Director, Data Transformation & Strategic Operations

Vanguard UK

Multiple Locations
Hybrid
Enterprise-scale transformation delivery
Operating rhythm management
Strategic consulting partnership management
Vanguard UK is seeking a Director of Data Transformation & Strategic Operations to lead enterprise-level data initiatives within its Chief Technology Office. The role involves orchestrating large-scale transformations and ensuring effective execution of strategic operations while fostering a collaborative culture

Job Summary

  • This role exists to build and run the operating engine for Vanguard's data transformation, ensuring enterprise data initiatives are planned, governed, communicated, and delivered with clarity, rigor, and impact.
  • You will lead large-scale, multi-year, cross-divisional data and technology transformation initiatives, translating enterprise priorities into integrated, outcome-based roadmaps.
  • This is a high-visibility enterprise leadership role at the center of Vanguard’s data and AI transformation, offering direct influence on how the enterprise plans, operates, communicates, and executes.

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Vanguard UK is seeking a Director of Data Transformation & Strategic Operations to lead enterprise-level data initiatives within its Chief Technology Office. The role involves orchestrating large-scale transformations and ensuring effective execution of strategic operations while fostering a collaborative culture.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Enterprise-scale transformation delivery
  • Operating rhythm management
  • Strategic consulting partnership management
  • Chief of staff function
  • Outcome-based roadmaps
  • Dependency, risk, and trade-off coordination
  • Quarterly and annual business planning
  • Define and track OKRs and metrics
  • Executive-ready reporting and dashboards
  • Organizational enablement and change management
  • Transformation financials and budgeting
  • Governance, controls, and audit readiness
  • People leadership and team development

Nice-to-have

  • AI-driven organization transformation
  • Modern platforms and architecture
  • Enterprise-grade transformation leadership
  • Clarity, rigor, and impact
  • Build a modern capability, not a traditional PMO

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of relevant business experience
  • 6+ years leading large-scale technology, data, or platform transformations
  • Experience in highly matrixed, federated, and regulated enterprise environments
  • Proven strength in strategic planning, portfolio delivery, and executive communication
  • Strong financial acumen, including program budgeting and investment governance
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; advanced degree preferred

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