IT Delivery Manager - AI Platforms

Location: Malvern

Responsibilities Lead and develop a blended team of engineers (onshore and offshore), providing coaching, performance management, and career development while driving accountability for results

Own end-to-end delivery of cloud-based and AI/ML platform initiatives, including continued development and scaling of capabilities such as AWS Sage Maker and internally developed solutions

Translate business and technology priorities into actionable delivery plans, including scope, dependencies, risks, and resource needs across a shared services model supporting multiple lines of business

Establish and maintain strong delivery discipline through structured planning, tracking, and reporting (e.g., JIRA or similar tools) to ensure predictable and reliable outcomes

Provide clear, data-driven communication to stakeholders and leadership on delivery status, timelines, risks, and overall progress

Partner with engineering, product, and business teams to align on priorities, enable platform adoption, and ensure successful execution of cross-functional initiatives

Proactively identify and mitigate risks, resolve blockers, and drive continuous improvement in delivery processes and team effectiveness

Monitor and report on delivery performance, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and the scalability of platform capabilities

Support operational planning, including staffing, resource allocation, and budget considerations

Ensure adherence to technology, risk, and security standards while delivering high-quality, scalable solutions

Qualifications8+ years of experience in IT delivery, engineering management, or program delivery roles

Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Graduate degree preferred.

Proven people management experience leading engineering or technical teams (required)
Demonstrated ownership of end-to-end delivery outcomes (not just coordination or facilitation)
Strong experience with:

Delivery planning and forecasting

Managing timelines, dependencies, and risks

Communicating delivery status to senior leadership

Experience working with Agile delivery teams and tools (e.g., JIRA)
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Experience delivering solutions on cloud platforms (primarily AWS; Azure exposure a plus)

Working experience with AI/ML platforms, preferably Sage Maker 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.

Summary

Location:

Malvern, PA;
Philadelphia, PA;
Charlotte, NCType:
Full time