AVP Enterprise Data Governance leading data governance initiatives and establishing data literacy at Pacific Life. Overseeing data governance capabilities and collaborating with teams to ensure compliance.
Responsibilities
Set the direction and vision and lead the execution of our enterprise Data Governance capability
Establish and lead the implementation and ongoing operations of the enterprise-wide PL Data Governance function
Lead a team of data governance and data quality team members to deliver on the data governance priorities
Manage broader business engagement in the data governance function establishing key business roles and operating model to address all facets of data governance
Partner in establishing and stewarding the data literacy of the PL organization
Develop data governance framework and stewardship: Executive data domain owners, business data managers, and data stewards
Develop policies, standards, controls, quality, metadata, master and reference data management principles
Ensure regulatory, legal, privacy compliance in data usage for PL globally
Define DQ Monitoring Framework and enforce data quality metrics, monitoring, and remediation across all PL global businesses
Work closely with Data Architecture and Delivery teams to ensure Data Governance and PL Policies and Strategies are implemented including metadata solutions and data quality monitoring and alerting solutions
Direct ongoing data lifecycle management (from creation/ingestion through archival or deletion)
Accountable for the delivery of metadata: data catalogs, lineage, dictionaries, and glossaries (Collibra)
Participate in the assessment & selection of data governance and data quality software applications
Define and establish best practice to certify Data Sets & reports
Lead initiatives to build a data-driven culture: training, communication, data literacy across functions
Provide oversight and lead data governance working groups and councils
Communicate to the plans, accomplishments of the data governance organization to various audiences, such as senior management, business users, and technical teams
Leverage the Enterprise Data Steering Committee and Data governance working groups to make enterprise decisions on data domain definitions and how metadata is tracked, stored, and made available to users across Pacific Life.
Partner with delivery teams, architecture, program management, business data owners and stewards and business stakeholders to understand their data governance needs and partner on solutions with delivery teams
Own definition of data governance capabilities and partner with delivery teams to ensure delivery of Data Governance deliverables required in Data Forward program and all PL data initiatives.
Requirements
Computer science, engineering, mathematics, or related field bachelor's degree or higher
Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in Data Governance or Data Management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a large, complex, and highly regulated Financial Services or Insurance (FSI) organization
Deep understanding of the life insurance and annuity business model
High-level understanding of modern data platforms such as Snowflake, or Databricks, and familiar with governance tools Collibra and Monte Carlo
Solid understanding of data governance concepts and technologies
Strong working knowledge of global data privacy and insurance regulations (e.g., CCPA, GDPR, NAIC standards)
Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership skills
Proven ability to lead and influence without direct authority
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to deal with ambiguity and complexity
Enthusiasm for learning and keeping up with the latest developments and innovations in data engineering
Knowledge of data governance frameworks, standards, policies, and best practices
Ability to manage and coordinate data projects across multiple teams and departments
Awareness of current and emerging data trends, challenges, and opportunities
Benefits
Your Benefits Start Day 1
Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation
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