IT Data Management Lead

IT Data Management Lead

Canandaigua National Bank & Trust

Location:  Pittsford, NY

What does the IT Data Management Lead do?

The IT Data Management Lead will collaborate with Information Security and Compliance in jointly developing, implementing and overseeing data standards and best practices to enable the bank wide use of data.  Additionally, this person will be responsible for ensuring data quality, data lineage and data stewardship.  They will work closely with Information Security and Compliance to ensure that the appropriate security and compliance practices are implemented across the organization.  This role requires close collaboration with IT, Information Security, business leaders, and data stewards to develop and execute a comprehensive data management strategy that aligns with the bank’s business goals.  The successful candidate will also be responsible for evaluating and implementing tools and technologies to enhance data management capabilities.

Essential Duties

Data Architecture and Quality:

• Design and maintain an effective data architecture that supports the bank's requirements.
• Establish and monitor data quality standards to maintain accurate and reliable data.

Data Quality Management: 

• Overseeing processes to maintain data accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Coordinating with teams to establish data cleansing, validation, and monitoring procedures.

Data Stewardship Coordination: 

• Assigning and managing data stewards or custodians across departments.
• Facilitating collaboration between stewards to resolve data-related issues and enforce governance standards.

Metadata Management: 

• Overseeing the creation and maintenance of metadata repositories to ensure data is well-documented and easily discoverable.
• Ensure standardized definitions and classifications are appropriately applied to data assets.

Data Access and Security: 

Cross-Functional Collaboration: 

Data Lifecycle Management: 

• Coordinating strategies for data creation, storage, archiving, and deletion.
• Ensuring obsolete data is disposed of responsibly and in compliance with retention policies.

Tool and Technology Oversight: 

• Managing the selection and implementation of data management tools (e.g., data catalogs, lineage trackers).
• Ensuring integration with existing systems like databases or analytics platforms.

Performance Monitoring and Reporting: 

• Tracking key metrics (e.g., data quality scores, compliance rates) and reporting progress to stakeholders.
• Adjusting management strategies based on performance insights or emerging needs.

What is needed to be successful in this role?

• Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, Computer Information Systems, Business Administration or related field required. 
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on IT or technology management, or a Master’s in Information Systems/Technology highly desirable
• A minimum of five (5) years’ working in data governance, data management, IT analytics or similar discipline.
• Experience with data management tools (i.e.Collibra, Atlan, Alation, OvalEdge, etc.) and enterprise data management platforms is a plus
• Strong understanding of data frameworks, policies, and compliance regulations.
• Knowledge of data architecture, databases, data modeling, and data quality management.
• Proven experience in navigating complex organizations, creative problem solving and effective relationship management.
• Experience in Financial Services and understanding of Banking Regulations strongly preferred. 
• Excellent communication and soft skills
• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) required within the first year.

What makes working at CNB different? 

At CNB, we are Investing in You.  Our strong corporate culture is based upon seven Core Values: Honesty and Integrity, Responsibility, Teamwork, Respect, Innovation, Professionalism, and Commitment. Our culture nurtures passionate employees and offers great rewards including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA options for both part-time and full-time employees.  Medical coverage is also offered for domestic partners.
• Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.
• Retirement benefits that include a 401(k), Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Training & Development Opportunities.
• Tuition Assistance.
• Volunteer Opportunities.
• Award Winning Wellness program that promotes a solid work/life balance.
• Banking perks and discount programs.

Our goal is to ensure that our bank, employees, and our community thrive and grow, now and for the next 125 years. We're in it for the long haul. What truly sets us apart from other financial institutions is the quality and commitment of our employees. We've assembled a diverse team of people who share a primary focus: to provide exceptional service for our customers.

As an organization, we are committed to hiring, training, developing, promoting, and celebrating employees from historically disadvantaged groups. At CNB, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, education, and culture.

As the only local, full-service, community-owned financial institution in the Rochester area, Canandaigua National Bank & Trust is Investing in You.  If you want to be a part of something special, join us today!

Canandaigua National Corporation and its subsidiaries encourage diversity in the workplace; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran.

Compensation range target- $100,000 - $126,000
The actual salary offered within the range is dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, level offered, and performance expectations.

Salary : $100,000 - $126,000