
CMDB Platform and ITIL Process Governance Administrator at Vanguard
About the role
Core ResponsibilitiesCMDB Data Stewardship & Governance
- Administer and maintain core CMDB reference data, including configuration items, vendors, companies, locations, and organizational hierarchies
- Support data quality initiatives, including normalization, duplicate remediation, and lifecycle management
- Enable and support CMDB certification and attestation campaigns to ensure data accuracy and completeness
- Define and maintain governance policies, standards, and controls aligned with audit and risk expectations
Platform & Process Collaboration
- Partner with platform and operations teams to convert governance requirements into workflows, controls, and system guardrails
- Identify gaps, trends, and opportunities for improvement through data analysis and stakeholder engagement
Metrics & Reporting
- Develop and maintain data quality metrics, dashboards, and reporting frameworks
- Prepare governance insights and reporting for leadership, audit, and compliance discussions
AI Platform & Process Governance
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Support governance for AI usage leveraging CMDB data, ensuring controlled, compliant, and intentional use
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Define and document AI governance guardrails, including approved datasets, controls, and escalation paths
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Assist in translating AI governance requirements into process controls and certification checkpoints
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Contribute to AI-ready processes supporting future capabilities such as AIOps, predictive analytics, and AI control frameworks
Qualifications
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Minimum of five years related work experience, with at least one year of IT service management experience.
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Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.
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ITIL Foundation Certification
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Experience in IT systems, CMDB, data administration, or governance environments
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Data normalization experience and ability to maintain high-quality structured data
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Data governance experience, including policies, standards, and controls
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Ability to operate as a technical administrator while effectively communicating within a governance and process-driven environment
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Understanding of ITIL processes and service management concepts
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Experience or exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar)
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Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and business stakeholders
Preferred
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Hands-on experience with Service Now (CMDB, ITSM modules)
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Service Now System Administrator (SNOW Sys Admin) certification or willingness to obtain within 1 year
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Cloud certification or demonstrated cloud expertise (AWS, Azure, etc.)
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Knowledge of CMDB governance, certification campaigns, and audit readiness practices
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Experience with reporting, dashboards, or data analytics tools
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Exposure to AI governance, AIOps, or automated service management processes
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.
Required skills
CMDB
Data governance
Data quality
Lifecycle management
About Vanguard
Wayne; Charlotte; Dallas/Ft. Worth
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