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Technology - Agile Delivery & ProductReporting to the Global Chief Data Officer the Vice President Head of Enterprise Data Enablement is responsible for establishing the end-to-end firmwide data strategy and governance operating model and then driving and influencing the implementation of frameworks technologies tools and best practices to improve data management and data quality. The major focus for this position will betocontinue to develop and operationalizethe overall strategy for managing and governing all enterprise data from ingestion to quality through to consumption across all of Prudentials products services and business needs. This leader willbe responsible formaking high quality data more accessible and more secure through better classification and access controls rolling out a comprehensive Master Data Management strategy. The Head of Data Enablement will ensure standards and best practices are implemented and adhered to across business lines product teams and divisions whileobservingregulations and contractual requirements about how data can be used across the company.
Partnering closely with all business units across Prudential the Head of Data Enablement will assess businessneedandprovidethought-leadershipand tactical guidance to improve data stewardship and data product ownership. Breaking down silos this leader will ensure centralized standards are in place and adhered to across the enterprise.A strongenterpriseorientation will be critical to ensure that teams are able to drive more effective business decisions and better serve end usersfrommore accessibleandhigh-qualitydata.This leader will also need to be an agent of change to build new data disciplines and drive adoption of data principles through influence communication and education. Critically the Head of Data Enablement will need to be a builder not only creating enterprise data standards but also a high-performing team capable of rapidly executing datatransformation onan Enterprisescale.
This role is based in Newark NJ.
Key ResponsibilitiesInclude:
Define& implementDataManagement&Governancepolicy and standards; including Responsible AI(RAI)policy & standards
Overseesdataand RAIgovernance includingtracking toKPIs and executive reporting
Provide support to federated teams to implement andcomply withRAI andData policesand standards
Perform data management onChief Data Officeowned data assets
Lead Community of Practice (CoP) & liaise with Division/ Function Business Data & AI Leaders
Drive strong partnerships with:
Business Data & AI Leadersto champion adoption of data policies and drive accountability within their functions
Business Domain Ownerstooperationalizedata governance and ensure domain-level compliance
HRto partner andalign data talent to enterprise and market standards for federated roles (e.g. Data Stewards Data Custodians)
Legal Risk and Privacyto ensure data policies meet regulatory legal and risk requirements
Technology(CIOs) to implement policies and standards requirements on behalf of business
Serve as coach and mentoridentifying developing nurturing andretainingthe next generation of data leaders at Prudential.
Candidate Profile
Prudential is looking for an innovativesophisticatedand experienced candidate. The Head of Data Enablement will think and act big exercising a bias for action coupled with a thoughtful approach.They will bring hands-on experience of developingnew solutionsandleveragingnew technologiesfor managing large volumes of data. They will be seen asa thought leader withdemonstratedknowledge of data structure data systems/tools data software and data management policies and practices. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished innovative data executive with a demonstratedtrack recordof driving and delivering results with a strategic mindset. They will be a proven leader who has built and managed high performing teams instilling confidence focus discipline camaraderie and passion within their organization.
The ideal candidate will have a deep background in managing governance frameworks and standards that deal with large volumes of data in hybrid or cloud environments.Asnew technologieshaveemergedin data this leaderremainsabreast of best-in-class technologies and capabilities and bringsexperiencetransforming and modernizing legacy systems. The successful candidate will have experienceoperatingin a complex global organizational environment and will bring extensive experience leading transformational change programs. Theywillalso havea proventrack recordof delivering improved data management governance and security to the organization.
The Head of Data Enablement will be an effective and credible leader with the ability to influence and get things done through others. They will be able to communicate a vision and bring people along on a journey. The successful candidate will have strong stakeholder management skills able to engage with global business functions to drive business results.The successful candidate will be an inspirational and compelling leader who will foster an environment that supports diversity and reflects Prudentials mission orientation.
