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Fannie Mae · 3 weeks ago

Senior Director, Strategy & Business Management - Chief Data Office

Reston, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$196K/yr - $264K/yr

10+ years exp

Fannie Mae is foundational to housing finance, and they are seeking a Senior Director for their Chief Data Office. In this strategic leadership role, you will lead the Strategy & Business Management function, overseeing a team that drives enterprise strategy development and execution for Data, Modeling, and Analytics.

Financial Services

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Define and drive strategic goals, vision, actionable recommendations, and execution plans for the CDO and DMA business units and functional blocks

Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives and ensure alignment with enterprise objectives

Facilitate the development of the enterprise DMA strategy and implement processes to activate and monitor execution of the strategy

Guide divisional goals and outcomes, performance measurement, and executive-level reporting to ensure effective execution of the DMA strategic objectives

Oversee CDO business operations including financial planning, vendor management, and workforce capacity planning at the functional level (including Technology Services DMA budget and scope)

Manage governance and execution support for enterprise-wide programs and change initiatives across DMA units

Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture through employee engagement, onboarding, and internal communications

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, audit readiness, and business continuity planning

Lead and manage a team of strategy and business management professionals including Chief of Staff to CDO leadership, technical project managers, and strategy analysts executing on functional priorities, communications, and stakeholder engagement

Work in close collaboration with CIO/Technology Services strategy and business management leads as well as senior partners in HR, Finance, Procurement and other corporate functions

Qualification

Data Analytics LeadershipStrategic PlanningBusiness TransformationProject ManagementFinancial Services ExperienceTeam EngagementRisk ManagementData VisualizationRelationship ManagementChange LeadershipCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

10 + years of experience in Data, Analytics, Modeling, and Technology leadership roles with specific focus in strategy development and execution, business and project management, team engagement, and executive communication

Prior experience in DMA strategy, chief of staff role, and business management role within technology or data analytics functions for Financial Services, Consulting, and/or Technology companies serving the industry

Proven ability to lead strategic planning and business transformation to meet organizational objectives and financial performance targets

Deep understanding and ability to anticipate emerging trends in DMA and AI for financial services and mortgage industry, monitor competitive trends and emerging technologies, and identify potential applications

Strong communication skills with specific expertise in presenting complex technical ideas clearly and persuasively, including support for C-suite and Board level materials and discussions

Experience identifying strategic opportunities, developing compelling business cases, aligning resources to achieve goals, coordinating complex execution, and delivering meaningful impact

Analytically-minded problem solver proficient in data-driven analysis, interpretation, and visualization for non-technical audiences to convey strategic ideas, business cases, and operational plans

Demonstrated success in overseeing business operations, including budgeting, workforce planning and management, governance, and performance metrics working in close partnership with Finance, Procurement, and other key corporate functions

Experience managing cross-functional initiatives and supporting executive-level decision-making across DMA and Technology functions

Effective project and portfolio management, expertise in setting measurable goals and tracking outcomes including value realization, total cost of ownership, operational effectiveness and productivity improvements

Proven ability to collaborate at senior levels across large complex organizations, influencing strategic decisions, and removing barriers to execution

Effective risk management skills and ability to develop and monitor risk control assessments and remediation, familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements, action planning for internal/external audit findings, and interface with Risk Management, Compliance, and Regulatory Affairs partners

Leadership in team engagement and ability to partner effectively with HR

Strong change leadership mindset and resilient approach adopting in rapidly evolving organizations and environments

Strong relationship management skills, including stakeholder and vendor engagement

High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism in handling sensitive matters

Proficiency in tools such as MS Office for presentations and data management, Confluence and other team collaboration tools, MS Copilot or other GenAI research and productivity tools, Tableau or Power BI for data visualization and reporting