Director, Data Solutions - Governance - Sodexo : Job Details

**Unit Description**

**Sodexo** is seeking an experienced **Director, Data Solutions - Governance** for the North American region to lead and manage our data governance initiatives. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive data governance strategy focused on Azure technologies to ensure the quality, integrity, and security of our data assets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data management, excellent leadership skills, and a strategic mindset.

This is **remote** role with the preferred candidate residing in the Eastern Time Zone

**The successful candidate will:**

+ Develop and Implement Data Governance Strategy: Create and execute a comprehensive data governance strategy for the North American region that aligns with the company's business goals and objectives

+ Establish Data Policies and Standards: Define, document, and enforce data policies, standards, and procedures, with a focus on Azure technologies, to ensure the quality, integrity, and security of data assets

+ Data Quality Management: Oversee data quality initiatives to identify, assess, and resolve data quality issues, ensuring accurate and reliable data across the organization

+ Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure data governance practices comply with relevant North American regulations and standards, and manage data-related risks effectively

+ Data Stewardship: Promote data stewardship practices across the organization, encouraging data ownership and accountability at all levels

+ Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with regional leadership, global teams, and other regions to foster collaboration and ensure alignment on data governance initiatives

+ Customer Focus: Collaborate with key stakeholders, including customers, to understand their data needs and ensure data governance strategies enhance customer satisfaction and business outcomes

+ Leadership and Team Building: Lead and mentor a team of data governance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement

+ Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs to educate staff on data governance principles and best practices

+ Performance Metrics: Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the success of data governance initiatives

**Is this the right Opportunity for you? We are looking for candidates that have/are:**

+ Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Management, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, or a related field. MBA is a plus

+ Experience:

+ 8+ years of experience in data management, data governance, or related roles

+ Proven experience in developing and implementing data governance strategies

+ Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects

+ Prior experience leading teams in data space, sales & marketing, and finance is a plus

+ Skills:

+ Strong knowledge of data governance frameworks and best practices

+ Excellent leadership and team management skills

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

+ Familiarity with Azure technologies and tools

+ Knowledge of relevant North American regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)

+ Knowledge and skills in SAFe, ITIL, PMP, and Six Sigma are a plus

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Certification in Data Management or Data Governance (e.g., CDMP, DGSP)

+ Experience in Manufacturing, Finance, Healthcare, Food Services, Services

Sodexo offers a full array of benefits including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K and access to ongoing training and development programs, tuition reimbursement, plus health and wellness programs.

**Not the job for you?**

At Sodexo, we have numerous IS&T positions that support this and other initiatives with similar goals. Continue your search for IS&T jobs ( .

**Working for Sodexo:**

Sodexo fosters a culture committed to the growth of individuals through continuous learning, mentoring and career growth opportunities. Our IS&T team supports 13,000 locations across North America and collaborates with the entire Sodexo Group, spanning 72 countries. Sodexo empowers its employees who have developed a thorough understanding of the organization to create their own career path ( .

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**What We Offer**

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

+ Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs

+ 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions

+ Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

+ Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

**Qualifications & Requirements**

Basic Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Basic Management Experience: 10 years

Basic Functional Experience: 7-10 years

Sodexo is an EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.

**Location** _US-MD-Gaithersburg | US-NY-Cheektowaga | US-MA-Boston | US-GA-Atlanta | US-NC-Charlotte | US-PA-Philadelphia | US-PA-Pittsburgh_

**System ID** _975986_

**Category** _IS&T_

**Employment Status** _Full-Time_

**Posted Range** _$110700 to $167530_

**Company : Segment Desc** _CORPORATE STAFF_

_On-Site_