Director, Data Governance & Master Data Management - Gallagher

Discover a world of endless possibilities at Gallagher Benefit Services, where you'll have the power to shape the future of workplaces across industries. As a member of our team, you become the driving force behind positive change, helping clients build environments where employees thrive. Embrace the opportunity to impact lives, unlock potential, and create a legacy of remarkable transformation.

We believe that every candidate brings something special to the table, including you! So, even if you feel that you’re close but not an exact match, we encourage you to apply.

The Director, Data Governance & Master Data Management is responsible for overseeing and managing our organization’s data governance and master data management initiatives. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies and procedures to ensure data quality, integrity and compliance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and enforce data standards, establish data governance processes and drive data governance best practices. You will also lead master data management activities including data modeling, data mapping and data quality management.

This is a hybrid role with flexible work encouraged, based out of Gallagher’s global headquarters in Rolling Meadows, IL.

• Lead and manage the data governance and master data management initiatives, ensuring the successful implementation and adherence to data governance frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, business operations and compliance to define and enforce data standards, data quality rules and data governance processes.
• Develop and maintain data governance frameworks, including data governance charters, data dictionaries and data classification standards.
• Establish and maintain data governance processes such as data stewardship, data quality management and data issue resolution.
• Define and implement data governance best practices, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Manage master data management activities, including data modeling data mapping and data quality management.
• Collaborate with IT teams to implement and maintain master data management systems and tools.
• Develop and deliver data governance training programs to educate employees on data governance principles, policies and procedures.
• Monitor and measure data quality and data governance metrics, providing regular reports and insights to stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies related to data governance and master data management, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Collaborate with the security and compliance teams to ensure data privacy and regulatory compliance within the data governance and master data management processes.
• Participate in strategic planning and budgeting activities related to data governance and master data management.

What skills will make you successful in this role?

• You are a self-starter looking to make an impact with the work that you do
• You are not afraid of change and want to bring fresh ideas to the table
• You run to problems--not away from them. Meaning, you’re looking to identify problems and come up with solutions
• You believe in ‘The Gallagher Way’ and can actively champion our core values
• You are a professional who inserts positive energy into our business
• You believe in active listening as a tool to identify and manage complicated situations
• You are extremely well organized with attention to detail, yet able to multi-task in an environment of changing priorities

Do you have what it takes to be considered?

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information management, or related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
• Proven experience (10 years) in data governance and master data management roles.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, frameworks and best practices.
• Experience in developing and implementing data governance frameworks, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of master data management concepts, including data modeling, data mapping and data quality management.
• Experience with master data management systems and tools.
• Proficiency in data analysis and data quality management techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex data governance and master data management issues.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality results within tight deadlines.
• Experience in Agile methodologies and project management practices.
  
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On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits. 

 Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more...

We value inclusion and diversity

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Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity (which includes transgender and other gender non-conforming individuals), gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected (herein referred to as “protected characteristics”) by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. In addition, Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.