Associate Director, Global Data Strategy & Governance

Job Description

REQUIREMENTS:

• Total experience 13+ years.
• Strong experience in Data Strategy, Data Governance, Data Management, or Enterprise Data Transformation.

• Proven experience designing and implementing Global Capability Centre (GCC) or Shared Services operating models.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise data governance, metadata management, data lineage, data quality, and data privacy.
• Experience with enterprise data governance platforms such as Collibra, data catalogues, lineage tools, and data quality solutions.
• Strong understanding of global regulatory frameworks, including BCBS 239, ECB, Federal Reserve, and Operational Resilience requirements.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale global transformation programmes across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
• Excellent strategic planning, stakeholder management, governance, and executive communication skills.
• Proven expertise in portfolio management, demand prioritization, workforce planning, and resource optimization.
• Experience in financial services or another highly regulated industry is preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related discipline. Relevant certifications (e.g., CDMP, DCAM, PMP, PRINCE2, Agile) are an advantage. Fluency in English is required, and Japanese language proficiency is desirable.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Define and execute the global Data Strategy aligned with enterprise objectives and regional business priorities.
• Develop and maintain a multi-year transformation roadmap, including capability maturity milestones and transition planning.
• Design, implement, and govern the Global Data Shared Services Target Operating Model (TOM), including demand management, service delivery, and ownership frameworks.
• Establish standardized governance, service management, KPI, SLA, and performance reporting frameworks across global data operations.
• Lead global demand intake, prioritization, resource planning, and capacity management to optimize delivery across internal teams and strategic vendor partners.
• Drive the transition from regionally fragmented operations to a globally aligned, scalable shared services model.
• Partner with regional data leaders, business stakeholders, technology teams, and vendor partners to ensure alignment on strategic priorities and delivery commitments.
• Lead governance forums, executive steering committees, and decision-making processes while managing escalations and organizational risks.
• Deliver strategic transformation initiatives, including shared services implementation, onboarding frameworks, and operational excellence programs.
• Build, lead, and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related fields

Company Description

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