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), aligned with the Enterprise Data Strategy. The role advances data management practices in a highly regulated banking environment, supporting regulatory compliance and interactions with regulatory organizations. The leader partners with business, risk, legal, and technology teams to establish data controls, oversee governance and metadata platforms such as Collibra, and improve data quality outcomes for critical business and regulatory reporting. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring banking risk and governance expertise, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to set direction, develop teams, and advance data management capabilities through strategic execution. The role manages a distributed team across the U.S. and India, including hiring, coaching, and removing obstacles. The position is described as remote or hybrid. Associates within 60 miles of a posted Bread Financial location are required to work in the office 3 to 4 days per month. Travel may be required up to 10% annually.
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.
- Ability to travel up to 10% annually.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States full time without current or future sponsorship.
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.
Responsibilities
- Implement data management capabilities, including data cataloging, data lineage, data profiling, and monitoring.
- Develop the Data Management roadmap for multiple capabilities and lead its execution.
- Partner across the organization to promote engagement in data management deliverables, clarify roles, address communication and training needs, and identify improvement opportunities.
- 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 team 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 coverage
- Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave for eligible parents after a 180-day waiting period
- 401(k) plan
- 11 paid holidays
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
- Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)
- Illinois Paid Leave for associates located in Illinois
- Opportunity 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
