Sr. Manager Data Governance-Remote

$114,300 - $220,500/Yr

United Natural Foods - Providence, RI

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Providence, RI

Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods

About the position

The Senior Manager Data Governance role is responsible for providing leadership, organization, and direction to achieve corporate and department strategy through the execution of projects and initiatives within the Data Services - Data Governance team. This role is accountable for collaborating with business partners to develop a strong data governance program and practice for the enterprise focused on data standardization, data stewardship, data security, data quality, reference data management and metadata management. The Senior Manager Data Governance establishes team and individual goals that align with broader IT goals and develops operating plans in support of UNFI's strategic imperatives.

Responsibilities

• Defines and implements a strategic plan for enterprise master data management, reference data management, and metadata management, including the creation and maintenance of enterprise data dictionaries
• Leads initiatives focused on data standardization and data quality management
• Supports enterprise training and change management initiatives on data management best practices and data stewardship
• Partners with Business Sponsors and delivery teams to determine technical feasibility of proposed solutions for their business area
• Develops partnerships with business leadership to ensure goal alignment, execution, and success
• Partners with internal and external stakeholders to deliver mutual assured success
• Collaborates cross-functionally across IT to ensure internal/external customer success
• Triages and communicates issues impacting internal/external stakeholders
• Lead strategic planning with business customers and in the annual operational planning cycle
• Oversees determination of scope and business requirements for data governance projects
• Reviews and approves requests and proposals for the utilization of Data Governance resources and works with external vendors as needed
• Manages the execution and delivery of department projects, including problem definition, and recommendation of changes to technology, infrastructure, or processes
• Maintains customer relationship and integration of activities through regular communications with business/IT managers and directors
• Collaborates with business and IT teams to ensure data quality, consistent application of data definitions, and adherence to data management standards
• Develops project plans including resource and budget requirements; provides input into budgeting process regarding area expenses such as travel, training, etc.
• Stays abreast of emerging technologies and trends in Information Technology, Data Management, and Advanced Analytics disciplines and retail business areas the company serves in order to drive innovation into the organization
• Maintains an environment where all understand, and are committed to, providing excellent service to internal and external customers
• Contributes to the ongoing evolution of process/methodologies that pertain to the software development lifecycle, solution delivery, people management, business process and/or information services

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in the field of data science, computer science, information systems, or software engineering, or equivalent work-related experience required
• 8+ years of relevant Information Technology experience required
• 6+ years of successful data management solutions implementation experience required
• 4+ years of management experience leading a team(s) composed of associate and contract resources in multiple locations, including offshore required
• 3+ years of data management and data analysis experience required
• Demonstrated ability to influence key IT and Business leaders
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflicting approaches and align to corporate and department strategic roadmaps
• Previous experience developing, setting, and managing department level goals and priorities
• Proven ability to manage in a matrix structure

Nice-to-haves

• MBA or master's degree in business or technology related field preferred
• Strong knowledge of Wholesale, Retail, Transportation, Distribution or Manufacturing industry preferred
• Strong knowledge of Agile/iterative SDLC methodology

Benefits

• Bonus Eligible