Senior Manager, Data Engineering

Manages the activities of a team of senior data engineers responsible for developing software code that formats, tags, processes, stores and serves data. Manages the Personal Investor CDAO Modernization efforts (DB2 mod, modernizing ingestion into cloud lakehouse, accelerating build out of target state data platform and leading data transformation). This role will lead a hybrid workforce across Vanguard crew and 3rd party partner offshore teams.

Core Responsibilities

1. Hires, evaluates, and supervises crew. Provides guidance and training as necessary to develop crew. Sets performance standards, reviews performance, and makes informed compensation decisions in accordance with all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures.

2. Manages and optimizes the automation of key ETL (Extract / Transform / Load) and quality assurance processes for large volumes of data.

3. Consults with senior leaders on the strategies and operating plans. Executes and adjusts plans for team of Data Engineers. Develops a clear understanding of Data Analytics and Management work across Vanguard businesses and how they connect.

4. Directs the planning, prioritization, and execution of data production projects and processes.

5. Manages the design and development of software and processes to support large scale, efficient data pipelines. Optimizes the availability of data to generate insights and address business needs.

6. Monitors and troubleshoots software and processes for data consistency and integrity. Integrates complex and large scale data from a variety of sources for business partners to generate insight and make decisions.

7. Develops and exercises cross-functional data delivery to support business needs. Manages data integrity and quality standards.

8. Builds and recruits a team of Data Engineering experts across Vanguard.

9. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years business or technical experience including people management and data expertise.

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree or PhD 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.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

Vanguard’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is central to our ability to deliver on our mission. We aspire to create a work environment that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse—one that enables our employees, whom we call crew, to thrive and bring their best selves to work every day on behalf of our clients.

Cultivating DEI lifts our entire organization, and everyone shares accountability for our progress—from our senior leaders who lay the foundation and set the example for inclusive behaviors to crew who are growing in their personal DEI learning experiences.

Together, we’re on a mission. We are fueled by the value of diverse voices and connected through friendships and a culture of care—for our clients, our communities, and each other.    

Vanguard’s DEI journey has no finish line. Our commitment is enduring, and we remain focused on the path ahead. To learn more about Vanguard goals and progress toward DEI, download our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Report.

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.