Manager, IT Delivery and Scrum Lead

Job Description

The Investment Management and Finance Risk (IMFR) organization promotes risk-informed decision-making and ensures strong governance on behalf of investors. Our responsibilities include risk identification, mitigation, independent oversight, monitoring, and reporting.

As an IT Delivery Manager, you will partner with IMFR’s Investment Risk Equity and Fixed Income teams across global regions to deliver technology solutions that enable critical oversight functions. This role combines Scrum leadership with management of a full-stack development team of 10+ professionals, driving both custom system development and vendor integrations.

We are seeking a strategic, technically adept leader to guide the evolution of Investment Risk products. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of leading strategic initiatives, aligning technology solutions with business objectives, and mentoring high-performing teams. You will shape technical roadmaps, foster collaboration, and ensure delivery excellence in an agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead team management: Hire, train, and mentor staff; set performance standards; conduct evaluations and manage compensation decisions.

• Drive software delivery: Oversee release cycles for business-critical applications; define scope and technical requirements with stakeholders.

• Strategic planning: Develop staffing and operational plans; establish short- and long-term departmental goals; monitor KPIs and service metrics.

• Policy & process optimization: Update departmental policies; implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency.

• Quality leadership: Champion quality programs to improve service levels; collaborate with senior leadership on strategic objectives.

• Stakeholder engagement: Present status reports and metrics; maintain strong partnerships with technical teams and business units.

• Budget oversight: Manage departmental budget; review expenses to ensure compliance with financial guidelines.

• Governance & compliance: Enforce IT and security standards; validate deliverables meet regulatory and business requirements.

• Special projects: Contribute to cross-functional initiatives and perform additional duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Investment knowledge is required and Risk Management is preferred.

• Minimum of eight years related work experience, with at least five years of project management experience.

• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple concurrent workstreams in a fast-paced environment.

• Minimum of five years related work experience as a Scrum Lead.

• Two years of leading large cross-functional teams on major organizational technology projects preferred.

• Delivery management experience in application development/products.

• Guide teams through Agile principles and self-organization

• Experience in people leadership.

• Experience with global teams and cross-regional collaboration.

• Agile certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster, SAFe) are a plus.

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.