Technology Leadership Program - Application Development (PA)

Vanguard; Malvern (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanguard is seeking a motivated professional for a structured IT rotation program based in Malvern. The eight-month rotations span Application Development or Technology Operations, designed to build breadth and depth across IT domains while delivering measurable project outcomes.

Participants will own tasks, participate in program meetings, and chart a personal development plan to track progress over the year, with a hybrid work approach supporting collaboration and learning.

Qualifications

• Experience in information technology preferred.
• Undergraduate or Graduate degree with a concentration in computer science, computer engineering, or related technical/engineering discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Completes rotation objectives across various areas of the IT business, assimilating into each area and taking ownership of projects.
• Rotational assignments include three, eight month rotations in either Application Development or Technology Operations, within one sub-division.
• Demonstrates accountability for issues by accepting ownership through problem resolution.
• Engages in personal and professional development via required trainings and maintains a personal plan for development.
• Builds a comprehensive internal network of business contacts to complete tasks.
• Provides high quality service to internal and external clients with timely, accurate information.
• Uses data tools to arrange, manipulate, and present data to support solid business decisions.

Skills

Information technology experience

Education

CS/CE related degree

Job description

Core Responsibilities

1. Completes rotation objectives across various areas of the IT business, demonstrating an ability to assimilate into each area, understand the objectives of the assignments and specific departments, achieve rotation objectives, and take ownership and accountability for all projects and assignments.

2. Rotational assignments will include three, eight month rotations in either Application Development or Technology Operations. Participants will rotate within one sub-division in order to build upon each experience. In these positions, the participants will apply the skills learned in training as well as leverage their technical knowledge to successful meet the outlined objectives.

3. Demonstrates accountability for issues by accepting ownership throughout the problem resolution process.

4. Takes ownership of personal and professional development through: participation in program initiated meetings and projects, attending all training sessions required by the program or rotational assignments and creating and maintaining a personal plan to track development and accomplishments throughout the year.

5. Navigates the organization by securing a comprehensive network of business contacts that can be leveraged to complete assigned tasks.

6. Demonstrates high quality service to all client inquiries, including internal and/or external clients, by providing thorough and accurate information in a timely manner.

7. Utilizes appropriate tools to arrange, manipulate, and present data in a way that enables solid decision making for the business. Makes recommendations based on the data when appropriate.

8. Demonstrates proficiency and a thorough knowledge of Vanguard’s investment methodology, policies, procedures, marketplace, and all relevant systems to complete projects as assigned.

9. Participates in projects. Works with various stakeholders to determine scope, gather requirements and data, recommend and implement solutions. Works with appropriate parties to plan, schedule, coordinate and manage business activities required to deliver project solutions.

10. Demonstrates leadership competencies and strengths in rotational and programmatic experiences.

11. Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience in information technology preferred.
• Undergraduate or Graduate degree with a concentration in computer science, computer engineering, or related technical/engineering discipline required.

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.