Talent Development Specialist

Vanguard is searching for a visionary Talent Development Specialist to design, plan, and execute multi-year learning and development programs with enterprise-wide influence. In this role, you will collaborate with internal partners, manage key vendor relationships, and deliver innovative solutions that fuel Vanguard’s business priorities and talent strategies. You will be accountable for full-lifecycle design, planning, and implementation of enterprise-wide programs for executives, leaders, and crew. If you are enthusiastic about learning, project management, and stakeholder engagement—and eager to make a difference, this is your opportunity to shine.

Responsibilities :

• Consults on and manages new learning and development techniques and programs. Suggests enhancements to existing learning and development programs, ensuring the scope aligns with business priorities. Coordinates timelines, resources, and decisions to successfully deliver program goals.
• Oversees relationships with vendors to ensure crew participation in outside learning and development programs, and to confirm the return on investment with various vendors and offerings. Defines metrics to measure success of vendor relationships and proactively identifies areas of improvement.
• Executes on strategic business plans for the learning and development team to support the achievement of corporate objectives and drive outcomes that are aligned with overarching divisional strategic priorities. Tracks progress against key milestones and adjusts plans as needed to maintain momentum and impact.
• Delivers on the design and development of learning plans, materials, and modules to support the development of all crew at Vanguard. Ensures the development and implementation of all learning and development programs are aligned with Vanguard's primary goals and talent strategies.
• Measures learning and development programs and results. Maintains relationships across program stakeholders and proactively fosters effective communication between internal and external parties. Drives key decisions to ensure alignment with overarching goals across stakeholders.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

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.