Data Transformation Lead

BOK Financial Corporation Group includes BOKF, NA; BOK Financial Securities, Inc. and BOK Financial Private Wealth, Inc. BOKF, NA operates TransFund and Cavanal Hill Investment Management, Inc. BOKF, NA operates banking divisions: Bank of Albuquerque; Bank of Oklahoma; Bank of Texas and BOK Financial®.

About the role

The Data Transformation Lead partners with leaders in Data Governance, Cloud Engineering, Analytics, and broader IT to drive enterprise data and AI outcomes. This role focuses on stakeholder alignment, roadmap integration, literacy enablement, and use case identification, ensuring transformation initiatives deliver measurable business value. In addition, this role supports the Chief Data & Analytics Officer, coordinating priorities, preparing executive materials, and ensuring alignment across all data and analytics efforts.

Team Culture

Our team thrives on collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation. We work closely together, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and sharing our expertise to solve complex problems efficiently. By encouraging creativity and adaptability, we experiment with new tools and methodologies, fostering a dynamic and tech-forward work environment. Additionally, we focus on creating a positive and supportive atmosphere, ensuring everyone feels valued and motivated to excel.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate ED&A program priorities and deliverables to maintain alignment with enterprise objectives.
• Develop executive briefings, dashboards, and communications for senior leadership.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief Data & Analytics Officer by anticipating needs and clarifying decisions.
• Partner with cross-functional leaders to align transformation roadmaps and address organizational challenges.
• Identify and manage dependencies between data initiatives and broader IT efforts to optimize sequencing and reduce risk.
• Maintain a centralized view of transformation priorities and communicate progress to senior leadership.
• Lead data and AI literacy programs while defining shared KPIs to support enterprise-wide adoption.
• Collaborate with teams to qualify data and AI use cases, track impact, and manage vendors to ensure successful outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field of study.
• 10+ years of experience in data management, data governance, or enterprise information architecture.
• Proven experience in data transformation programs and cross-functional stakeholder management.
• Strong understanding of data management principles, AI concepts, and IT program interdependencies (conceptual level).
• Ability to translate complex topics into executive-level narratives and actionable plans.
• Familiarity with AWS ecosystem and enterprise data platforms.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and change management skills.

Benefits

BOK Financial Corporation Group is a stable and financially strong organization that provides excellent training and development to support building the long-term careers of employees.