Associate Director – Transcend R&D Data Management

Position summary: The Data Management lead is accountable for leading the Data pillar for R&D within the Transcend transformation program. The role owns end‑to‑end data strategy and delivery outcomes across master and transactional data domains.

Responsibilities

• Set and execute the Transcend R&D Data strategy, roadmap, and data deliverables aligned to Transcend release milestones and Program Increment cadence.
• Define data domain scope, standards, and ownership model (RACI), chair data decision forums and manage escalations across the program.
• Lead data governance and stewardship operating model, including policies, procedures, controls, and lifecycle management.
• Direct data migration and cutover execution, including profiling, cleansing, mapping, reconciliation, and formal sign‑off, in close partnership with the program data management team and technology partners.