Technology Leadership Program – Technology Operations

Job Description

Technology Leadership Program – Technology Operations (PA) | Vanguard

The Tone:
This is a two-year rotational development program for graduating college seniors at Vanguard, a company driven by the mission to power client experience, investment products, and advice. Vanguard works for the long-term financial well-being of its clients by leading through products and services that transform clients’ lives. This role is critical for developing the next generation of IT leaders who will ensure the reliability, performance, and scalability of the systems supporting Vanguard’s business.

The TL;DR
• Role: Rotational Development Program
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Malvern, PA

• Team: Technology Operations track within the Technology Leadership Program
• Mission: Support and enhance the infrastructure, platforms, and services that keep Vanguard running, enabling teams across the enterprise to deliver for investors.
• Tech Stack: infrastructure, cloud technologies, network engineering, cloud platforms, automation

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support: Ensure the reliability, performance, and availability of Vanguard’s infrastructure and systems.
• Build: Gain hands-on experience in areas such as network engineering, cloud platforms, and automation.
• Troubleshoot: Monitor systems, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to resolving operational challenges.
• Optimize: Implement or improve processes that enhance system efficiency and scalability.
• Collaborate: Partner with engineering, platform, and business teams to ensure seamless system performance.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level professionals holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with a concentration in computer science, computer engineering, IST, IT, CIS, or a related technical/engineering subject matter.
• Experience: Graduating college seniors (December 2026 or Spring 2027) ready to enter the business world, with a strong interest in infrastructure, cloud computing, networking, or platform engineering.
• Skills: Strong analytical, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated leadership potential, initiative, and ability to take ownership of work. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Bonus: Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.