Engineering Manager, IT Delivery

Vanguard

Engineering Manager leading cross-functional teams in IT delivery and managing engineering practices at Vanguard, focusing on financial planning services and technology integration.

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidCyber SecurityiOSJavaScriptKubernetesNode.jsPMPSDLCTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads, coaches, and develops a team of engineers.
Establishes clear performance expectations, provides ongoing feedback, and supports career growth.
Conducts performance reviews and makes compensation decisions in alignment with Human Resources policies.
Owns responsibility for team outcomes, ensuring work is prioritized, risks are managed, and commitments are delivered in a timely and reliable manner.
Applies a strong technical skillset to engage meaningfully with the team’s work.
Guides solution design, supports engineering decision-making, reviews technical approaches, and provides practical coaching to engineers.
Fosters a culture of learning, adaptability, and continuous improvement.
Encourages experimentation, reflection, and the evolution of engineering and delivery practices.
Supports healthy team dynamics and effective collaboration.
Reinforces clear roles, working agreements, and sustainable team rhythms that enable consistent performance.
Identifies and resolves impediments that affect delivery, quality, or team effectiveness.
Escalates complex issues to IT experts as needed and simplifies constraints to maintain momentum.
Partners closely with product leaders, technical leaders, and business stakeholders to clarify priorities, align expectations, and ensure delivered solutions meet evolving needs.
Promotes high standards of engineering quality, including reliability, scalability, and performance.
Reinforces sound development and testing practices.
Participates in departmental planning, staffing discussions, and operational initiatives.
Contributes to improving engineering practices and organizational effectiveness.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 8 years of experience in IT project management, software development, or IT service delivery.
Previous leadership experience required.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
PMP, ITIL, or Agile certifications preferred.
Strong expertise in IT project management, Agile methodologies, and SDLC best practices with experience in IT infrastructure, software development, and enterprise IT solutions.
Must have skills: Node.js, TypeScript, ECS, Kubernetes, Kore, AI, Android, iOS development.
Proficiency in risk management, budgeting, and IT governance.
Understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and IT compliance standards.
Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid working model designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection.
Continuous learning and development opportunities.
Competitive compensation package.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Node.jsTypeScriptECSKubernetesAIAndroid developmentiOS developmentIT project managementAgile methodologiesSDLC best practices

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementteam dynamicscollaborationcoachingperformance managementadaptabilitycontinuous improvementproblem-solving

Certifications

PMPITILAgile