Allied World · 5 hours ago
VP Data Management, IT Data & Analytics
Iselin, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $190K/yrAllied World is a company that values collaboration and knowledge, seeking a VP of Data Management, IT Data & Analytics to establish a data governance framework and enhance data management practices. The role involves leading data governance initiatives, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a culture of data stewardship across the organization.
FinanceFinancial ServicesInsurance
Responsibilities
Develop and Implement Data Governance Framework:
Design, document, and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with company objectives and regulatory requirements
Develop and maintain a comprehensive data governance framework and strategy
Policy and Process Development:
Define data classification schemes, data ownership models, and data lifecycle management practices. Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices
Data Quality Management:
Establish data quality standards, metrics, and monitoring mechanisms. Collaborate with data owners and stewards to identify data quality issues and root causes. Implement data quality improvement initiatives and corrective actions as needed
Data Security and Privacy:
Develop and enforce data security and privacy policies, controls, and procedures. Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR) and industry standards. Monitor access controls, data encryption, and other security measures to mitigate risks
Metadata Management and Documentation:
Implement metadata management processes to capture and maintain data lineage, definitions, and dependencies. Establish data dictionaries, glossaries, and cataloging tools to facilitate metadata discovery and documentation
Collaboration and Education:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data governance roles and responsibilities and promote a culture of data stewardship and accountability
Provide training and guidance to employees on data governance principles, policies, and procedures. Raise awareness of data management best practices and their importance to business operations
Governance Oversight and Reporting:
Establish mechanisms for governance oversight, including regular reviews and audits. Monitor compliance with data governance policies and assess the effectiveness of controls. Prepare and present data governance reports, dashboards, and metrics to senior leadership
Tool Implementation:
Oversee the implementation of data governance tools and technologies to support data lineage, metadata management, and data quality monitoring
Lead monthly “Data Ownership & Governance Forum” with each senior stakeholder and provide transparency on all data and analytics initiatives
Influence and motivate the business, data, and product leads to create a culture of effective data management
Partner with Information Security, Enterprise Architecture, and Platform Engineering teams on all innovation and key technology initiatives to make sure data governance and management aspects are effectively managed
Grow the Agile Practice at Allied Word – “How”
Accountability: Taking personal accountability to get this done as per our commitments
Transparency: Clearly provide visibility and communicate regularly on how we are progressing on any kind of deliverables
Cost Effective: Always look for opportunities to be a cost-effective product organization by thoughtfully leveraging solutions, technology partners, on-site and off- shore expertise
Culture: Nurture an environment where the team can thrive in creativity to incubate new innovative technology/solutions that have a practical and positive impact to the business
Qualification
Required
Strategic thinker with expertise in data management and governance
Ability to bring together business leaders, technology leaders, and partners
Experience in identifying critical data assets and their usage
Proven track record in creating and activating a data governance framework
Experience in establishing policies and procedures to validate and protect critical data assets
Strong data management practices in catalog, quality, lineage, protection, and master data management
Ability to ensure that delivered data products follow data management standards
Experience in designing, documenting, and implementing data governance policies, standards, and procedures
Ability to develop and maintain a comprehensive data governance framework and strategy
Experience in defining data classification schemes, data ownership models, and data lifecycle management practices
Ability to establish data quality standards, metrics, and monitoring mechanisms
Experience in collaborating with data owners and stewards to identify data quality issues and root causes
Ability to implement data quality improvement initiatives and corrective actions
Experience in developing and enforcing data security and privacy policies, controls, and procedures
Knowledge of compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR) and industry standards
Experience in implementing metadata management processes to capture and maintain data lineage, definitions, and dependencies
Ability to establish data dictionaries, glossaries, and cataloging tools
Experience in collaborating with cross-functional teams to define data governance roles and responsibilities
Ability to provide training and guidance to employees on data governance principles, policies, and procedures
Experience in establishing mechanisms for governance oversight, including regular reviews and audits
Ability to monitor compliance with data governance policies and assess the effectiveness of controls
Experience in preparing and presenting data governance reports, dashboards, and metrics to senior leadership
Experience in overseeing the implementation of data governance tools and technologies
Company
Allied World
About Allied World Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, Ltd, through its subsidiaries, is a global provider of insurance and reinsurance solutions.
Founded in 2001
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-07-07Acquired
2006-07-12IPO
Leadership Team
Denise Choy
VP, Asia Pacific Professional Lines Division at Allied World
Erin Ringbloom
Vice President
Recent News
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