Vice President, Head of Data Governance & Master Data Management - PGIM Global Services (Newark, NJ - Hybrid)

Prudential Financial - Newark, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Newark, NJ

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The VP, Head of Data Governance & Master Data Management at PGIM is responsible for establishing and overseeing policies and standards related to data governance, data quality management, master data management, data retention, data security, and data privacy. This role involves managing the planning and delivery of governance initiatives using advanced data governance tools, ensuring compliance with standards to enhance data trust, accessibility, and user understanding across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Establish and govern an enterprise data governance implementation roadmap
• Lead a team to define and implement data quality standards and data protection standards, along with their adoption requirements
• Define an ambitious and clear MDM vision, strategy, and roadmap
• Lead the technical team to implement the MDM roadmap
• Partner with key stakeholders to communicate and lead the change required for successful data governance and MDM adoption
• Serve as a data champion to ensure that data requirements for protecting sensitive data are clearly defined and prioritized
• Drive benefit definition and track OKRs with clearly defined ROI measures
• Lead, develop, and grow talent while contributing to an innovative and inclusive culture

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience with large-scale data program experience
• Knowledge and demonstrated practice of master data management and data governance practices
• Experience implementing enterprise-wide data governance tools
• Experience in Agile Development, with product ownership experience
• Strong executive presence and written/verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively across the organization and influence a diverse group of stakeholders
• Ability to document detailed product concepts in the context of user needs, business impacts, and technical requirements
• Challenger mindset and passion to challenge the status quo
• Believes in a non-hierarchical culture of collaboration, transparency, and trust

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in financial services or related industries
• Familiarity with data privacy regulations and compliance standards
• Proficiency in data governance tools and technologies
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling