Senior Director, Data ManagementWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Director of Data Management to spearhead our efforts towards advancing the quality, consistency and governance of data across multiple systems. You will lead cross-functional teams, architect MDM solutions, and drive the implementation of strategies to support business operations and analytics.
Key ResponsibilitiesThis highly strategic role will shape how data is captured, structured and leveraged across the organization for driving innovation, operational excellence, business intelligence and analytics. Partnering with business and IT stakeholders, this Senior Director ensures that our data strategy supports key business processes, technology product development, system integrations and analytics initiatives.
Strategic Leadership- Define and implement an enterprise-wide data management strategy aligned to business goals and best practices
- Architect and build a data management function from the ground up, define its mission, structure and operating model
- Establish foundational capabilities across data governance, quality and master data management
- Drive the adoption of master data standards, business rules, and taxonomies to ensure completeness, accuracy, consistency, and timeliness
- Lead cross-functional initiatives to improve data quality, accessibility and usability
- Champion data as a strategic asset across departments and executive leadership
Platform & Architecture Oversight- Partner with IT in the design of our enterprise data architecture, ensuring it aligns with business strategy and supports data driven decision making
- Identify best-in-class MDM tools that will optimize current processes
- Lead the integration of MDM solutions with enterprise applications (e.g., ERP, CRM)
Operational Execution- Lead and mentor a high performing data management team within a centralized analytics function
- Build and oversee metadata management, data lineage and stewardship programs
- Translate strategic data initiatives into actionable roadmaps with clear milestones, KPIs and ownership
- Monitor and optimize performance and ensure SLA adherence
- Provide training on enterprise data and tools to promote data literacy
Stakeholder Engagement- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure MDM initiatives meet business needs
- Partner with analytics, product and business units to align data initiatives with operational needs
- Communicate data strategy and impact to senior executive stakeholders
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field; Master's degree preferred
- 10+ years in Data Management, Governance or Architecture, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a centralized analytics function
- Hands-on experience with MDM platforms (e.g., Informatica, Oracle, Semarchy, Reltio, Profisee)
- Experience with ERP, CRM, and data integration across cloud and on-prem environments
- Strong understanding of data governance, data modeling and metadata management
- Strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills
- Proven ability to lead initiatives through influence and not direct authority
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical audiences
- Experience in the insurance or financial service industries highly preferred
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.
