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 and then driving and influencing 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 Prudential’s 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. 

Partnering closely with all business units across Prudential, the Head of Data Enablement will assess business need and provide thought-leadership and tactical guidance to improve data stewardship and data product ownership. Breaking down silos, this leader will ensure centralized standards are in place and adhered to across the enterprise. A strong enterprise orientation will be critical to ensure that teams are able to drive more effective business decisions and better serve end users from more accessible and high-quality data. This leader will also need to be an agent of change to build new data disciplines and drive adoption of data principles through influence, communication, and education. Critically, the Head of Data Enablement will need to be a builder, not only creating enterprise data standards, but also a high-performing team capable of rapidly executing data transformation on an Enterprise scale. 

This role is based in Newark, NJ. 

Key Responsibilities Include: 

• 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 polices 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: 

• Business Data & AI Leaders to champion adoption of data policies and drive accountability within their functions 

• Business Domain Owners to operationalize data governance and ensure domain-level compliance 

• HR to partner and align data talent to enterprise and market standards for federated roles (e.g., Data Stewards, Data Custodians) 

• Legal, Risk, and Privacy to ensure data policies meet regulatory, legal, and risk requirements 

• Technology (CIOs) to implement policies and standards requirements on behalf of business  

• 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. They will be a proven leader who has built and managed high performing teams, instilling confidence, focus, discipline, camaraderie, and passion within their organization. 

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: 

• Must have experience dealing with complexity of organization (breadth of complexity is important and experience handling and leading a large global organization) 

• Knowledge and demonstrated practice of master data management, data governance practices, business and technology issues related to management of enterprise information assets and approaches related to data protection  

• Leadership experience managing complex delivery across development to implementation and delivery to production - experience across the entire spectrum delivering solutions at scale. 

• Demonstrated experience bringing together organizations across business units,  building best-practices and discipline around data management and governance. Specifically, creating and implementing modern data governance models from scratch and creating buy-in for fast and meaningful change. 

• Effective communicator, collaborator - work with different organizations that rely on high quality and timely data 

• Experience in Agile Development, with Product Owner or Chief Product Owner (or similar) experience preferred  

• Ability to document detailed product concepts in the context of user needs, business impacts, and technical requirements   

• Challenger mindset and passion to challenge status quo to find new solutions and drive out of the box ideas – loves and embraces change  

• Believes in a non-hierarchical culture of collaboration, transparency, and trust across the team  

• Not afraid to ‘roll up the sleeves’ and seeks to go outside comfort zone to learn – pushes the team to do the same   

• Experimental mindset to drive innovation   

• 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: 
  

Setting Strategy 

• The ability to create and articulate an inspiring vision for the organization, not only for the areas they are directly responsible for, but the enterprise as a whole. 

• The inclination to seek and analyze data from a variety of sources to support decisions and to align others with the organization's overall strategy. 

•  An entrepreneurial and creative approach to developing new, innovative ideas that will stretch the organization and push the boundaries within the industry. 

• The ability to effectively balance the desire/need for broad change with an understanding of how much change the organization is capable of handling, to create realistic goals and implementation plans that are achievable and successful.  

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​Executing for Results 

•  The ability to set clear and challenging goals while committing the organization to improved performance; tenacious and accountable in driving results. 

• Comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty; the ability to adapt nimbly and lead others through complex situations. 

• A risk-taker who seeks data and input from others to foresee possible threats or unintended circumstances from decisions; someone who takes smart risks. 

• A leader who is viewed by others as having a high degree of integrity and forethought in his/her approach to making decisions; the ability to act in a transparent and consistent manner while always taking into account what is best for the organization.  

Leading Teams 

•  The ability to attract and recruit top talent, motivate the team, delegate effectively, celebrate diversity within the team, and manage performance; widely viewed as a strong developer of others. 

• The ability to persevere in the face of challenges, and exhibit a steadfast resolve and relentless commitment to higher standards, which commands respect from followers. 

• A leader who is self-reflective and aware of his/her own limitations; leads by example and drives the organization's performance with an attitude of continuous improvement by being open to feedback and self-improvement.  

Relationships and Influence 

•  Naturally connects and builds strong relationships with others, demonstrating strong emotional intelligence and an ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.  

• An ability to inspire trust and followership in others through compelling influence, powerful charisma, passion in his/her beliefs, and active drive. 

• Encourages others to share the spotlight and visibly celebrates and supports the success of the team. 

• Creates a sense of purpose/meaning for the team that generates followership beyond his/her own personality and engages others to the greater purpose for the organization as a whole.   

Driving Sustainability 

• Firmly believes that both sustainability and profit are in the organization’s best long-term interest. 

• Integrates economic, societal, and environmental factors into a purpose-driven strategy, turning sustainability into a competitive advantage. 

• Understands and incorporates viewpoints from all key stakeholders to drive decision making and share the benefits. 

• Delivers breakthrough innovations and business models that create value for all stakeholders, continually challenging traditional approaches. 

• Sets audacious business and sustainability goals, driving concerted action and investments, and stays the course in the face of setbacks or push-back from short-term oriented stakeholders.