Director of Data Management Job at Foundation Software (Strongsville)

Job Description

The Director of Data Management serves as the strategic lead for our data governance, analytics engineering, and AI readiness. Reporting to the CIO/CTO, this role is responsible for building a scalable, high-trust data landscape that supports actionable, governed insights. We are looking for a leader with expertise in the Microsoft data stack and a proven track record of aligning technical data management with executive-level business objectives that drive high-velocity decision-making at every level of the business.

Job Responsibility

Develop and implement the organization's data management and governance strategy and champion a data-driven culture partnering with senior leadership
Establish and monitor data quality initiatives across data systems and departments while being supported by department data and process leaders
Collaborate with the executive team and AI committee to understand data needs to support AI initiatives internally and externally
Understand business objectives and collaborate with the business to translate questions into data requirements which ensure actionable business intelligence and advanced analytics
Drive the strategic evolution of the organization's data infrastructure by collaborating with IT to design and implement a scalable, integrated data architecture that anticipates and meets growing business demands
Serve as an escalation point for complex and high-level data issues and provide guidance to assist with the resolution of issues
Hire, manage and mentor a team of data analysts and other data professionals translating their professional growth into measurable strategic value for the organization
Establish and maintain data policies, standards, and best practices based on data management and governance frameworks by embedding them in new or existing business processes
Advocate for data literacy across the organization through training and education
Partner closely with appropriate stakeholders and business leaders to ensure success in driving cross-functional work across departments

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Minimum 7+ years in Data Management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or Director-level role
Solid business acumen understanding how businesses operate and how different levers create different business outcomes
Ability to align data strategy with business objectives
Strong understanding of data governance and data quality principles
Ability to develop and implement data policies and procedures
Experience with data analytics and data warehouse platforms (Microsoft Azure/Fabric, Power BI preferred)
Experience with SQL or python (or other languages)
Possess an understanding of implementing version control, automated testing, and deployment pipelines
Experience managing data projects and overseeing data-related initiatives
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at all levels of the organization, including at the executive level
Ability to develop and deliver informative value presentations at all levels of the organization
Familiarity with data management frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, CMMI, etc.)
Experience in cost-optimization of hybrid data spend
An understanding of data lifecycle management and metadata practices

What we offer

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, employee perks and much more
manicures and pedicures in the office
massages, house cleaning, laundry service, monthly car washes, catered lunches Wednesdays and a monthly happy hour
work-life balance with a top-notch workout facility, fitness classes and free personal training
game room complete with table tennis, foosball, and video game systems
full kitchen, free coffee and specialty flavors, soft drinks, and snacks
tickets to Cleveland sporting events, a variety of lunch and learns, and various employee-appreciation events throughout the year
paid vacation, paid holidays, 401(k) with match, and tuition reimbursement, plus medical, eye and dental
discounts on pet, home, and auto insurance through Liberty Mutual

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