Data Governance Lead (Hybrid)

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely, we employ uniqueness.

Our Business

Selective is a midsized U.S. domestic property and casualty insurance company with a history of strong, consistent financial performance for nearly 100 years. Selective's unique position as both a leading insurance group and an employer of choice is recognized in a wide variety of awards and honors, including listing in Forbes Best Midsize Employers in 2023 and certification as a Great Place to Work in 2023.

Working at Selective

At Selective, we don't just insure uniquely - we employ uniqueness. Employees are empowered and encouraged to Be Uniquely You by being their true, unique selves and contributing their diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives to our shared success. Together, we are a high-performing team working to serve our customers responsibly by helping to mitigate loss, keep them safe, and restore their lives and businesses after an insured loss occurs. Employees receive comprehensive total rewards packages - including competitive compensation and performance awards, health benefits, and retirement savings - and professional development opportunities and flexible schedules to support their health, wealth, and well-being. Join our team and help make a difference.

Summary:

The IT Data Governance Lead will be responsible for developing and implementing data governance policies and procedures to ensure the proper management of the company's data lifecycle. This role involves collaboration with IT, business stakeholders, and Data Stewards to enhance data quality, protection, compliance, and value. The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of Data Governance frameworks, Data Privacy regulations, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive data governance framework and strategy in alignment with company objectives and regulatory requirements.

• Establish and govern an enterprise data governance implementation roadmap, including strategic priorities for the development of information-based capabilities.

• Create framework to ensure implementation of data policies, standards, practices, and procedures to ensure data accuracy, quality, and integrity.

• Collaborate with IT and business units to ensure data governance and management practices are followed and integrated into data systems and processes.

• Define roles and responsibilities related to data governance and ensure clear accountability for data stewardship activities.

• Manage the process and capabilities for maintenance of data models, data catalog, and metadata management to facilitate data quality, consistency, and usability.

• Work with IT security to support data-related risk assessments and compliance activities, including adherence to data privacy laws such as CCPA.

• Work with the legal department to establish and maintain data usage guidelines, data sharing agreements, and data-related policies.

• Drive organizational change management to embed data governance culture within the company.

• Monitor and report on data governance metrics and KPIs to assess the effectiveness of data management activities.

• Facilitate data governance committees and working groups to ensure cross-functional alignment and decision-making.

• Stay informed of industry trends and advancements in data governance and management technologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a data governance or data management role, preferably within the insurance industry.

• Strong knowledge of data governance practices, business and technology issues related to the management of enterprise information assets.

• Experience with data privacy and protection laws, compliance, and risk management is preferred.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with various stakeholders across the organization.

• Familiarity with data governance and management tools and platforms.

• Relevant certifications such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), or similar are a plus.

Salary range: $116,000 - $167,000. The actual base salary is based on geographic location, and the range is representative of salaries for this role throughout Selective's footprint. Additional considerations include the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Selective is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. That means we respect and value every individual's unique opinions, beliefs, abilities, and perspectives. We are committed to promoting a welcoming culture that celebrates diverse talent, individual identity, different points of view and experiences - and empowers employees to contribute new ideas that support our continued and growing success. Building a highly engaged team is one of our core strategic imperatives, which we believe is enhanced by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We expect and encourage all employees and all of our business partners to embrace, practice, and monitor the attitudes, values, and goals of acceptance; address biases; and foster diversity of viewpoints and opinions.

Selective maintains a drug-free workplace.

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