Director, Data Supply Chain Program

The Director Data Supply Chain DSC Program role is responsible for building and scaling the enterprise Data Supply Chain DSC program and advancing the Digital & Analytics data controls function. The role leads a technology enabled data control capability designed to strengthen governance transparency and risk management across the full data lifecycle for critical Personal Investor client facing use cases.

Starting from early pilots and foundational design this leader will shape and execute the long term vision operating model control framework tooling strategy and execution approach for DSC scaling the program into a sustainable business as usual enterprise capability. The role oversees end to end data flows - from source systems through transformation and movement to client facing consumption - leveraging modern data platforms data lineage and metadata tools automation dashboards and GenAI enabled discovery to reduce operational and regulatory risk and improve data quality.

Partnering closely with Technology Product Data Risk Compliance Audit Enterprise Data Governance and external advisors this role ensures data controls are designed into modern architectures and delivery processes where possible rather than applied manually or retroactively.

Core Responsibilities

• Hire develop and lead a team of data control professionals responsible for consulting across D&A to deliver the multi-year DSC program and advance the organizations data control capabilities.
• Monitor industry regulatory and enterprise trends in data governance controls and risk management adjusting strategy and execution accordingly.
• Provide strategic direction to mature the data control environment from pilot and scale phases into steady state sustainable operations.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Program Leadership

• Own the end-to-end Data Supply Chain program including assessments control gap identification remediation planning and ongoing attestations.
• Drive efficiency quality and consistency across the DSC program through standardized templates tooling automation and repeatable processes.
• Lead the evolution and adoption of a standardized data control framework defining what good looks like" across the data supply chain source movement transformation and consumption.
• Ensure consistent application of controls across systems of origin systems of record and client facing outputs.

Risk Audit and Regulatory Alignment

• Serve as senior escalation point for complex data control issues and audit findings.
• Oversee consultation with Risk Internal Audit and external auditors related to data controls maintain strong relationships to ensure transparency alignment and credibility.

Control Remediation Metrics & Reporting

• Oversee identification prioritization and remediation of data control gaps ensuring clear ownership action plans and timelines.
• Define and maintain program KPIs and KRIs including assessment completion gap closure timeliness ownership and attestation coverage.
• Deliver executive level dashboards and management reporting that provide real time visibility into data risk posture and program health.

Enterprise Partnership & Influence

• Own departmental relationships with key internal stakeholders across D&A PI Tech Product Risk Compliance and Enterprise Data Governance.
• Influence adoption of DSC standards and best practices across product families and technology teams.
• Partner with modernization AI readiness and data lineage initiatives to embed controls into future architectures where possible rather than retrofitting them.

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 10 years related work experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Graduate degree preferred.
• Program Management experience
• Background in internal data controls risk management and regulatory compliance.

Special Factors

• Sponsorship: Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we dont just have a mission-were 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.