Opinion Dynamics Job Opportunity: Director of Data Management

Posted March 20, 2025

We are looking for a dynamic and strategic leader to join our team as the Director of Data Management. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for cultivating a data-driven culture that enhances data literacy across the organization. Your expertise will be crucial in creating value from our data assets and executing a comprehensive data strategy that aligns with our business objectives.

As the Director of Data Management, you will play a vital role in overseeing our data infrastructure and architecture, facilitating collaboration across different functions. You will manage the collection, storage, governance, accessibility, accuracy, quality, and security of both program and organizational data. Your leadership will directly support informed strategic decision-making, not only within your team but throughout the entire company.

We’re looking for someone with experience in the energy industry managing data that supports program research and evaluation, including but not limited to Energy Efficiency, Demand Flexibility, Electrification and Decarbonization, Rates and Pricing, Distributed Energy Resources, and Workforce Development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Strategy:
  • Develop and execute a strategic data management plan aligned with Technical Strategy and business objectives
  • Oversee data management software application lifecycle, including selection, procurement, training, governance, and End of Life. Ensure all software meets the company’s needs
  • Support data-driven enterprise software and architecture development company-wide
  • Partner with VPs of tech strategy, business development, innovation, and operations
• Oversee data integration processes
• Establish data quality metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Establish and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures to maintain data quality and integrity across the organization
• Ensure compliance with relevant State, Federal, and Client data privacy and security laws
• Lead and manage a team of data engineers and develop and mentor team members to enhance their data management skills and knowledge
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their data needs, ensure data are readily accessible for decision-making, and communicate data insights and findings to key stakeholders effectively and regularly

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