Director - Data

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure data handling, storage, and disposal activities are in compliance with SOX and CIP requirements.
• Plan, prioritize, and implement strategic Capex investments and improvements across multiple groups within and outside Technology.
• Manage the movement of Oncor's data into a centralized system, ensuring data is available, accurate, and ready for analysis and reporting.
• Lead the data integration process, selecting and executing methods such as Extract Transform Load and Data Virtualization.
• Oversee database availability, replication technologies, and data restoration processes, including synchronous and asynchronous replication.
• Develop guidelines for data archival and long-term storage in compliance with corporate retention and regulations.
• Design and implement data governance policies related to access, storage, security, and compliance.
• Implement data quality procedures to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Lead strategies and measures to safeguard data from unauthorized access, breaches, and security threats, including access control, encryption, and data backup.
• Oversee the corporate Data Loss Protection program.
• Improve data quality, classification, lineage, and metadata repository use.
• Manage and maintain databases ensuring performance, security, and integrity.
• Coordinate with other technology groups for system updates, patches, and upgrades.
• Understand software, database, and replication technology license costs, working with Commercial Governance on renewals.
• Develop and report metrics aligned with technology goals, reviewing quarterly for performance improvements.
• Report on monthly financial progress, metrics, and project status.
• Develop and attract technology talent, fostering employee development.
• Manage vendor and partner relationships, aligning products and services with enterprise strategy.
• Identify and promote technology trends to improve outcomes.
• Demonstrate leadership to ensure operational excellence and value delivery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology or related field encouraged to apply.
• Minimum five years of management and/or supervisory experience.
• Eight years of experience in data governance, data quality, data management, and risk management.
• Proven success in leading data governance programs in complex organizations encouraged to apply.
• Experience in leadership roles within technology functions, especially leading data strategies and initiatives.
• Strong leadership, people management, and organizational skills.
• Strong collaboration and partnering skills.
• Ability to articulate complex system issues to various stakeholders.
• Ability to develop strategic processes and measure improvement results.
• Effective analytical, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing suppliers and contractual commitments.

Nice to Have

• Experience in driving strategic quality and management initiatives.
• Fostering team collaboration within technology functions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree encouraged in relevant fields.
• At least five years of management or supervisory experience.
• Eight years of experience in data governance, quality, and risk management.

Benefits & Perks

• Annual incentive program.
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Wellness incentives (up to $2,000 in 2025) and wellbeing resources.
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
• 401k match with student debt program.
• Cash balance pension plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays, and 2 personal holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Additional perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, and appliance purchase plan.