Data Management Consultant

M&T Bank•Buffalo, NY

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Data Management Consultant will serve as a strategic partner to the engagement leads on the Enterprise Data Issue Management and Federate Data Operations Team, to support the execution of enterprise-wide projects related to the data strategy. This role is responsible for the organization of the Data Forums, including the Data Steward Meeting, Data Council, and Enterprise Data Risk Subcommittee, to ensure the agenda aligns with the desired Data Strategy priorities. As a key member of the Enterprise Data team, this individual will oversee engagement activities spanning federated data roles across the organization. The successful candidate will partner with the Enterprise Data Issue Management and Federate Data Operations Team, ensuring the bank focuses on the highest-value opportunities while fostering strong partnerships between business and data teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years higher education and/or work experience, including a minimum of 3 years related experience
Experience consolidating feedback into cohesive themes to be used to influence decisions across business, data, and technology organizations
Experience in designing reporting used to highlight enterprise priorities
Ability to balance competing priorities and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups
Basic knowledge of data management concepts, terminology, roles, and responsibilities

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the data life cycle, system development lifecycle, and strategic planning and resourcing processes
Experience in at least one programming language or analytical/statistical tools and using data to draw conclusions
Experience developing and/or implementing data management and/or data governance policy and standards
Experience in financial industry

Responsibilities

Partner with engagement leads to elevate common trends and themes for enterprise awareness and action
Manage Data Forums, including the Data Steward Meeting, Data Council, and Enterprise Data Risk Subcommittee
Execute on opportunities to communicate objectives, priorities, pain points, and emerging trends related to the Data Strategy
Produce reporting to monitor program health, business outcomes, data management standards, and stakeholder satisfaction, ensuring initiatives deliver measurable results
Champion continuous improvement and help elevate the organization's engagement model, driving greater strategic influence and enterprise impact.
Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand
Complete other related duties as assigned