Data Delivery Lead

Stifel • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

The Data Delivery Lead oversees strategic data initiatives and enterprise governance programs to ensure data quality, compliance, and innovation. This role drives complex projects spanning data strategy, analytics, AI/ML, and cloud adoption while establishing governance frameworks for data management, lineage, and standards. Acting as a trusted partner to technology and business leaders, they blend technical expertise with strong leadership to deliver modern data solutions and foster a culture of governance and best practices across the organization.

Requirements

• Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale data governance programs, including data quality monitoring, improvement, and master data management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex governance engagements involving people, processes, and technology, including organizational and operating model design.
• Expertise in process improvements using leading governance and MDM tools such as Collibra, Talend, Informatica, Reltio, or Profisee.
• Skilled in developing presentations, training, and educational materials to evangelize data governance, data management, and organizational standards.
• Strong conceptual and quantitative problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in high-pressure environments.
• Executive presence with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, capable of influencing senior stakeholders.
• Experience in highly regulated industries such as financial services, ensuring compliance and risk management.
• Minimum Required: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams.
• In-depth knowledge of MDM Tools, such as Collibra, Talend, Informatica, Reltio, etc.
• Strong knowledge of Agile delivery software, such as Jira.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum Preferred: 7+ years’ experience leading complex data delivery programs and/or explicit data governance experience. Financial services experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute complex data initiatives and governance programs from inception to delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives and compliance standards.
• Establish and lead Data Governance councils and working groups, fostering collaboration and best practices across the organization.
• Collaborate with senior technology and business leaders, including Data Strategy, AI Practice, Agile, and Operations teams, to implement strategic data and analytics initiatives.
• Oversee project planning, resource allocation, risk management, and adoption of modern data and cloud technologies.
• Drive adoption of advanced analytics and AI/ML solutions while advising executives on organizational change for governance and data strategy.
• Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes effectively to stakeholders at all levels through clear verbal and written updates.

Benefits

• At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level