Data Governance Director

EMC Insurance Companies

. Define EMC’s enterprise Data Governance strategy, roadmap, and operating model .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeRemote • Iowa • United StatesLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Data Governance frameworks, policies, and standards while leading teams to implement and sustain enterprise-wide governance practices. Possesses advanced strategic planning and analytical skills to align data governance initiatives with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

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Data Governance FrameworksLeadership ExperienceData Management PracticesProperty And Casualty Insurance KnowledgeAgile Product Delivery

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Hard Skills

Data Quality ManagementMetadata ManagementMaster Data ManagementData StewardshipData Governance PoliciesData Governance TechnologiesAnalytical SkillsDecision-Making SkillsStrategic PlanningProblem-Solving Skills

Soft Skills

Influencing Senior LeadersInterpersonal CommunicationStakeholder AlignmentOrganizational Change LeadershipTeam Development

Industry Keywords

Data GovernanceInformation ManagementBusiness AnalyticsInsurance IndustryRegulatory RequirementsPrivacy PrinciplesInformation ProtectionEnterprise Data ManagementGovernance OperationsCross-Functional Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define EMC’s enterprise Data Governance strategy, roadmap, and operating model
Establish strategic direction and capability expectations for data stewardship, business metadata management, data quality management, master and reference data management, governance operations, and governance technology platforms
Align investment and capability priorities with business objectives, regulatory and risk-management needs, and enterprise data and technology strategies
Direct execution through portfolio planning, prioritization, resource alignment, and management of internal and external delivery resources
Oversee governance programs, initiatives, consulting partners, contractors, and third-party service providers
Establish outcome, adoption, quality, and capability-maturity measures; monitor performance and manage enterprise-level risks, issues, and dependencies
Build consensus across competing interests and align senior leaders around governance objectives, operating model changes, and accountability expectations
Partner with business, technology, and product management leaders to clarify decision rights, establish shared ownership, and integrate governance requirements into enterprise initiatives
Exercise decision authority for Data Governance-led initiatives and facilitate resolution or escalation of material conflicts and exceptions
Lead development, approval, implementation, and continuous improvement of data governance policies, standards, controls, and frameworks
Champion data ownership and accountability and lead organizational change to strengthen program maturity and sustain adoption
Lead and develop the Data Governance team through workforce planning, performance expectations, coaching, succession planning, and talent development
Establish team objectives and ways of working aligned with strategic priorities while building skills and capacity to sustain the enterprise Data Governance program

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in business, information management, computer science, analytics, finance, insurance, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience
Ten years of progressively responsible experience in data governance, information management, business analytics, data management, or related disciplines
Five or more years of leadership experience managing teams, enterprise programs, or cross-functional initiatives
Property and casualty insurance industry experience preferred
Experience working within Agile product delivery environments and partnering with Digital Product Management organizations preferred
Expert knowledge of data governance frameworks, operating models, policies, and standards
Advanced knowledge of data management practices, including metadata, data quality, stewardship, and master and reference data management
Strong knowledge of property and casualty insurance operations, business processes, products, and data domains
Knowledge of data-related regulatory requirements, privacy principles, information protection, and emerging industry trends
Strong knowledge of data governance technologies and their application to enterprise data management
Advanced strategic planning, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Strong ability to translate enterprise strategy into actionable governance roadmaps and operating models
Advanced ability to lead organizational change and drive adoption of governance practices
Excellent ability to influence senior leaders, align cross-functional stakeholders, and resolve competing priorities
Superior verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex governance and technical concepts to diverse audiences

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work from home anywhere in the United States
Central Time Zone-based working hours
Tobacco-free workplaces, including company vehicles