Program Data Lead

PROGRAM DATA LEAD

Bring your ideas. Make history.

BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the "bank of banks" - 97% of the world's top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital.

With over 238 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we're approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about.

We're seeking a future team member in the role of PROGRAM DATA LEAD to join our ENTERPRISE DATA MANAGEMENT team. This role is in PITTSBURGH, PA - HYBRID.

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:

• Guide a diverse, federated team of data, technology and business professionals to ensure the robust data governance of large, regulatory or high-priority enterprise programs

• Facilitate the creation of data contracts between a program's data consumers and the data producers that provide highly governed authoritative data sources to meet the consumers' needs

• Establish a delivery plan across multiple agile delivery teams to produce reusable governance artifacts, including data quality controls that ensure sustainable, high quality data

• Communicate and promote the Data Governance Contract Lifecycle, influence stakeholders, and provide guidance and support to team members as the assigned work is being delivered

• Work with program delivery leads, supporting technology teams and other stakeholders to determine an understanding of the work and expectations required to be delivered by the program team

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data governance, data architecture, and data engineering to ensure alignment and integration of data governance efforts

• Drive cultural change and organizational adoption of modern data management practices, methodologies, and technologies in alignment with regulatory expectations and industry best practices

• Play a critical role in shaping the future of data management and enabling the bank to harness the full potential of its data assets

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

• Advanced degree in business management, computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience

• 10+ years of program/project management experience; 5+ years of data governance, data management and/or IT services management experience; experience in the financial services industry is a plus

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage large scale, cross functional projects, and initiatives from inception to completion. Experience with governance structures, processes, and metrics to monitor progress and impact

• Proven ability to lead and inspire cross -functional teams and drive cultural change within an organization. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills are essential.

• Ability to develop and manage IT processes and controls in collaboration with an enterprise process design team to ensure quality is maintained to meet business objectives.

• Deep understanding of data management principles, practices, and technologies, including data architecture, data quality, and data governance.

• Ability to coach, train, and guide process stakeholders and team members, providing technical expertise and advice to data, technology and business process practitioners and users

• Ability to contribute to the achievement of organizational objectives and to drive the strategic direction of process and tools throughout the organization

At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here's a few of our awards:

• Fortune World's Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion

• Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index (GEI)

• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 100% score Corporate Equality Index

• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN - 100% score 

• 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators, Fast Company

• CDP's Climate Change 'A List'

Our Benefits:

BNY Mellon offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.