Data Management Operations Lead

Insight Global; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Columbus, OH seeks a Data Management Operations Lead to oversee data governance, quality, and regulatory reporting across the enterprise. You will partner with business and technology stakeholders to translate data needs into technical requirements, analyze data flows, and implement scalable, compliant data workflows.

This role requires strong analytical thinking, excellent communication, and a proven track record leading data operations in an enterprise setting, with a focus

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years in data-related operations, business operations or process support.
• Experience translating data needs into technical language and collaborating with teams to deliver solutions.
• Proven ability to lead data operations teams in an enterprise environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with SQL, Snowflake, Tableau.
• Understanding of data management principles, best practices, and processes.
• Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders and influencing without direct authority.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead data management operations across the organization.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and availability for regulatory reporting and business needs.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to define data requirements and data flows.
• Design and drive scalable, efficient data workflows and controls.
• Support regulatory reporting requirements and data modeling efforts.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Regulatory reporting

Stakeholder collaboration

Analytical thinking

SQL

Snowflake

Tableau

Leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Collibra

Alation

Informatica

Talend

Databricks

BigQuery

Snowflake

Tableau

SQL

Job description

Job Description

Insight Global is currently seeking a highly analytical and collaborative Data Management Operations Lead with a strong understanding of regulatory reporting within financial institutions. The ideal candidate will have banking or financial services experience and a background in data management, data governance, and data quality.

This individual will play a key role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and availability of data used across the organization. They will work closely with business and technology stakeholders to understand regulatory data requirements, analyze data flows, identify quality issues, and ensure data is properly governed and available to support regulatory reporting, data modeling, and business needs.

Skills and Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Computer Science, Business Administration, Economics, or related fields) or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 7+ years experience with data-related operations, business operations or process support role

Preferred Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience with data-related operations, business operations, or process support roles, working with or in business operations and reporting processes, and translating business data needs into technical language and partnering with team and technical partners ensure effective solution delivery.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to identify and build sustainable solutions.
• Thorough knowledge of various software programs including Microsoft Office programs, and the ability to quickly learn new programs/systems.
• Experience working with SQL, Snowflake, Tableau.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and listening skills
• Strong problem-solving skills, focusing on outcomes and results.
• Understanding of Data Management principles, best practices and processes
• Proven experience leading data operations teams or initiatives in a complex, enterprise environment.
• Experience managing cross-functional stakeholders and influencing without direct authority.
• Demonstrated success in designing and implementing scalable, efficient workflows and controls.
• Experience with operational risk management and compliance in a regulated industry.
• Track record of leading process improvement initiatives using methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile.

Professional certifications such as:

• CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) – demonstrating expertise in data governance, quality, and architecture.
• DGSP (Data Governance and Stewardship Professional) – highlighting experience in stewardship and governance frameworks.
• PMP (Project Management Professional) – indicating strong project leadership and delivery skills.

Hands-on experience with enterprise data management tools, such as:

• Collibra or Alation for data governance and cataloging.
• Informatica, Talend, or Ataccama for data quality and integration.
• Snowflake, Databricks, or BigQuery for cloud-based data operations.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].