The ideal candidate will alsopossessthe following traits and competencies:
Must have experience dealing with complexity of organization (breadth of complexity is important and experience handling and leading a large global organization)
Knowledgeanddemonstratedpracticeofmasterdatamanagementdatagovernance practicesbusinessand technology issues related to management of enterprise information assets and approaches related to data protection
Leadership experience managing complex delivery across development to implementation and delivery to production - experience across the entire spectrum delivering solutions at scale.
Demonstrated experience bringingtogether organizations across businessunitsbuildingbest-practicesand discipline around data management and governance. Specifically creating and implementing modern data governance models from scratch and creating buy-in for fast and meaningful change.
Effective communicator collaborator - work with different organizations that rely on high quality andtimelydata
Experience in Agile Development with Product Owner or Chief Product Owner (or similar) experience preferred
Ability to document detailed product concepts in the context of user needs business impacts and technicalrequirements
Challenger mindset and passion to challenge status quo to findnew solutionsand drive out of the box ideas loves and embraces change
Believes in a non-hierarchical culture of collaboration transparency and trust across the team
Not afraid to roll up the sleeves andseeksto go outside comfort zone to learn pushes the team to do the same
Experimental mindset to driveinnovation
Bachelors degreeor equivalent experiencein Information TechnologyComputerScienceora relatedfield preferred
Minimum of12years of experiencein data governance policy development & implementation and regulatory compliance.
In terms of the performance and personal competenciesfor the position we would also highlight the following:
Setting Strategy
The ability to create and articulate an inspiring vision for the organization not only for the areas they aredirectly responsibleforbuttheenterprise as a whole.
The inclinationtoseekand analyze data from a variety of sources to support decisions and to align others with the organizations overall strategy.
An entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new innovative ideas that will stretch the organization and push the boundaries within the industry.
The ability to effectively balance the desire/need for broad change with an understanding of how much change the organization is capable ofhandlingto create realistic goals and implementation plans that are achievable and successful.
Executing for Results
The ability to set clear and challenging goals while committing the organization to improved performance; tenacious and accountable in driving results.
Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations.
A risk-taker who seeks data and input from others to foreseepossible threatsor unintended circumstances from decisions; someone who takes smart risks.
A leader who is viewed by others as having a high degree of integrity and forethought in his/her approach to making decisions; the ability to act in a transparent and consistent manner while alwaystaking into accountwhat is best for the organization.
Leading Teams
The ability to attract and recruit top talent motivate the team delegate effectively celebrate diversity within the team and manage performance; widely viewed as a strong developer of others.
The ability to persevere in the face ofchallenges andexhibit a steadfast resolve and relentless commitment to higher standards which commands respect from followers.
A leader who is self-reflective and aware of his/her ownlimitations;leads by example and drives the organizations performance with an attitude of continuous improvement by being open to feedback and self-improvement.
Relationships and Influence
Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with othersdemonstratingstrong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.
An ability to inspire trust and followership in others through compelling influence powerful charisma passion in his/her beliefs and active drive.
Encourages others to share the spotlight and visiblycelebratesandsupportsthe success of the team.
Creates a sense of purpose/meaning for the team that generates followership beyond his/her own personality and engages others to the greater purpose for theorganization as a whole.
Driving Sustainability
Firmlybelievesthat both sustainability and profit are in the organizations best long-term interest.
Integrates economic societal and environmental factors into a purpose-driven strategy turning sustainability into a competitive advantage.
Understands and incorporates viewpoints from all key stakeholders to drive decision making and share the benefits.
Delivers breakthrough innovations and business models that create value for all stakeholders continually challenging traditional approaches.
Sets audacious business and sustainability goals driving concerted action and investments and stays the course in the face of setbacks or push-back from short-term oriented stakeholders.
Market competitive base salaries with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
Medical dental vision life insurance disability insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) and leave of absences such as parental and military leave.
401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
Company-funded pension plan.
Wellness Programs including up to $1600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting housing senior care finances pets legal matters education emotional and mental health and career development.
Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period) after one year of service.
Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program whereby an award if any depends on various factors including without limitation individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package visit Work Life Balance Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.
Prudential Financial Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin genetics disability marital status age veteran status domestic partner status medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
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