Director Data Governance & Management

Ahold Delhaize•Pleasant Hill, CA

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position serves as leader in several key data related areas for ADUSA Finance; the overall data strategy, governance and management of critical financial data – to include master data - and the strategic use of Finance data across Ahold Delhaize USA (ADUSA) as well as Globally to ensure alignment. This position is responsible for leading a team (both direct and indirect) in the development and implementation of a cohesive data strategy, policies and standards, standard data management processes related to data quality, use and change, as well as an overall data governance framework that establishes the right level of leadership and accountability for data across ADUSA Finance. The Director role will also serve as a thought leader and strategic advisor, bringing best practices in data governance, data management, data integration, automation and master data management to the business from industry groups and other industries. This role will develop and implement a vision for industry best in class finance data governance to enable delivery of critical priorities - leveraging data at scale. The Director role will routinely collaborate with the ADUSA Finance Leadership team, EU and GSO Finance, Brand Finance teams and other key ADUSA stakeholders (i.e., IT) to implement the data governance framework and ensure best practice alignment and proper use of data. Additionally, this role will lead the day-to-day execution of the data governance and management operating model in the US, coordinating cross-functional and cross-brand alignment with standards on use of data at all levels of the organization from executive leadership to individual contributors.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance or related field
Equivalent professional experience may be considered as a substitute for the bachelor’s degree on an exception basis
15+ years of previous business consulting / industry or related experience
8+ years in Data Governance or related experience
Experience working in a global, multi-vendor environment
A minimum of 10 years of dynamic experience in leadership roles within Finance, Accounting, or financial data analytics and reporting
Deep expertise in the implementation of data strategy, governance frameworks, operating models, and key data management processes
Strong knowledge and experience working in a sophisticated multi-ERP system environment that includes SAP financials
Demonstrates a proven record of success in enabling technologies and the impact on Data Analytics and Reporting, Finance, and accounting processes
Proficient knowledge and understanding of Finance capabilities and related processes
Ability to proactively identify and mitigate process risks within a cross-functional, global organization
Deep understanding of continuous process improvement techniques
Experience leading project in complex business environments.
Ability to analyze industry trends to identify opportunities and threats to current business practices
Strategic Thinking - ability to see the big picture and understand how individual actions affect ADUSA Finance goals
Organization & Time Management - Exemplary organizational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
Relationship Management & Influencing - proven ability to develop strong relationships within and across functional areas (i.e., Finance vs. IT, etc.), with a recognized ability to influence up and across the organization – conveying ideas and persuading others to act
Communication - ability to tell compelling stories through multiple communication channels (visual or oral) that communicate complex information in an easy-to-understand way to colleagues and other stakeholders
Risk Management - Ability to proactively identify and mitigate process risks within a cross-functional, global organization
Continuous Improvement – deep understanding of continuous process improvement techniques
Team Management – deep experience leading project teams, timelines and milestones in complex business environments
Talent Development - Ability to manage leaders and develop talent through education, coaching and mentoring in alignment with enterprise goals and priorities

Responsibilities

Build and lead the data governance and management operating model within ADUSA Finance to include standard processes, policies and standards.
Develop and implement a cohesive vision and strategy for ADUSA Finance data provides the right level of guardrails to align the organization in a common direction.
Manage the day-to-day execution of standard data management processes related to master data change, data issue resolution, quality management, demand and use.
Establish and cultivate relationship with key business stakeholders to facilitate the implementation of an effective governance framework and reporting structure.
Coordinate cross-functional and global alignment regarding data policies and standards related to quality management, change and use of data at all levels of the organization from executive leadership to individual contributors.
Develop data governance and management related metrics to drive ongoing evaluation and improvement across key operating model components (i.e., policies, standards, processes, etc.).
Provide thought leadership and actively engage in industry data initiatives, forums and working groups representing ADUSA and being a voice to leverage scale and technology and to align brands and functional leaders through the ADUSA Finance Governance Model, ADUSA Data Governance Council and cross functional forums for data and technology usage.
Oversee and provide strategic leadership, direction and management across ADUSA Finance for large scale data related initiatives (i.e., SAP, Data Foundation Work, Finance Transformation Roadmap, etc.).
Partner with the Accounting controls team to implement appropriate data related controls across the data lifecycle to improve the quality of critical Finance data.
Lead the overall data related education and training across ADUSA Finance to improve the skills and competencies related to data governance and management across all levels of the organization.
Serve as the Business Owner for the master data management application – SAP MDG – and cross-reference process – working closely with IT to ensure that strong controls are in place around the use and sensitivity of financial data.