Scope and Architectural Focus
The Sr. Manager owns and evolves product aligned solution architecture across following domains:
Endtoend solution design for strategic programs and complex initiatives spanning multiple product families (e.g. B2B B2C Platforms Analytics) technology platforms and architectural domains
Crossdomain integration and orchestration ensuring solutions are coherent composable and executable across frontend domain services event streaming data analytics and AIenabled capabilities
Enhance client crew and developer experiences through incorporation of GenAI solutions
Architectural decisionmaking for solutionlevel tradeoffs involving scope complexity sequencing risk and technical debt
Alignment of solution designs to enterprise architecture standards patterns and guardrails defined in partnership with Domain Architecture
Core Responsibilities:
1. Hires evaluates and supervises crew. Provides guidance and training as necessary to develop crew. Sets performance standards reviews performance and makes informed compensation decisions in accordance with all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures.
2. Manages staff. Develops mentors and provides guidance training and motivation as necessary. Conducts regular one-on-one and staff meetings. Hires evaluates and counsels crew. Follows corporate disciplinary procedures per established Vanguard standards as required. Sets performance standards reviews performance provides feedback and recommends wage increases in accordance with all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures
3. Builds and develops a team of Product Architects. Allocates Architects across a portfolio of strategic initiatives. Works directly with Architects in conceptualizing business technology solutions that have the potential to produce transformational outcomes.
4. Continuously pursues advance-level technical acumen: establishes working relationships with strategic and boutique technology providers; leverages the Internet as a critical resource for related knowledge capital ; attends conferences and engages in associated activities (e.g. conducting presentations leading workshops etc.)
5. Acts as an outstanding thought leader in primary area of responsibility.
6. Meets information architecture financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures analyzing variances initiating corrective actions.
7. Builds commitment to information strategy by considering and evaluating different points of view creating a cohesive argument
8. Confirms architecture capability and flexibility by developing analytical models; completing validation tests
9. Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
10. Leads discussions related to key application architecture decisions.
11. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum 10 years of related work experience in a global environment with at least three years in a technology architect role.
B.E./ in Computer Science Information Technology or related field. MBA in Technology Management preferred
Demonstrated experience in enterprise IT architecture strategy vendor engagement and systems integration.
Strong leadership communication and negotiation skills with a track record of influencing executive stakeholders.
Proven ability to manage teams and drive transformational initiatives in complex enterprise environments.
Special Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About Vanguard
At Vanguard we dont just have a missionwere 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.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
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