Job Classification:
Technology - Agile, Delivery, & Product
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 betocontinue to develop and operationalizethe 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 willbe responsible formaking 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, whileobservingregulations 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 businessneedandprovidethought-leadershipand 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 strongenterpriseorientation will be critical to ensure that teams are able to drive more effective business decisions and better serve end usersfrommore accessibleandhigh-qualitydata.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 datatransformation onan Enterprisescale.
This role is based in Newark, NJ.
Key ResponsibilitiesInclude:
Overseesdataand RAIgovernance, includingtracking toKPIs and executive reporting
Provide support to federated teams to implement andcomply withRAI andData policesand standards
Perform data management onChief Data Officeowned data assets
Lead Community of Practice (CoP) & liaise with Division/ Function Business Data & AI Leaders
Drive strong partnerships with:
HRto partner andalign data talent to enterprise and market standards for federated roles (e.g., Data Stewards, Data Custodians)
Legal, Risk, and Privacyto 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, andretainingthe next generation of data leaders at Prudential.
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 developingnew solutionsandleveragingnew technologiesfor managing large volumes of data. They will be seen asa thought leader, withdemonstratedknowledge 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 demonstratedtrack recordof 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. Asnew technologieshaveemergedin data, this leaderremainsabreast of best-in-class technologies and capabilities and bringsexperiencetransforming and modernizing legacy systems. The successful candidate will have experienceoperatingin a complex global organizational environment and will bring extensive experience leading transformational change programs. Theywillalso havea proventrack recordof 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 alsopossessthe following traits and competencies:
Knowledge anddemonstratedpractice of masterdatamanagement, datagovernance practices,businessand technology issues related to management of enterprise information assets and approaches related to data protection
Demonstrated experience bringingtogether organizations across businessunits, buildingbest-practicesand 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.
In terms of the performance and personal competenciesrequiredfor the position, we would also highlight the following:
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.
Relationships and Influence
An ability to inspire trust and followership in others through compelling influence, powerful charisma, passion in his/her beliefs, and active drive.
Integrates economic, societal, and environmental factors into a purpose-driven strategy, turning sustainability into a competitive advantage.
What we offer you:
Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level.
Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave.
401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%).
Company-funded pension plan.
Wellness Programsincluding up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs.
Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.
Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service.
Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.
Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom.
Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law.
