Vertex Solutions Inc. · 18 hours ago
VP, Data Management and Governance - P&C Insurance
Iselin, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
4+ years expVertex Solutions Inc. is a company focused on data management and governance in the insurance sector. The VP, Data Management & Governance will establish a data governance framework and drive data management practices across the organization to align with strategic objectives.
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Hiring Manager
Tammi Heiney
Responsibilities
Design, document, and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures in alignment with company objectives and regulatory requirements
Develop and maintain a comprehensive data governance framework and strategy
Define data classification schemes, data ownership models, and data lifecycle management practices
Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices
Establish data quality standards, metrics, and monitoring mechanisms
Collaborate with data owners and stewards to identify data quality issues and root causes
Implement data quality improvement initiatives and corrective actions as needed
Develop and enforce data security and privacy policies, controls, and procedures
Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., HIPAA, GDPR) and industry standards
Monitor access controls, data encryption, and other security measures to mitigate risks
Implement metadata management processes to capture and maintain data lineage, definitions, and dependencies
Establish data dictionaries, glossaries, and cataloging tools to facilitate metadata discovery and documentation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data governance roles and responsibilities and promote a culture of data stewardship and accountability
Provide training and guidance to employees on data governance principles, policies, and procedures
Raise awareness of data management best practices and their importance to business operations
Establish mechanisms for governance oversight, including regular reviews and audits
Monitor compliance with data governance policies and assess effectiveness of controls
Prepare and present data governance reports, dashboards, and metrics to senior leadership
Oversee the implementation of data governance tools and technologies to support data lineage, metadata management, and data quality monitoring
Lead monthly 'Data Ownership & Governance Forum' with each senior stakeholder and provide transparency on all data and analytics initiatives
Influence and motivate the business, data, and product leads to create a culture of effective data management
Partner with Information Security, Enterprise Architecture and Platform Engineering teams on all innovation and key technology initiatives to make sure data governance and management aspects effectively managed
Taking personal accountability to getting this done as per our commitments
Clearly provide visibility and communicate regularly on how we are progressing on any kind of deliverables
Always look for opportunities to be a cost-effective product organization by thoughtfully leveraging solutions, technology partners, on-site and off-shore expertise
Nurture an environment where team can thrive in creativity to incubate new innovative technology/solutions that have practical and positive impact to the business
Qualification
Required
Must have commercial lines insurance industry experience
Extensive experience in data governance, data management, or related roles
A minimum of 4 years of experience in data governance, data management, or a related field, with at least 1 year in coaching junior resources and delivering data projects/programs
Strong understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and best practices
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to data privacy and security
Proficiency in data management tools and technologies, such as data cataloging tools, data quality tools, and data governance platforms
Strong understanding of the insurance industry
Ability to develop data strategies that align with business goals
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders
Bachelor's degree or Advanced degree or equivalent in MIS, Computer Science, Data & Analytics or related field
Preferred
Certification in data governance or related areas (e.g., DM-BOK, CDMP) is a plus
Company
Vertex Solutions Inc.
Who we are: Vertex Solutions Inc.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase