Principal Data Management (Critical Data Elements)

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With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it — we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.

Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

Job Description:

What You’ll Do
Designs, develops, implements, and sustains of a long-term enterprise data management and governance program incorporating industry frameworks, templates, and expert organizations. Accountable for the design, development and implementation of data quality, data stewardship, metadata management, and sensitive data management applications. Builds productive working relationships with the federated data governance groups within the company providing tools, capabilities, and frameworks to evolve the maturity of those federated groups. Within the Critical Data Element (CDE) program develop and execute controls, develop and execute RAMs/KRIs/KPIs, facilitate CDEs through the program steps, facilitate expansion of CDE program, and identify, manage, and escalate risk.

How You’ll Do It

• Partners with risk and audit teams to identify and mitigate risk in organizations
• Leads the design, development, implementation and evolution of a long-term enterprise data management and governance program.
• Builds productive working relationships with the federated data governance groups within the company providing tools, capabilities, and frameworks to evolve the maturity of those federated groups.
• Partners with external vendors and industry experts to evolve the data management and governance program using industry frameworks, templates, and expert organizations.

Qualifications You’ll Need
The Basics

• Bachelors Business Administration and Management, Finance, Information Technology, Computer Science or related
• 6+ years IT work Experience, Data Analysis, Metadata Management, Data Quality or related

Physical and Cognitive Requirements

• Primarily remain in a stationary position.
• No required movement about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job.
• Ability to transport physical objects up to 10 pounds (5 kg).
• Primarily performed indoors in an office setting.
• Ability to communicate verbally.; Ability to communicate in written form.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Masters Degree in Information Technology, or related
• 8+ years of experience in information management and data analysis, or related
• Experience working with Critical Data Elements
• Experience developing and updating policies, standards, and procedures for Enterprise Data Management programs.
• Developed and implemented Risk Appetite Metrics (RAMs), Key Risk Indicators (KRIs), and Key Program Indicators (KPIs)
• Experience in executing oversight and monitoring of an Enterprise Data Management program (Critical Data Elements, Data Quality, Data Classification, Retention & Disposal, etc.)
• Self-starter able to execute in a fast paced and quickly changing environment.
• Keen eye for identifying and implementing solutions to drive efficiencies in executing oversight in Enterprise Data Management programs.

Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Apr-23-2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

Compensation:

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $91,000.00 to $153,400.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

Benefits:

We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k) Plan

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

• Short and Long Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurances

• Recognition Program

• Education Assistance

• Commuter Benefits

• Family Support Programs

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com.

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights)

Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email HireAccommodation@discover.com. Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.

At Discover, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace through our Fair Chance Hiring practices. Fair Chance Hiring means that we base our hiring decisions on an applicant’s qualifications rather than their criminal record. All our positions are subject to Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act. Our applicants go through a background check, and we follow all applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance (LA County Fair Chance).

Positions marked as remote eligible are limited to remote locations within the country in which the position is based.

Applicants must be 18 or older at the time of hire.