IT Delivery Manager - AI Platforms

(e.g., JIRA or similar tools) to ensure predictable and reliable outcomes + Provide clear, data-driven communication to stakeholders and leadership on delivery status, timelines, risks, and overall progress + Partner with engineering, product, and business teams to align on priorities, enable platform adoption, and ensure successful execution of cross-functional initiatives + Proactively identify and mitigate risks, resolve blockers, and drive continuous improvement in delivery processes and team effectiveness + Monitor and report on delivery performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and the scalability of platform capabilities + Support operational planning, including staffing, resource allocation, and budget considerations + Ensure adherence to technology, risk, and security standards while delivering high-quality, scalable solutions Qualifications + 8+ years of experience in IT delivery, engineering management, or program delivery roles + Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred. + Proven people management experience leading engineering or technical teams (required) + Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end delivery outcomes (not just coordination or facilitation) + Strong experience with: + Delivery planning and forecasting + Managing timelines, dependencies, and risks + Communicating delivery status to senior leadership + Experience working with Agile delivery teams and tools (e.g., JIRA) + Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills + Experience delivering solutions on cloud platforms (primarily AWS; Azure exposure a plus) + Working experience with AI/ML platforms, preferably SageMaker 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.