Head of Enterprise Data Enablement

Vice President, Head of Enterprise Data Enablement

Reporting to the Global Chief Data Officer, the Vice President, Head of Enterprise Data Enablement is responsible for establishing the end-to-end firmwide data strategy and governance operating model. This leader will drive and influence the implementation of frameworks, technologies, tools, and best practices to improve data management and data quality. The major focus for this position will be to continue to develop and operationalize the overall strategy for managing and governing all enterprise data from ingestion, to quality, through to consumption across all of Prudentials products, services, and business needs. This leader will be responsible for making high quality data more accessible and more secure through better classification and access controls, rolling out a comprehensive Master Data Management strategy.

The Head of Data Enablement will ensure standards and best practices are implemented and adhered to across business lines, product teams, and divisions, while observing regulations and contractual requirements about how data can be used across the company.

This role is based in Newark, NJ.

Key Responsibilities

• Define & implement data management & governance policy and standards; including Responsible AI (RAI) policy & standards
• Oversees data and RAI governance, including tracking to KPIs and executive reporting
• Provide support to federated teams to implement and comply with RAI and Data policies and standards
• Perform data management on Chief Data Office owned data assets
• Lead Community of Practice (CoP) & liaise with Division / Function Business Data & AI Leaders

Drive strong partnerships with :

Serve as coach and mentor, identifying, developing, nurturing, and retaining the next generation of data leaders at Prudential.

Candidate Profile

Prudential is looking for an innovative, sophisticated, and experienced candidate. The Head of Data Enablement will think and act big, exercising a bias for action coupled with a thoughtful approach. They will bring hands-on experience of developing new solutions and leveraging new technologies for managing large volumes of data. They will be seen as a thought leader, with demonstrated knowledge of data structure, data systems / tools, data software, and data management policies and practices. The ideal candidate will be an accomplished, innovative data executive with a demonstrated track record of driving and delivering results with a strategic mindset.

The ideal candidate will have a deep background in managing governance frameworks and standards that deal with large volumes of data in hybrid or cloud environments. As new technologies have emerged in data, this leader remains abreast of best-in-class technologies and capabilities and brings experience transforming and modernizing legacy systems. The successful candidate will have experience operating in a complex global organizational environment and will bring extensive experience leading transformational change programs. They will also have a proven track record of delivering improved data management, governance, and security to the organization.

The Head of Data Enablement will be an effective and credible leader, with the ability to influence and get things done through others. They will be able to communicate a vision and bring people along on a journey. The successful candidate will have strong stakeholder management skills, able to engage with global business functions to drive business results. The successful candidate will be an inspirational and compelling leader, who will foster an environment that supports diversity and reflects Prudential's mission orientation.

The ideal candidate will also possess the following traits and competencies :

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Science or a related field preferred. Minimum of 12 years of experience in data governance, policy development & implementation, and regulatory compliance.

In terms of the performance and personal competencies required for the position, we would also highlight the following :