Director, Vendor Data Governance & Quality

Fidelity Investments Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite working model

Job summary

Fidelity Investments Inc. is seeking a Director of Vendor Data Governance and Quality to define and execute the vendor data governance strategy.

You will lead efforts to ensure vendor data is reliable, accurate, secure, and consistently managed across the vendor lifecycle. You'll collaborate with leaders in Vendor Management, Risk, Finance, Technology, and Operations to establish data stewardship and deliver trusted, certified vendor data that informs better decisions and drives business value.

Qualifications

• Experience leading governance programs and cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of vendor management, procurement, and third-party risk.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the vendor data governance strategy.
• Lead cross-functional teams across Vendor Management, Risk, Finance, Technology, and Operations.
• Deliver trusted, certified vendor data to enable better decisions and drive business value.

Skills

Data governance

Data quality

Leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Executive communication

Problem solving

Education

MBA

Data Analytics

Information Systems

Finance

Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Oracle

Workday

Job description

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

The Role

As the Director of Vendor Data Governance and Quality, you will be responsible for defining and executing the vendor data governance strategy. You will lead efforts to ensure vendor data is reliable, accurate, secure, and consistently managed throughout the vendor lifecycle. Working closely with leaders across Vendor Management, Risk, Finance, Technology, and Operations, you will establish a culture of data stewardship and deliver trusted, certified vendor data that enables better decisions and drives business value.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

We are looking for a dynamic leader with extensive experience in data governance and data quality management. Your ability to guide cross-functional teams and advance central initiatives is crucial. The ideal candidate will possess:

• MBA, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related disciplines.
• Experience in Data Governance, Data Management, Master Data Management (MDM), Procurement, Vendor Management, Quality Assurance or related fields.
• 5 plus years of leadership experience managing governance programs and cross-functional teams.
• Proven success crafting and implementing data governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of procurement operations, supplier lifecycle management, vendor onboarding, sourcing, contracting, and third-party risk management.
• Experience developing data quality programs, scorecards, important metrics, controls, and remediation processes.
• Experience working with ERP, procurement, and supplier management platforms such as SAP, Ariba, Oracle, Workday, or similar technologies.
• Experience leading MDM or data governance transformation initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent executive communication, collaborator management, and influencing skills.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks

The Team

The team delivers insights through advanced analytics, visualization, and data storytelling in support of Vendor Management’s objectives, including cost savings, risk mitigation, process efficiency, and execution of key initiatives. The Director, Vendor Data Governance and Quality will establish a new data governance program with a focus on improving data quality to strengthen the impact and reliability of insights produced by the team.

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model

Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

Certifications:

Category:

Business Analytics and Insights

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.