Ideal Candidate Profile:

You are a technical project leader who thrives in dynamic environments, excels at building relationships, and can influence IT teams to deliver secure, scalable solutions. Your ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution will be key to enhancing the end-user experience and advancing our technology capabilities.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead Technology Projects: Manage multiple technical workstreams or large-scale projects from inception to completion. Develop, implement, and monitor detailed project plans, ensuring timely delivery of key milestones and deliverables.
• Strategic Advisor: Provide expert insight on best practices, anticipate obstacles, and align strategies with enterprise goals and market conditions.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate project status, risks, and solutions to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership. Build strong relationships and influence decisions across IT and business teams.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks, ensuring project success and compliance with technical security standards.
• Collaboration & Communication: Foster seamless communication between internal and external stakeholders, driving consensus and alignment on priorities.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in special projects and contribute to process enhancements that elevate technology delivery and user experience.

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience, including at least 2 years managing technology projects. Financial Services and technical delivery experience strongly preferred.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

Proven ability to deliver IT solutions, with strong knowledge of technical security principles and IT delivery methodologies.

Demonstrated success in stakeholder management, influencing cross-functional teams, and driving results in complex environments.

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.