Are you a visionary leader with a passion for transforming data into a strategic asset? Do you thrive in an environment where you can shape the future of data management and governance? Our esteemed client, a prominent organization within the financial services sector, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Director, Enterprise Data Management & Governance to spearhead their technical data management strategy. This is a unique opportunity to build and mature a critical function, ensuring the integrity, security, and strategic utilization of their valuable data assets.
location: West Des Moines, Iowa
job type: Permanent
salary: $160,000 - 180,000 per year
work hours: 9am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Provide vision and direction for the planning, development, and execution of the technical data management strategy, aligning with overall IT and business objectives.
- Governance Framework Development & Implementation: Direct the implementation of technical solutions supporting data governance frameworks, policies, standards, and controls across data engineering teams.
- Data Quality & Integrity: Establish and monitor enterprise data quality standards, overseeing validation, cleansing, and reconciliation processes to ensure trusted and reliable data.
- Metadata & Master Data Management: Define and implement solutions for data cataloging, metadata management, and master data management (MDM) to enhance data understanding and consistency.
- Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation: Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, BCBS 239) and internal compliance policies, collaborating with legal, risk, and compliance teams to mitigate data-related risks.
- Stakeholder Collaboration & Influence: Partner with business leaders, IT teams, and data professionals to champion the value of data governance and drive the adoption of best practices.
- Team Leadership & Development: Direct and mentor technical teams, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement in data management practices.
- Vendor Management: Manage relationships with technology vendors to ensure effective integration of data management tools and solutions.
- Financial Stewardship: Contribute to budget planning and management related to data management initiatives.
qualifications:
- 10+ years of progressive experience in data management, data governance, data architecture, or related technical fields within complex organizations.
- Deep understanding of data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA DMBOK, DCAM) and industry best practices.
- Hands-on experience with data management tools and technologies (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Talend, Microsoft Purview, Snowflake).
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements related to data privacy, security, and compliance within the financial services or a similarly regulated industry.
- Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and drive enterprise-wide data governance initiatives.
- Solid technical acumen with data architectures, cloud data platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), APIs, and data integration methodologies.
skills: Unique Opportunities:
- Shape the Future: Play a pivotal role in establishing and maturing the data management and governance function within a leading financial services organization.
- High Impact Role: Directly contribute to improving data quality, security, and compliance, impacting critical business decisions and outcomes.
- Collaborative Environment: Work alongside talented professionals across business and technology teams, fostering a data-driven culture.
- Professional Growth: Opportunity to expand your leadership skills and deepen your expertise in a dynamic and evolving field.
- Building Consensus: Navigating a complex organizational structure and building consensus across diverse stakeholders to implement data governance initiatives.
- Driving Adoption: Fostering a culture shift towards data ownership and accountability across the enterprise.
- Evolving Landscape: Keeping pace with rapidly changing data technologies and regulatory requirements.
- Scalability & Complexity: Managing and governing a growing volume and variety of data across diverse systems.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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