Assist Dir, Data Governance

Description

Join our Data Governance team as an Assistant Director and make trusted data the foundation of confident business and financial decisions. In this dynamic role, you will set the strategy, operating model, and measurable outcomes for data governance across Finance. You'll lead cross-functional governance forums, own and mature the enterprise data change management framework for data changes and mature the stewardship model to drive accountability and adoption. You will translate complex technical topics into clear business and finance implications for Senior Leaders, Data Stewards, and Domain Leaders, and you'll build portfolio-level KPIs and dashboards that drive continuous improvement and risk reduction.

You will also oversee the Finance data catalog at scale-glossary, taxonomy, lineage, critical data elements -while advancing enterprise data practices, embedding controls, and integrating governance tools and workflows. In addition, you will support the implementation of Data Products through alignment with Enterprise Data Practices.

This role calls for strategic thinking, influence across a matrixed organization, and comfort with ambiguity. If you've led enterprise governance operating models, administered metadata tooling at scale (e.g., Informatica, Collibra, Alation), and can align executives and cross-functional stakeholders without formal authority, you'll thrive here.

Responsibilities: What You'll Do

• Own and evolve the Finance data governance operating model (policies, standards, roles, workflows, controls) to drive consistent, enterprise-grade practices.
• Manage and improve governance bodies (e.g., Data Governance Alignment Council) and represent Finance in enterprise forums to align priorities, decisions, and risk management.
• Govern and improve the end-to-end data change management process (intake, triage, impact assessment, communications) to minimize downstream risk.
• Manage and improve data standards and policies (access, quality, retention, classification, usage) and enforce adherence through governance workflows and reviews.
• Oversee metadata and catalog capabilities across Finance (taxonomy, business glossary, lineage, critical data elements, stewardship, workflows); onboard new domains/datasets and monitor completeness and quality.
• Establish and mature the stewardship model; clarify roles, deliver training/certification and self-service documentation, and implement accountability and performance measures.
• Design and maintain KPI suites and executive dashboards for governance, data quality, and change; use insights to reduce incidents, shorten cycle times, and drive continuous improvement.
• Deliver executive-ready communications; translate technical changes into business/financial implications and publish notices, playbooks, runbooks, and FAQs.
• Development of finance data products, including roadmaps, quality and lineage requirements, and adoption metrics, to ensure measurable value delivery.

What Success Looks Like

• A standardized, well-governed, and widely adopted Enterprise Data Change Management framework that covers data changes across the organization.
• Clear visibility into upcoming changes, proactive impact assessments, and well-timed releases that consistently safeguard month-end close and financial reporting.
• High data catalog coverage and adoption-especially across Finance-including a well-defined business glossary, stewardship assignments, lineage for critical data elements, and automated governance workflows embedded in delivery.
• Stakeholders receive clear, actionable reporting on governance KPIs and upcoming changes, enabling informed decisions and minimizing operational risk.

If you're excited to lead the evolution of data governance in Corporate Finance-building trusted data, resilient processes, and clear accountability-come shape the future with us.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Data Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5 to 7+ years of relevant experience are preferred
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills; able to influence without authority and align cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience implementing and operating change management frameworks in enterprise environments.
• Deep understanding of corporate finance processes and the impact of data changes on those processes.
• Hands-on experience administering data catalog, metadata, and lineage tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Informatica), including governance workflows and impact analysis.
• Experience coordinating across Agile delivery teams and tools (e.g., Jira) to drive enterprise change through structured frameworks and continuous improvement.

About Us
Pay Philosophy: The typical starting salary range for this role is determined by a number of factors including skills, experience, education, certifications and location. The full salary range for this role reflects the competitive labor market value for all employees in these positions across the national market and provides an opportunity to progress as employees grow and develop within the role. Some roles at Liberty Mutual have a corresponding compensation plan which may include commission and/or bonus earnings at rates that vary based on multiple factors set forth in the compensation plan for the role.

At Liberty Mutual, our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and can thrive. We build an environment that welcomes a wide range of perspectives and experiences, with inclusion embedded in every aspect of our culture and reflected in everyday interactions. This comes to life through comprehensive benefits, workplace flexibility, professional development opportunities, and a host of opportunities provided through our Employee Resource Groups. Each employee plays a role in creating our inclusive culture, which supports every individual to do their best work. Together, we cultivate a community where everyone can make a meaningful impact for our business, our customers, and the communities we serve.

We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better, and we put people first by offering you benefits that support your life and well-being. To learn more about our benefit offerings please visit: https://LMI.co/Benefits

Liberty Mutual is an equal opportunity employer. We will not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information or on any basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

Fair Chance Notices

• California
• Los Angeles Incorporated
• Los Angeles Unincorporated
• Philadelphia
• San Francisco

Client-provided location(s): Boston, MA, Flexible / Remote, Portsmouth, NH

Job ID: liberty_mutual-2026-74361-en_1

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-02-04T19:46:42