[Sigia-l] Job: Senior IA Position in Pennsylvania

[Richard_Dalton at vanguard.com]

Senior Information Architect

Are you an expert in information architecture? Do words like "taxonomy", 
"organization scheme" and "findability" excite you? Maybe it's time to 
navigate your way to Vanguard, a world-class company where projects are as 
varied and interesting as the people with whom you will work. Our Web 
Services Group is looking for a Senior Information Architect to organize 
our award-winning website. 

The information architect will provide leadership in the planning and 
execution of activities, such as user research (including contextual 
inquiries, field studies, and surveys), building mental models to 
understand user goals and tasks, creating content inventories and mappings 
between user tasks and content and influencing business strategy and the 
evolution of the site. He or she will interact with business managers, UI 
designers, visual designers, and project managers throughout the design 
life cycle in order to achieve stakeholders' objectives and meet the 
target audience's needs and expectations. 

The information architect will determine appropriate methodologies, 
collect data, summarize findings, and report results to management and 
project teams. He or she will identify, prioritize, and track issues and 
make design recommendations. In addition, he or she will help to develop 
and implement information architecture and design principles and 
strategies and to promote their use throughout the organization. The 
information architect will also be expected to take a primary role in 
refining the methodologies and processes used to develop Vanguard's 
websites.

Position Requirements:
·       Undergraduate degree in Information Technology or the equivalent 
combination of training and experience (Human-Computer Interaction, 
Psychology, Human Factors/Usability, or Information Science, preferred).
·       Five years' of information architecture experience. Web experience 
required.
·       Strong written and oral communication skills, including speaking and 
presentation skills.
·       Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
·       Strong knowledge of the financial services industry preferred.
·       Thorough understanding of User Centered Design and its governing 
principles. 
·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to communicate 
and work productively in a multidisciplinary environment.
·       Project-management skills.

The Vanguard Group offers a comprehensive and generous compensation 
package. Among our benefits are medical and dental plans; tuition 
reimbursement; and profit-sharing, 401(k), and pension plans. The Vanguard 
Group values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We are a 
drug-screening employer, and we have a drug-free, smoke-free work 
environment. Minorities and individuals with disabilities are encouraged 
to apply.

Applications & Resumes may be sent to: richard_dalton at vanguard.com