architecture, strong platform engineering, applied technology research, effective communication, change management, project planning and enablement. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who is passionate about creating a data driven culture, and a high performing organization in close collaboration and partnership with the head of enterprise data architecture and engineering.
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The ideal candidate will have an interest in AI/ML and data and analytics, strong organizational skills, communication and presentation skills, ability to influence others and stakeholder management experience. This role works very closely with the head of enterprise data architecture, partnered at the hip as the orchestrator of this newly created department in a dynamic role that spans across strategy, communication, change management, continuous improvement, financial planning, event planning, project management and more.
Responsibilities:
- Manages technology projects or multiple technical workstreams within a broader project or program. Develops, implements, and monitors project plans. Contributes expertise to major project deliverables, milestones, and required tasks.
- Provides insight on best practices and common obstacles based on prior experiences. Serves as a trusted advisor to ensure strategies are aligned with the overall company strategy and market conditions.
- Communicates project status and issues regularly to stakeholders, including leaders, team members, and senior managers.
- Builds and maintains effective relationships. Proactively fosters communication between internal and external project stakeholders. Influences key decisions across stakeholder groups.
- Proactively identifies, manages, and mitigates risks and any related issues on technology projects. Communicates solutions on key issues or projects to management and stakeholders to obtain their input and buy-in as appropriate.
- Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of five years related work experience. Two years of managing a project preferred. Financial Services and technical experience preferred.
- Undergraduate degree in related field (Computer Science, Engineering) required. Graduate degree preferred.
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.