We are seeking a strategic and influential Senior Director - HR Business Partner to support a senior executive leading Vanguard’s Enterprise AI and Engineering Platforms organization. In this highly visible role, you will shape talent strategy, strengthen leadership capability, and guide organizational evolution across the teams responsible for advancing Vanguard's AI agenda, enterprise data architecture, and engineering platforms. You will help build the workforce and leadership capabilities needed to accelerate innovation, engineering excellence, and enterprise transformation.
What You’ll Do
Partner with the technology executive to define and execute multi‑year talent strategies supporting enterprise AI, engineering platforms, and scaled technology capabilities.
Partner with leaders driving Vanguard's AI strategy, enterprise data capabilities, and engineering platforms to ensure the organization has the talent, leadership, and operating models required for long term success.
Provide executive-level coaching and shape workforce strategies that advance engineering excellence, strengthen technical leadership, and build critical AI, data, and platform capabilities.
Lead organizational design efforts that align structure, capabilities, and decision-making with Vanguard's enterprise AI strategy, data architecture, and platform transformation priorities.
Use data‑driven insights to shape workforce decisions, address risk, and enhance organizational health.
Drive the delivery of core HR processes and partner closely with HR centers of excellence to ensure an integrated, seamless experience.
Support cultural evolution and change management initiatives across rapidly transforming technology teams.
What We’re Looking For
10+ years of progressive HR leadership experience, with demonstrated success supporting senior executives in large, complex organizations.
Experience partnering with technology or engineering leaders preferred.
Expertise in organizational design, succession planning, workforce strategy, and executive coaching.
Ability to influence senior leaders, operate in high‑ambiguity environments, and navigate large‑scale transformation.
Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred.
Join Us
Make a meaningful impact at the intersection of AI, data, engineering, and talent. Help shape the future of Vanguard's Enterprise AI & Engineering Platforms organization by building the leadership, workforce capabilities, and culture that power innovation, engineering excellence, and enterprise success.
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.
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