Data Governance Director

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Iowa.

📋 Description

• Develop and implement EMC's enterprise Data Governance strategy, roadmap, and operational framework.

• Set strategic direction and define expectations for data stewardship, management of business metadata, data quality, master and reference data, governance operations, and governance technology platforms.

• Align investment and capability priorities with business goals, regulatory requirements, risk management needs, and overall enterprise data and technology strategies.

• Manage execution through portfolio planning, prioritization, resource alignment, and oversight of internal and external delivery teams.

• Supervise governance programs, initiatives, consulting partners, contractors, and third-party service providers.

• Establish metrics for outcomes, adoption, quality, and capability maturity; monitor performance and manage enterprise-level risks, issues, and dependencies.

• Build consensus among competing interests and align senior leaders with governance objectives, changes in the operating model, and expectations of accountability.

• Collaborate with business, technology, and product management leaders to clarify decision-making rights, create shared ownership, and integrate governance requirements into enterprise-wide initiatives.

• Exercise decision-making authority for Data Governance-led initiatives and facilitate the resolution or escalation of significant conflicts and exceptions.

• Lead the development, approval, implementation, and ongoing enhancement of data governance policies, standards, controls, and frameworks.

• Advocate for data ownership and accountability, leading organizational changes to enhance program maturity and ensure sustained adoption.

• Guide and develop the Data Governance team through workforce planning, setting performance expectations, coaching, succession planning, and talent development.

• Define team objectives and establish operational methods aligned with strategic priorities while fostering skills and capacity to maintain the enterprise Data Governance program.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, information management, computer science, analytics, finance, insurance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in data governance, information management, business analytics, data management, or related fields.

• Five or more years of leadership experience in managing teams, enterprise programs, or cross-functional initiatives.

• Experience in the property and casualty insurance industry is preferred.

• Familiarity with Agile product delivery environments and collaboration with Digital Product Management organizations is preferred.

• Expertise in data governance frameworks, operating models, policies, and standards.

• Advanced knowledge of data management practices, including metadata management, data quality, stewardship, and master and reference data management.

• Strong understanding of property and casualty insurance operations, business processes, products, and data domains.

• Awareness of data-related regulatory requirements, privacy principles, information protection, and emerging industry trends.

• In-depth knowledge of data governance technologies and their application within enterprise data management.

• Advanced strategic planning, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Strong capability to translate enterprise strategy into actionable governance roadmaps and operational frameworks.

• Proven ability to lead organizational change and promote the adoption of governance practices.

• Exceptional skills in influencing senior leaders, aligning cross-functional stakeholders, and managing competing priorities.

• Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex governance and technical concepts to diverse audiences.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work from anywhere in the United States.

• Central Time Zone-based working hours.

• Tobacco-free workplaces, including company vehicles.