Data Management Lead

A global specialty-insurance organization is seeking a VP-level Data Management Lead to establish and scale its enterprise data-governance and management capabilities.Reporting directly to the Chief Data Officer, this newly created leader will define the frameworks, standards, ownership models, and operating practices governing enterprise data. The role will lead master data management, metadata, lineage, stewardship, data quality, and data-as-a-product initiatives while connecting business priorities with modern data and analytics capabilities.This position is focused on enablement and transformation rather than compliance administration. The successful candidate will build practical frameworks that improve data trust, accessibility, accountability, and business value.Responsibilities:Define and execute the enterprise data-management and governance strategyBuild and operationalize scalable governance frameworksEstablish data domains, ownership models, stewardship responsibilities, policies, and standardsDevelop enterprise data councils and cross-functional governance forumsLead Master Data Management strategy and implementationEstablish data-quality frameworks, controls, metrics, and improvement processesModernize enterprise metadata-management and data-lineage capabilitiesPartner with business and technology leaders to identify critical data needsTranslate business requirements into trusted, reusable data productsEstablish and mature data-as-a-product practicesImprove how enterprise data is documented, discovered, accessed, governed, and usedPartner with architecture, engineering, analytics, and business teamsGuide modernization across cloud data platforms and enterprise warehousesDefine measurable outcomes for governance, quality, stewardship, and transformationLead organizational adoption and cross-functional changePresent strategy, progress, risks, and recommendations to executive stakeholdersRole Requirements:At least 10 years of experience in data management, governance, strategy, or transformationAt least five years of data leadership experienceProven experience within commercial P&C, specialty insurance, or a closely related insurance environmentDemonstrated success building or maturing enterprise data-governance programsDeep experience with Master Data ManagementStrong knowledge of data stewardship, metadata management, and data lineageExperience establishing data-quality frameworks and measurable controlsExperience defining data ownership, domains, policies, and standardsDemonstrated ability to implement data-as-a-product practicesStrong understanding of cloud data platforms such as Azure, AWS, or DatabricksEnterprise data-warehouse and ETL/ELT knowledgeSQL proficiencyExperience with BI platforms such as Power BI, Cognos, or QlikExecutive-level communication and stakeholder-management capabilitiesAbility to lead transformation across business and technology organizationsAbility to work within the required New York/New Jersey hybrid modelNice to Have:Experience building enterprise data councilsMetadata or MDM platform implementationAI and automation within data or analytics workflowsAgile Product Owner experience or certificationPython or RMulti-domain governance experienceData-product management experienceExperience establishing a governance operating model from inception