Director of Enterprise Data Management

Gulf Coast Automation Group•Chicago, IL

5d•$180,000 - $200,000•Remote

About The Position

TalentFish is casting a line for a Director of Enterprise Data Management . This is a remote direct hire position. This role requires a director who has built Data Management programs from scratch for highly regulated industries Healthcare/Hospitals or Financial Services/Fintech with large data volumes for enterprise level organizations. The Dir of Enterprise Data Management will develop and lead an enterprise-wide data management strategy, data quality, integrity, security, and compliance. This leader will build and sustain a comprehensive data governance framework that empowers enterprise data-driven decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field
12+ years of progressive experience in data governance, data management, data quality, or related disciplines.
5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and large-scale data initiatives.
Expertise in data management and governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK), metadata management, master data management, and data quality management.
Strong knowledge of regulatory and compliance requirements (HIPAA, FERPA, PCI DSS, GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
Demonstrated experience leading organizational change and influencing cross-functional alignment.
Experience with modern data governance tools and platforms (e.g., Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Talend).
This role requires authorization to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship.
All offers are contingent upon the completion of a background check, which may include but is not limited to reference checks, education verification, employment verification, drug testing, criminal records checks, and any required certifications or compliance requirements based on the end client's background check policies and applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Professional certifications such as CDMP or DGSP are a plus.

Responsibilities

Build, implement, and evolve an enterprise-wide data governance and management program aligned with strategic goals and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with executive leadership to define the vision, roadmap, and priorities for enterprise data strategy.
Policy & Standards Management Develop and maintain data governance policies, standards, and guidelines.
Ensure alignment with internal needs, external regulations, and industry best practices.
Lead the creation and review of data definitions, taxonomies, and classification schemes.
Data Quality & Integrity Establish and track enterprise data quality metrics and KPIs.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance data accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and reliability.
Oversee data profiling, cleansing, and enrichment in partnership with data stewards and technical teams.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication Serve as the primary liaison between business units, IT, compliance, and leadership stakeholders.
Facilitate data governance councils, working groups, and forums.
Promote a data-driven culture through training, communication, and change-management efforts.
Present program updates to senior and executive leaders.
Participate in industry events to promote continuous learning and improvement.
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management Interpret and ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and retention standards.
Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with legal, compliance, and security teams on audits and incident responses.
Data Stewardship & Ownership Build and support a network of data stewards and data owners across the organization.
Define stewardship roles, responsibilities, and accountability models.
Support onboarding, development, and empowerment of data governance leaders.
Technology & Tool Enablement Partner with IT and data engineering to select and optimize data governance platforms, data catalogs, and metadata management tools.
Integrate governance policies and controls into enterprise systems and workflows.
Evaluate emerging technologies to advance the data management ecosystem.
Team Leadership & Talent Development Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing data governance and management team.
Set performance objectives and support career development.
Promote diversity, inclusion, and continuous learning.
Manage program budgets and key project initiatives in alignment with organizational project management requirements.