Technology Director – Data Management Tools & Governance Technology

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This role is a hybrid role and in the office three days a week.

The role is seated in the offices where the cities are posted on the req.

There are no Visa transfers or Visa sponsorships for this role.

The Tech Director of Data Management Tools & Governance Technology will lead the modernization and unification of the enterprise’s data governance tooling ecosystem while managing high‑performing, globally distributed engineering and technology teams.

You’ll set the technology strategy, drive execution, and elevate engineering excellence to ensure data is trusted, governed, and scalable for a top‑tier financial institution. This is a high‑impact leadership role for a builder—someone who simplifies complexity and develops strong data engineering organizations.

We’re looking for a leader who has overseen large teams, empowered data engineering talent, and consistently delivered at scale. You’ve led global teams, built high‑performance cultures, and know how to get key programs over the finish line.

Enterprise Data Governance Technology Leadership

Define and deliver enterprise-wide data governance technology strategies

Build capabilities to maintain policies, procedures, and frameworks for end‑to‑end data flow governance

Technology Enablement & Tools Management

Lead the execution and enhancement of automated data management tools and frameworks

Drive adoption of modern productivity and analytics platforms (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, GitHub)

Standards & Compliance

Ensure alignment with regulatory, risk, and internal compliance requirements

Monitor and govern data risks, including data quality and adherence to Data Management Policy standards

Innovation & Modernization

Promote modern engineering practices such as data virtualization, AI, automation, and advanced analytics

Simplify data environments and raise data quality across domains

Champion adoption of enterprise tooling and modernization frameworks

Stakeholder Engagement & Oversight

Partner with business, technology, and risk leaders to ensure alignment

Engage with and evaluate data management vendors and campion best in class solutions

Provide independent oversight and monitoring of data management risks and controls

Required Qualifications

8+ years of Technology Strategic Leadership experience, or equivalent demonstrated through one or a combination of the following: work experience, training, military experience, education

4+ years of management or leadership experience

Proven ability to lead enterprise data strategy and governance programs

Expertise in data management tools, automation frameworks, and cloud-based platforms

Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and risk management principles

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Experience building a strong culture of collaboration and achieving high standards

Must have a “Product” mindset and comprehensive understanding of Agile development and best practices

Technical Expertise:

Experience with Metadata, lineage, and governance platforms such as Collibra, Informatica EDC/Axon, Alation, Solidatus

Experience with Cloud and data ecosystems such as Azure, AWS, GCP, Snowflake, Databricks, Microsoft Purview

Experience with Data quality and discovery tools such as Informatica IDQ, Ataccama, BigID, MANTA

Experience with AI & productivity tooling such as Azure OpenAI, Microsoft Copilot, GitHub Enterprise / Copilot

Experience with Master & reference data platforms such as Informatica MDM, Reltio, Semarchy

Experience with Data virtualization & integration technologies such as Denodo, MuleSoft, Fivetran

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with AI-driven data solutions and generative AI applications

Familiarity with master data management (MDM) and reference data frameworks

Advanced knowledge of data architecture and integration technologies

Technology experience with building and operating custom and commercial off‑the‑shelf applications

Experience with developing and implementing technology strategy

• Impact: Oversee the planning, development, and deployment of data management, governance and tooling solutions, ensuring each release meets non-functional requirements, security, and risk standards, and supports application modernization and cloud readiness.

• Impact: Shape data governance and tooling technology and business requirements and product priorities, champion innovative and intelligent solutions,