Technical Project Manager, Specialist

Vanguard • Malvern, PA

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Responsibilities: Project Leadership: Plan, execute, and deliver complex AI, model and data management and governance projects on time and within scope. Data Governance Expertise: Implement and advance enterprise AI, model and data governance frameworks, policies, and standards. Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with business and technology teams, and senior leadership to ensure alignment and adoption of governance practices. Risk & Compliance: Identify and manage AI and data-related risks; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, BCBS 239, NIST AI 600). Review and Oversight: Conduct AI and data policy compliance assessments, design methodologies, and support issue management and reporting. Process Improvement: Develop scalable solutions and strategies to enhance AI and data governance capabilities and operational efficiency. Reporting & Metrics: Establish and monitor KPIs and KRIs to measure project success and governance effectiveness. Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree preferred. Key Competencies Strategic Thinking: Ability to align project objectives with organizational AI and data strategy. Leadership & Influence: Skilled at motivating teams and driving consensus across diverse stakeholders. Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities for complex data challenges. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts clearly. Adaptability: Comfortable working in dynamic environments and managing shifting priorities. Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and compliance in all aspects of AI and data governance. Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across business and technology teams. Technical Tools: Proficiency in Jira for project tracking and Agile workflows. Qualifications: Minimum 5 years of experience in project management with a focus on AI and/or data management and governance. Strong understanding of AI and/or data governance principles, AI monitoring frameworks, and policy/standards rollout processes. Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, NIST AI RMF). Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders. Experience with AI and data initiatives and risk management practices. Exposure to cybersecurity and technology control design related to AI and data protection. Preferred Ability to design and implement evergreen solutions for governance scalability. Preferred Familiarity with Collibra or similar data governance tools (e.g., Informatica, Alation) and/or AI/model governance tools. 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. Vanguard, one of the world's largest investment management companies, serves individual investors, institutions, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and financial professionals. We have a diverse and talented crew with a culture that promotes teamwork, along with an unwavering focus on serving our clients' best interests. This website uses "cookies" to distinguish you from other users. A cookie is a small file of letters and numbers placed on your computer or device. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our website and also allows us to improve our site and services. The cookies are stored locally on your computer or mobile device. To accept cookies you can continue browsing as normal. Or you can go to our Privacy Policy to read more information and learn how to change your preferences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align project objectives with organizational AI and data strategy.
• Leadership & Influence: Skilled at motivating teams and driving consensus across diverse stakeholders.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities for complex data challenges.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey technical concepts clearly.
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in dynamic environments and managing shifting priorities.
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy and compliance in all aspects of AI and data governance.
• Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across business and technology teams.
• Technical Tools: Proficiency in Jira for project tracking and Agile workflows.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in project management with a focus on AI and/or data management and governance.
• Strong understanding of AI and/or data governance principles, AI monitoring frameworks, and policy/standards rollout processes.
• Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks (GDPR, CCPA, NIST AI RMF).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Experience with AI and data initiatives and risk management practices.
• Exposure to cybersecurity and technology control design related to AI and data protection.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to design and implement evergreen solutions for governance scalability.
• Familiarity with Collibra or similar data governance tools (e.g., Informatica, Alation) and/or AI/model governance tools.

Responsibilities

• Project Leadership: Plan, execute, and deliver complex AI, model and data management and governance projects on time and within scope.
• Data Governance Expertise: Implement and advance enterprise AI, model and data governance frameworks, policies, and standards.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with business and technology teams, and senior leadership to ensure alignment and adoption of governance practices.
• Risk & Compliance: Identify and manage AI and data-related risks; ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, BCBS 239, NIST AI 600).
• Review and Oversight: Conduct AI and data policy compliance assessments, design methodologies, and support issue management and reporting.
• Process Improvement: Develop scalable solutions and strategies to enhance AI and data governance capabilities and operational efficiency.
• Reporting & Metrics: Establish and monitor KPIs and KRIs to measure project success and governance effectiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees