Director, Enterprise Data Steward
About The Position
Delta Dental of Virginia is seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to establish and mature our enterprise data governance capabilities. As Director, Enterprise Data Steward, you will help shape how data is defined, managed, trusted, and used across the organization, enabling better decision-making, stronger analytics, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. This is a unique opportunity to build enterprise-wide data stewardship practices that support business growth, advanced analytics, reporting, and AI initiatives. You'll partner with executive leaders, business stakeholders, technology teams, and analytics professionals to create a culture of accountability and confidence in enterprise data.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Analytics, Data Science, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience leading enterprise data strategy, data governance, analytics, data management, or large-scale business transformation initiatives.
- 5+ years of leadership experience working across matrixed organizations and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels.
- Demonstrated success establishing, leading, or maturing enterprise data governance programs.
- Strong understanding of enterprise data management concepts, reporting environments, analytics platforms, and data governance best practices.
- Proven ability to lead organizational change and build alignment without direct authority.
- Ability to serve as a strategic translator between business and technology, converting complex data and technical concepts into actionable business insights while translating business objectives into clear technology and execution strategies.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree or MBA preferred.
- Healthcare, insurance, or other highly regulated industries preferred.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead the enterprise data governance strategy, framework, and operating model.
- Establish data ownership, stewardship practices, standards, and accountability across key business domains.
- Partner with business and technology leaders to ensure data is accurate, accessible, secure, and aligned with organizational priorities.
- Lead and facilitate a cross-functional Data Council to drive alignment, resolve data challenges, and support enterprise decision-making.
- Champion data quality, business definitions, metadata management, and trusted reporting standards.
- Promote data literacy and adoption of governed data assets throughout the organization.
- Identify opportunities to simplify processes, reduce manual reporting, and improve business outcomes through effective use of data.
Benefits
- Competitive base compensation
- Annual Incentive Plan opportunity
- Comprehensive health coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy, Life, and AD&D insurances
- 24/7 On-Demand TextCare
- Robust 401(k) program with company matching
- Annual discretionary Profit Sharing contributions
- Flexible hybrid/remote work options
- Generous paid time off programs including holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), Volunteer Time Off (VTO), and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
- Employee Assistance and Health and Wellness programs
- Onsite fitness center for team members working onsite
- Voluntary Benefits such as Critical Illness and Accident coverage, Pet Insurance and Legal Resources
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Professional development, Tuition Reimbursement, and Educational Assistance programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
