CMDB Platform and ITIL Process Governance Administrator
About Us
We are the Configuration Management Database (CMDB) Team, dedicated to delivering a single source of truth for IT assets and services across the enterprise. Our mission is to strengthen governance, discovery, and integration by leveraging tools like ServiceNow and advancing capabilities in cloud discovery and AI-enabled service management.Summary
Build strong foundations for trusted data, governance, and AI-ready IT.
The CMDB Team is seeking a detail-oriented CMDB Platform & ITIL Process Governance Administrator to support the integrity and governance of our configuration management ecosystem. This role focuses on data quality, governance standards, and process discipline, ensuring the CMDB remains accurate, audit-ready, and scalable.
You will partner with platform teams and technology owners to strengthen governance practices, while contributing to emerging capabilities such as AI-enabled service management and data-driven operations.Why This Role Matters
Improves CMDB data accuracy and trustworthiness
Strengthens audit readiness and governance maturity
Reduces operational inefficiencies caused by poor data quality
Enables scalable governance and prepares the organization for AI-driven service managementCore Responsibilities
CMDB 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
Support governance for AI usage leveraging CMDB data, ensuring controlled, compliant, and intentional useDefine and document AI governance guardrails, including approved datasets, controls, and escalation pathsAssist in translating AI governance requirements into process controls and certification checkpointsContribute to AI-ready processes supporting future capabilities such as AIOps, predictive analytics, and AI control frameworksQualifications
Minimum of five years related work experience, with at least one year of IT service management experience.Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience.ITIL Foundation CertificationExperience in IT systems, CMDB, data administration, or governance environmentsData normalization experience and ability to maintain high-quality structured dataData governance experience, including policies, standards, and controlsAbility to operate as a technical administrator while effectively communicating within a governance and process-driven environmentUnderstanding of ITIL processes and service management conceptsExperience or exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar)Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and business stakeholdersPreferred
Hands-on experience with ServiceNow (CMDB, ITSM modules)ServiceNow System Administrator (SNOW SysAdmin) certification or willingness to obtain within 1 yearCloud certification or demonstrated cloud expertise (AWS, Azure, etc.)Knowledge of CMDB governance, certification campaigns, and audit readiness practicesExperience with reporting, dashboards, or data analytics toolsExposure to AI governance, AIOps, or automated service management processesSpecial Factors
Sponsorship
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position.About Vanguard
At Vanguard, we don't just have a missionwe'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.