Director / Managing Director
4 days ago
Dallas
Job Description This Director / Managing Director will lead data governance operationalization programs end to end, with a strong focus on Informatica CDGC remediation and scale, operating model design, and measurable value realization. The role is ideal for a senior leader who has personally taken complex governance programs from “stuck” to “running at scale” in large enterprises, and who is comfortable working deep in the details (catalog structure, subdomains, KPIs, steward network) while engaging credibly with executives. You will be accountable for shaping and delivering multibundle roadmaps (Foundation & Operational Readiness, Operational Governance at Scale, Governance as a Platform), including timelines, team structure, stakeholder engagement, and success measures. Strategic Leadership & Program Ownership • Own the strategy and delivery of multi-phase data governance programs (6–36 months), from assessment through self-sufficient operating model, for clients with complex domain landscapes., • Translate high-level governance ambitions into pragmatic bundles and roadmaps (e.g., Foundation & Operational Readiness, Governance at Scale, Governance as a Platform) with clear success criteria and milestones., • Advise C-level and senior stakeholders on tradeoffs between accelerated and realistic timelines (e.g., “3x factor” environments), resourcing models, and scope management for governance transformations., • Lead business development for governance-focused engagements: shape problem statements, structure proposals, estimate bundles, and present credible delivery plans that align to client culture and pace. Client Engagement & Delivery Excellence • Lead large-scale governance operationalization programs, typically spanning 9–10 major domains and dozens of subdomains, across multiple workstreams (people, process, CDGC, KPIs, culture)., • Design and implement data governance operating models that can expand from tens to 75–100+ active stewards, including role design, RACI, escalation paths, and integration with product / data lifecycle., • Direct comprehensive assessments of current-state governance (people, process, technology) and synthesize findings into a prioritized remediation roadmap for catalog, operating model, and culture., • Oversee design and rollout of data certification processes that move organizations from “no trustworthy data” to hundreds of certified assets with visible quality scores., • Establish and manage governance KPIs and ROI cases (e.g., reduction in time to find data, cost avoidance, risk mitigation, efficiency gains), ensuring governance value is transparent, quantified, and communicated. CDGC Remediation, Structure, and Adoption • Lead Informatica CDGC remediation: reorganize cluttered catalogs into clean, intuitive taxonomies aligned to business domains and subdomains and rationalize custom workarounds., • Define and implement domain/subdomain structures, term hierarchies, and usage patterns that make 2,500–10,000+ terms observable, searchable, and usable for non-technical users., • Design and activate CDGC policies, workflows, and controls for stewardship, approvals, and certification, ensuring alignment with broader governance policies and standards., • Drive enterprise-wide adoption of CDGC, including user segmentation, training programs, coaching for business stewards, and ongoing support to increase logins and active usage across domains. Steward Network, Culture, and Change • Build and operationalize a “core network” of 25–35 stewards for foundation phases, expanding to 75–100+ stewards at scale across all major domains., • Develop role profiles, onboarding plans, training curricula, and playbooks for operational stewards, including expectations for issue management, certification, and engagement with CDGC., • Partner with governance leadership and communications teams to shift perception of governance from optional / overhead to essential business enabler, using success stories and ROI artifacts. Practice Development & Team Leadership • Shape Paradigm’s market positioning for data governance and CDGC enablement, including reusable bundle structures, POVs, and accelerators based on programs like TFS., • Mentor managers and senior consultants, building delivery capability in assessments, operating model design, CDGC implementation, stewardship training, and KPI definition., • Lead internal knowledge development around governance value metrics, certification patterns, and catalog design standards that can be applied across clients. Required Experience: • 12+ years of data / information management consulting, with at least 5–7 years leading data governance programs as a director-level engagement or program lead., • Demonstrated experience turning underperforming governance programs (e.g., low adoption, cluttered catalog, limited domains covered) into structured, scalable capabilities with clear KPIs and ROI., • Deep, hands-on expertise with enterprise data governance frameworks and operating models, including domain structures, stewardship networks, escalation models, and integration with delivery lifecycle., • Proven success leading Informatica CDGC or similar catalog / governance platform implementations at scale (2,500–10,000+ terms), including remediation, taxonomy design, and adoption strategies., • Track record designing and running multi-wave domain expansion roadmaps (e.g., 3–4 high-priority domains, 3–4 mid-tier domains, remaining domains) with steward growth from dozens to 75–100+., • Experience defining and tracking governance KPIs and ROI use cases such as time-to-find-data reduction, data quality improvements, risk reduction, and efficiency gains., • Strong consulting fundamentals: structured problem solving, clear synthesis, compelling storytelling, and executive presence with senior stakeholders in large, complex organizations., • Demonstrated ability to operate in “slow” or complex cultures while maintaining momentum, managing expectations, and sequencing quick wins vs. structural fixes., • Exceptional communication skills, including simplifying technical governance topics for business audiences and facilitating alignment across strategy, technical, and operational teams., • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Data Management). Preferred Qualifications • Experience leading governance programs in large, federated enterprises with many domains and subdomains, ideally in manufacturing, automotive, or comparable complex ecosystems., • Hands-on leadership of Informatica CDGC implementations (or equivalent) including configuration, workflow design, integration with data platforms, and stewardship onboarding., • Strong familiarity with data management frameworks (e.g., DAMA DMBOK, DCAM, CDMC) and the ability to apply them pragmatically to operational governance programs., • Experience quantifying and communicating governance value through structured ROI case studies and KPI dashboards for senior stakeholders and boards., • Background in data quality, metadata management, and data catalog tools, with exposure to cloud data platforms and analytics environments where governed data is consumed.