Director of Data Strategy & Transformation

Mace; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mace in San Francisco is seeking a senior data leader to translate our Data Strategy into a clear deliverable roadmap and to drive enterprise data transformation across the business.

You will lead a 10+ person team, partner with C-suite and the Board, oversee budgets over £1 million, and champion data quality initiatives while advancing sustainability and delivering measurable business value. You will collaborate across functions and foster strong partnerships with stakeholders at all levels.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience leading and delivering data improvement, governance, and transformation initiatives.
• Proven track record delivering multiple complex projects with budgets exceeding £1 million.
• Strong knowledge of data architecture and data management technologies.
• Experience presenting complex concepts and strategic recommendations to senior stakeholders, including Board-level executives.
• Strong project estimation, planning, delivery, and management capabilities.
• Proven ability to influence, negotiate, and engage effectively with senior stakeholders, including C-suite and Board-level executives.
• Demonstrated experience leading and managing teams of 10+ professionals.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build, maintain, and develop strategic internal and external partnerships.
• Experience driving data quality, governance, and business improvement initiatives across an organization.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide input to the Data Strategy and translate into a delivery roadmap.
• Organise data governance forums and manage stakeholder relationships across the business.
• Shape transformation projects to improve data quality and derive insights.
• Lead Mace Data Hub team and engage with leadership and board.
• Offer thought leadership on data roadmap and KPI delivery.
• Manage team, supply chain, and outsource partners.
• Advise on latest technology and market trends; promote best-in-class tech.
• Proactively advocate new technologies and innovations for competitive advantage.
• Collaborate toward net zero carbon and manage related emissions during delivery.

Skills

Data governance

Data strategy

Stakeholder management

Data architecture

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Team leadership

Budget management

Job description

Mace in San Francisco is seeking a senior data leader to translate our Data Strategy into a clear deliverable roadmap and to drive enterprise data transformation across the business.

You will lead a 10+ person team, partner with C-suite and the Board, oversee budgets over £1 million, and champion data quality initiatives while advancing sustainability and delivering measurable business value. You will collaborate across functions and foster strong partnerships with stakeholders at all levels.