Data Strategy and Performance Manager

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

The Data Strategy and Performance Manager will define, measure, and communicate the impact of the enterprise data strategy at the executive level. This role will translate data platform, governance, semantic layer, and AI initiatives into clear business performance narratives tied to revenue growth, speed to market, participant trust, and regulatory risk reduction. The position will focus on analysis, synthesis, financial modeling, and executive communication while establishing what should be measured, why it matters, and how performance insights drive business decisions in partnership with analytics teams responsible for reporting execution.

What you will do:

• Define and own the enterprise Data Strategy KPI framework, ensuring alignment with business objectives
• Align data and AI metrics to financial outcomes including AUM growth, participant retention, operational efficiency, and regulatory readiness
• Establish outcome based measurement approaches that prioritize business impact over activity based metrics
• Quantify ROI of data and AI investments through financial modeling and business case development
• Model revenue influence, cost reduction, and risk mitigation impacts in partnership with Finance
• Develop defensible methodologies for value measurement and attribution
• Create executive ready and board ready presentations, including monthly and quarterly ELT materials
• Translate complex technical initiatives into clear, concise executive narratives that highlight trends, trade offs, and risks
• Drive alignment on performance targets and investment priorities across senior stakeholders
• Establish KPI governance standards to prevent metric sprawl and ensure consistent definitions
• Identify and monitor leading indicators of underperformance across data and AI initiatives
• Escalate strategic risks and recommend course corrections when performance diverges from targets

What you will bring:

• 6 to 10 years of experience in strategy, performance management, consulting, corporate FP&A, or enterprise analytics
• Strong financial modeling and business case development experience
• Experience supporting executive or board level reporting
• Exceptional PowerPoint and narrative synthesis skills
• Ability to translate technical initiatives into measurable business outcomes
• Experience in financial services or retirement services

What will set you apart:

• Exposure to enterprise data platforms, governance programs, or AI initiatives
• Background in transformation, strategy, or performance management functions

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of the job.  The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.   You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the responsibilities and/or tasks listed in this job description.   You may be required perform other duties that are not included on this job description.  The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid com