Senior Technical Program Manager, AI & Model Governance

We are seeking a seasoned Senior Technical Program Manager, AI & Model Governance to lead and support the development, integration, and enforcement of model governance practices across CAI labs. This role is critical to ensuring compliance with evolving enterprise-level governance policies while driving operational efficiency and stakeholder alignment.

• Organize, design, and drive the agenda for CAI’s Model Governance Operations Committee.
• Design and document governance processes integrated with AI Product Development Life Cycle PDLC and Model Development Life Cycle frameworks.
• Liaise with various CAI labs to drive implementation and evolution of governance processes.
• Liaise with AI/ML product owners and scrum leads to drive alignment of agile workflows with governance stages (e.g., Backlog, Review, Testing, Deployment, Monitoring).
• Establish and manage peer review protocols, including reviewer selection, artifact generation, and timeline adherence.
• Resolve governance gaps for existing models in production, especially those lacking formal approvals.
• Liaise with MRM Model Risk Management, Data Defense Office, and Enterprise Data Office to evolve governance tools, requirements, and processes.
• Lead experimentation with AI tools (e.g., MLFlow) to enhance governance capabilities and efficiency.

• Governance Expertise:
  Minimum 5 years of experience in AI or model governance, risk management, or compliance within data science or analytics environments.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including data scientists, machine learning engineers, product owners, IT developers, and enterprise level governance bodies.
• Process Design:
  Demonstrated success in designing and implementing governance processes from scratch, including documentation, enforcement mechanisms, and integration with operational systems.
• Operational Leadership:
  Experience leading governance committees or working groups, driving consensus, and delivering tangible outcomes under tight timelines.
• Technical Fluency:
  Experience working with AI/ML development teams. Familiarity with AI/ML lifecycle tools and platforms, including AWS, JIRA, MLFlow, and model validation frameworks.
• Strategic Communication:
  Ability to synthesize practitioner feedback and advocate for governance improvements with enterprise stakeholders.

• Ability to interpret and refine governance templates and documentation.
• Understanding of financial industry (asset management in particular).

Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

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.

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.