Head of FAS Technology Strategic Services
Vanguard
United States, Pennsylvania, Malvern
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Salary
$112,000 - $179,000 Per Year
Rank
Director
Responsibility
Design/Transform
Scope
Regional
Workplace
Hybrid
Functions
Finance
HR
IT
Legal
Reports to
Level
N-2
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
03-28-2025
Description
FAS Technology (FAST) is seeking a Head of Strategic Services to lead at the intersection of strategy, execution, and continuous improvement. This pivotal role encompasses strategic services such as workforce management, budgeting and financial planning, portfolio governance, communication and change management agile capabilities and program management for FAS’ GenAI portfolio.
In this role, you will be a catalyst for change and a strategic thought partner for the organization, working in a collaborative and innovative environment. Join us and be part of a team that values challenging the status quo, learning, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership and Strategy: Drive impactful change and lead strategic initiatives within the Shared Services division.
- Workforce Management: Oversee headcount updates, role changes, backfills, promotions, attrition, and staff augmentation contractors.
- Budgeting and Financial Planning: Conduct monthly budget reviews and financial planning meetings to assess financial performance, discuss variances, and refine resource allocation strategies.
- Portfolio Governance: Ensure effective portfolio governance to align projects with strategic goals and manage risks.
- Communication and Change Management: Lead communication and change management efforts to support strategic initiatives and continuous improvement for FAST.
- Agile Capabilities: Enable best-in-class agile methodologies within the organization and promote continuous improvement in how we work.
- Program Management: Manage the holistic GenAI portfolio for FAS and other strategic programs.
Qualification & Requirements
- Experience in establishing or expanding shared service organizations across multiple sectors and functions.
- Strong leadership and strategic thinking skills, aligning projects with strategic goals and managing risks to enhance organizational resilience and performance.
- Excellent communication and change management capabilities.
- Familiarity with program management and agile methodologies.
- Ability to collaborate with and effectively influence senior stakeholders.
- Tech domain expertise a plus but not required. Most importantly the Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn new domains, technologies and processes.
Benefits
- Financial + Retirement / 401(K)
- Child Care + Parental Leave / Adoption Assistance
- Office Perks / Company-sponsored outings
- Health Insurance + Wellness / Dental insurance
- Culture / Flexible work schedule
- Professional Development / Job training & conferences
- Vacation + Time Off / Paid volunteer time.
Company Profile
Vanguard
Industry
Financial Services
Revenue
$10.3B
Employees
30,572
Fortune 500 Rank
NA
Global 500 Rank
NA
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