Senior Manager - Data Quality and Metadata Management
About The Position
The Senior Manager, Data Quality and Metadata Management leads enterprise-wide data governance initiatives across Data Quality, Metadata Management, and Critical Data Elements (CDEs), aligning these efforts with the Enterprise Data Strategy. In a highly regulated banking environment, the role drives data management practices that meet regulatory requirements and supports interactions with regulatory organizations. The leader partners with business, risk, legal, and technology teams to establish strong data controls, oversee metadata and governance platforms such as Collibra, and improve data quality outcomes for critical business and regulatory reporting. The position combines hands-on leadership with strategic execution. It develops and delivers data management roadmaps, leads a distributed team across the U.S. and India, and partners across the organization to clarify roles, support communication and training, and improve data management capabilities. The role has 6–10 direct reports, reports to a Director and above, and may require travel of up to 10% annually. The work environment is a normal office environment with remote or hybrid options; associates within 60 miles of a posted Bread Financial location are required to work in office 3 to 4 days per month.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 10–13 years of experience in Data Quality Management, Metadata Management, Data Analysis, Data Modeling, Data Warehousing, Data Governance, or Master Data Management.
- Demonstrated experience leading a Data Management function.
- At least 3 years of leadership experience.
- Strong banking risk and governance expertise and ability to operate in a highly regulated banking environment.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and ability to provide clear direction and develop teams.
- Ability to travel up to 10% annually.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States full time without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Management, Management Information Systems, Computer Science, or Business, or equivalent relevant work experience.
- DAMA or DCAM certification.
- At least 6 years of experience in Banking and Financial Services, particularly card processing.
- Experience with enterprise data governance and metadata management platforms, preferably Collibra and/or Informatica.
- Deep understanding of Data Quality, Metadata Management, and Critical Data Elements (CDEs) within complex organizations.
- Prior experience supporting data management initiatives in a highly regulated banking or financial services environment.
- Familiarity with banking regulatory expectations and interactions with regulators.
- Skills in Data Quality, Metadata Management, Data Management, Data Governance, Data Analysis, Establishing Procedures, Agile Projects, and Metrics Reporting.
Responsibilities
- Implement data management capabilities, including data cataloging, data lineage, data profiling, and monitoring.
- Develop data management roadmaps for multiple capabilities and lead their execution and delivery.
- Partner across the organization to engage stakeholders in data management deliverables, clarify roles, meet communication and training needs, and identify areas for improvement.
- Influence strategy, create roadmaps, and manage delivery across data management capabilities.
- Manage a distributed team across the U.S. and India, including hiring, active coaching, and removing challenges.
- Work alongside the team to ensure objectives are met.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Prescription drug coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Voluntary basic and optional life insurance
- Supplemental medical plans
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave for eligible parents after a 180-day waiting period
- 401(k) plan, with immediate enrollment available
- 11 paid holidays
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
- Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)
- Illinois Paid Leave for associates located in Illinois
- Ability to elect to purchase company stock during offering periods in June and December
- Annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance
- Career development opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
