Director, Vendor Data Governance & Quality

Soteria Reinsurance Ltd.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Investments is seeking a Director of Vendor Data Governance and Quality to define and execute the vendor data governance strategy, ensuring data is reliable, accurate, secure, and consistently managed across the vendor lifecycle.

You will lead cross-functional teams across Vendor Management, Risk, Finance, Technology and Operations to establish data stewardship, build trusted, certified vendor data, and improve decision making and business value.

Qualifications

• MBA, Data Analytics, Information Systems, Finance, or related disciplines.
• Experience in Data Governance, Data Management, MDMS, Procurement or Vendor Management.
• 5+ years leading governance programs and cross-functional teams.
• Proven success crafting data governance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of procurement operations and supplier lifecycle.
• Experience with ERP platforms like SAP, Ariba, Oracle, Workday.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the vendor data governance strategy.
• Lead cross-functional teams to implement data governance and quality initiatives.
• Develop data quality programs, scorecards, metrics, controls and remediation processes.
• Partner with Vendor Management, Risk, Finance, Technology and Operations to enable trusted vendor data.

Skills

Leadership

Data governance

MDM (Master Data Management)

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Analytics and problem solving

Education

MBA or related discipline

Data Analytics / Information Systems / Finance

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

Legal Notice

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.

Company Culture

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want! We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experiences.

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