Vice President - Data Management & Governance - Insurance Products

Kces; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance and financial services organization is seeking a Vice President of Data Management & Governance to establish an enterprise-wide data governance framework. You will lead data stewardship initiatives, ensure compliance, and drive data quality across all business lines. The ideal candidate has 10–12 years of experience in data governance and a strong background in data privacy and management. This role offers an opportunity to influence enterprise policy and foster a diverse and inclusive data team.

Qualifications

• 10-12 years in data governance/management with leadership experience.
• Expertise in data privacy, compliance, and governance tools.
• CDMP or DM-BOK certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enforce enterprise data governance policies and standards.
• Lead initiatives for data ownership, classification, and lifecycle management.
• Ensure data quality, privacy, and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, GDPR).
• Oversee metadata management, data catalogs, and lineage documentation.
• Chair governance councils and collaborate with security and engineering leaders.
• Foster a culture of data stewardship and informed decision-making.

Skills

Data governance

Data privacy

Compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's / Master's in MIS, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Governance tools

Job description

Vice President - Data Management & Governance - Insurance Products

Location: New York or New Jersey

Full Time | Onsite / Hybrid

Open to U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents - No Sponsorship available at this time

We encourage applications from diverse and inclusive leadership backgrounds

About the Role

We are partnering with a leading insurance and financial services organization to identify a dynamic VP Data Management & Governance. This executive will establish and oversee an enterprise-wide data-governance framework, driving integrity, compliance, and accountability across all data assets.

• Develop and enforce enterprise data governance policies and standards.
• Lead initiatives for data ownership, classification, and lifecycle management.
• Ensure data quality, privacy, and regulatory compliance (HIPAA, GDPR).
• Oversee metadata management, data catalogs, and lineage documentation.
• Chair governance councils and collaborate with security and engineering leaders.
• Foster a culture of data stewardship and informed decision‑making.
• 10–12 years in data governance/management, with leadership experience.
• Expertise in data privacy, compliance, and governance tools.
• Bachelor's / Master’s in MIS, Computer Science, or related field.
• CDMP or DM‑BOK certification preferred.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

This is an opportunity to build and lead a diverse data organization that treats data as a strategic asset.

You will influence enterprise policy, strengthen compliance, and enable better decisions across business lines while being part of a company that celebrates inclusion and leadership integrity.

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