Technical Data and Financial Governance Manager

Citi • Jersey City, NJ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is for a Technical Data and Financial Governance Manager, Senior Vice President (SVP) level, with a hybrid work arrangement. The position is within the Source to Pay technology group and involves owning enterprise-level data governance standards, ensuring data quality, privacy, compliance, and risk management. It also includes providing executive oversight for AI adoption, guiding strategic investment in AI/ML capabilities, and leading group-level workforce planning, including global hiring and talent mix alignment with long-term goals. Additionally, the role is responsible for budget planning, forecasting, and financial discipline for the group, driving financial transparency and cost optimization. The primary location is Jersey City, New Jersey.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience spanning data governance, technology management, financial planning, or business execution within a large, complex organization
• Proven experience supporting or leading enterprise-scale technology or platform teams (e.g., Source-to-Pay, ERP, Procurement, Finance systems)
• Deep understanding of enterprise data governance frameworks, including data quality, metadata management, lineage, access controls, and data lifecycle management
• Demonstrated experience partnering with Security, Privacy, Legal, and Risk teams to manage data-related risks
• Ability to influence adoption of responsible data practices across both technical and business stakeholders
• Practical exposure to AI/ML capabilities, including governance controls, model risk, ethical AI principles, and regulatory considerations
• Strong background in budget planning, forecasting, and financial governance for technology or transformation portfolios
• Experience managing headcount planning, workforce strategy, and cost optimization across global teams
• Strong executive communication skills, including the ability to present clear trade-offs, risks, and recommendations
• Bachelor’s degree/University degree or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Experience supporting Source-to-Pay, Procurement, Finance, or ERP platforms
• Familiarity with data governance tools, financial management platforms, or portfolio management tools
• Certifications such as CDMP, PMP, SAFe, CFA, or relevant AI/data governance credentials
• Experience working in a highly regulated or global enterprise environment

Responsibilities

• Own enterprise-level data governance standards, ensuring data quality, privacy, compliance, and risk management across the Source to Pay technology group.
• Partner with Business, Data Governance, Security, Privacy, and Legal leaders to manage data-related risks and foster a responsible, data-driven culture.
• Provide executive oversight for AI adoption, ensuring alignment with business priorities, responsible AI principles, and regulatory expectations.
• Guide strategic investment and use of AI/ML capabilities to deliver scalable, measurable business impact.
• Lead group-level workforce planning, aligning global hiring, location strategy, and talent mix with long-term delivery and financial goals for the Source to Pay technology group.
• Partner with Business Execution, Sourcing, HR, and Finance on headcount decisions, succession planning, and organizational scalability.
• Own budget planning, forecasting, and financial discipline for the Source to Pay technology group, balancing delivery needs with strategic investments.
• Drive financial transparency, cost optimization, and informed trade-offs in partnership with Business Execution and Finance.

Benefits

• medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• wellness programs
• paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive