What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assist Dir, Data Governance position at Liberty Mutual Insurance Group?
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. 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.