Executive Data Governance Leader

Bank of America; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America seeks an experienced Data Steward Executive to lead data governance initiatives across Records Management and Data Privacy, guiding data quality, lifecycle management, and regulatory alignment. You will manage a team, set priorities, and partner with Compliance, Audit, Risk, and Technology to deliver data solutions that support enterprise objectives.

This role emphasizes people leadership, strategic prioritization, and cross‑functional collaboration in a fast‑paced, regulated

Qualifications

• Knowledge of data privacy, risk management, compliance, or comparable regulatory experience
• Data Management
• Data Governance
• Data Quality Management
• Risk and Control Management
• Process Management
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Proficiency in MS Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Co-Pilot
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear and practical guidance
• Ability to collaborate effectively across a diverse set of stakeholders and influence outcomes without direct authority
• Proactive, forward thinking, and process oriented mindset
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, regulated environment
• Speaks and acts with confidence and demonstrates a bias for action and commitment to sustainable results

Responsibilities

• Maintains Data Steward Executive accountability for assigned business areas and drives execution across the applicable lifecycle of data management in accordance with enterprise policies and standards
• Leads and develops a team responsible for executing data management and broader data governance activities, providing clear accountability, coaching, performance management, and development
• Partners with peer program leaders, including Records Management and Data Privacy, to align resources and execute program priorities while maintaining clear functional ownership and subject‑matter leadership
• Establishes priorities and manages team capacity across business‑aligned data management responsibilities and peer‑led data governance programs based on business needs, regulatory requirements, risk, and critical commitments
• Works with Line of Business partners, including Compliance, Audit, Risk, and Technology, to execute data management activities, resolve execution barriers, and support delivery of data solutions
• Executes data management requirements by ensuring data processes, risks, controls, inventories, and required documentation are defined, maintained, and aligned with enterprise standards
• Ensures data is governed across the full lifecycle where applicable, including data quality, issue management, controls, traceability, and sustainable remediation of identified gaps
• Monitors performance metrics related to data quality and controls, identifies out‑of‑tolerance conditions and emerging risks, and drives appropriate escalation and corrective action when established thresholds are not met
• Anticipates emerging data management needs associated with risk, regulatory, and business priorities and works with stakeholders to develop appropriate interim and target‑state solutions
• Leads and supports data management assessments and quality reviews, ensuring appropriate stakeholder engagement, issue identification, and timely follow‑through on required actions
• Identifies opportunities to improve resource alignment, role clarity, process simplicity, consistency, and execution effectiveness across the organization
• Promotes understanding and consistent execution of enterprise data management requirements through stakeholder engagement, communication, and ongoing leadership routines

Skills

Data Governance

Data Management

Data Quality Management

Risk and Control Management

Process Management

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

MS Office

Communication

Collaboration

Prioritization

People Leadership

Leadership

Adaptability

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Bank of America seeks an experienced Data Steward Executive to lead data governance initiatives across Records Management and Data Privacy, guiding data quality, lifecycle management, and regulatory alignment. You will manage a team, set priorities, and partner with Compliance, Audit, Risk, and Technology to deliver data solutions that support enterprise objectives.

This role emphasizes people leadership, strategic prioritization, and cross‑functional collaboration in a fast‑paced, regulated