Senior Manager, Data Lifecycle Management

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Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Data Lifecycle Management is pivotal in organizations that rely heavily on data to drive decision-making and operational processes. This role involves overseeing the entire lifecycle of data, from its creation and initial storage to its eventual archiving and destruction. The Senior Manager ensures that data is managed, processed, and utilized efficiently and securely throughout its lifecycle.

Essential Job Functions

• Oversee managing solutions to acquire and integrate data from various sources to govern the practices of the data management lifecycle. Oversee the processes for collecting, cleansing, and validating data before it is integrated into the Data Lifecycle systems. This may involve working with external vendors, partners, and internal teams to ensure seamless data integration. - (20%)
• Implement solutions to protect data from unauthorized access, breaches, and other threats. Partner with platform owners, Information Security, and many other stakeholders to govern the Data Discovery and classification of data through third party tools to support security and privacy policies and standards. Requires quarterly reporting of KPI and KRI metrics for closure of remediation progress. - (20%)
• Work with executives, IT departments, compliance officers, Data governance, privacy and business units to understand their data needs and align data management practices with organizational objectives. Building strong relationships with stakeholders is key to driving data initiatives. Effective collaboration with stakeholders across the organization is essential. - (20%)
• Oversee the entire lifecycle of data, from creation to disposal. This includes managing data storage solutions, archiving policies, and data retention schedules. Ensure that data is retained for the appropriate duration and disposed of securely is crucial for compliance and risk management. - (15%)
• Experience in developing data lifecycle strategies and roadmaps. Design and implement data lifecycle solutions that align with the organization's goals. This includes selecting appropriate technologies and platforms for data storage, data management, and data protection. Ensure that the solutions are scalable and flexible for accommodating future growth and changes in data management needs. - (10%)
• Lead and develop a team of data professionals (onshore and offshore) as a core responsibility. Provide guidance, mentorship, and training to team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement. This involves setting performance goals, conductive evaluations, and identifying opportunities for professional growth. - (10%)
• Plays a crucial role in enforcing data governance policies, practices and standards for record management, Master Data Management and/or data protection. This involves developing standards and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance with regulatory requirements. Work closely with various departments to implement these policies and monitor adherence. - (5%)
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• 8 years of experience working in Data management, Master Data Management and/or Reference Data Management.
• 8 years of experience working in the financial services industry.
• 5 years of experience working in Data architecture, Data Analytics, or equivalent data field as individual contributor.
• 5 years of experience leading a team of people.
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in business (Data specific degree), computer science, engineering, or information technology; or equivalent work experience.
• Relevant certifications in Data Lifecycle Management
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP from DAMA Internal
• Certified Information Management processional (CIMP) in Data Governance
• Certifications focused on specifical aspects of data quality management or data archiving
• 12 years of experience working in Master Data Management, Record Management, and/or Data Protection.
• 12 years of experience working in Data Management Practices.
  
  
  

Skills

• Data Management Software
• Data Driven Decision Support
• Cross-Team Collaboration
• Master Data Management (MDM)
• Continuous Improvement Culture
• Database Architecture
• Data Discovery
• Project Management
• Business Data Analytics
• Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
• Agile Methodology
  
  
  

Reports To: Director and above

Direct Reports: 6 - 10

Work Environment

• Normal office environment. (Remote or Hybrid), 3 to 4 days per month are required in office if within 60 miles of a posted Bread Financial location.
  
  
  

Travel

• Ability to travel up to 10% annually
  
  
  

Physical And Mental Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily and meet the physical, mental and work environment requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions, absent undue hardship.

• Communicate/Hearing
• Communicate/Talking
• Typing/Writing
• Focus and complete tasks in situations that have a speed or productivity metric
• Maintain focus in high pressure or fast-paced work environment
  
  
  

Other Duties

This job description is illustrative of the types of duties typically performed by this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of each and every essential function of the job. Because job content may change from time to time, the Company reserves the right to add and/or delete essential functions from this job at any time.

Salary Range (unless Otherwise Noted Below)

$134,400.00 - $278,200.00

Full Salary Range For Position

California: $154,500.00 - $347,700.00

Colorado: $134,400.00 - $292,100.00

New York: $147,800.00 - $347,700.00

Washington: $141,100.00 - $319,900.00

Maryland: $141,100.00 - $306,000.00

Washington DC: $154,500.00 - $319,900.00

Illinois: $134,400.00 - $306,000.00

New Jersey: $154,500.00 - $319,900.00

The actual base pay within this range may be dependent upon many factors, which may include, but are not limited to, work location, education, experience, and skills.

Bread Financial offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, and other voluntary benefits (including basic and optional life insurance, supplemental medical plans, and short and long-term disability) to eligible associates (regular full-time associates scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more) and their spouses/domestic partners, and child(ren) under the age of 26. New associate elected coverage begins on date of hire (with the exception of disability coverage which has a 6-month waiting period). Six weeks of 100% paid parental leave for eligible parents is available after a 180-day waiting period. Hired associates can immediately enroll in Bread Financial’s 401(k) plan.

All associates receive 11 paid holidays. Associates have discretion in managing their time away from work through the Flexible Time Off (FTO) program and may need to notify and receive approval from their manager prior to taking the time off. Associates (except those located in Illinois) receive 80 hours of Paid Sick and Safe Time (“PSST”) upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year. Illinois associates receive 40 hours of Illinois PSST upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year and 40 hours of Illinois Paid Leave upon hire and at the beginning of each subsequent calendar year. Illinois Paid Leave must be used before associates in Illinois will be approved to take FTO.

Hired associates will be able to elect the purchase company stock during offering periods in June and December. You will be eligible for an annual incentive bonus based on individual and company performance.

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About Bread Financial

At Bread Financial, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career, give back to your community, and be part of our award-winning culture. We’ve been consistently recognized as a best place to work nationally and in many markets and we’re proud to promote an environment where you feel appreciated, accepted, valued, and fulfilled—both personally and professionally. Bread Financial supports the overall wellness of our associates with a diverse suite of benefits and offers boundless opportunities for career development and non-traditional career progression.

Bread Financial® (NYSE: BFH) is a tech-forward financial services company providing simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions. The company creates opportunities for its customers and partners through digitally enabled choices that offer ease, empowerment, financial flexibility and exceptional customer experiences. Driven by a digital-first approach, data insights and white-label technology, Bread Financial delivers growth for its partners through a comprehensive suite of payment solutions that includes private label and co-brand credit cards and Bread Pay® buy now, pay later products. Bread Financial also offers direct-to-consumer products that give customers more access, choice and freedom through its branded Bread Cashback® American Express® Credit Card, Bread Rewards™ American Express® Credit Card and Bread Savings® products.   

    

Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Bread Financial is powered by its approximately 7,000 global associates and is committed to sustainable business practices. To learn more about Bread Financial, visit breadfinancial.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, X and Instagram. 

• Bread Financial offers competitive pay, a comprehensive selection of benefit options including 401(k).
• The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Any applicant offered employment will be required to establish that they are legally authorized to work in the United States for the Company.
• The Company participates in E-Verify.
• The Company will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act. Applicants with criminal histories are encouraged to apply.
• The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and all applicable state/local laws. The Company will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process. Applicants with disabilities may contact the Company to request and arrange for accommodations. If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Please contact the Recruiting Team at TaOps@breadfinancial.com.
  
  
  

Job Family

Data and Analytics

Job Type

Regular