Manager, Data Governance and Analytics

About the role

The Manager, Data Governance & Analytics is at the hub of advanced analytics projects to manage business case planning, governance coordination, analytics tool rationalization, vendor administration, budgets, and organizational administration. This person also develops and nurtures cross‑functional relationships to ensure alignment and operationalization of advanced analytics across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Manage the enterprise Data Governance and Analytics Center of Excellence teams, providing leadership, coaching, and professional development.
• Oversee the company’s data governance initiatives, including the Data Quality Initiative, Data Stewardship Program, Data Acquisition and Release Policy, and Data Privacy.
• Create and maintain an enterprise data and analytics strategy and maturity model.
• Coordinate yearly functional planning and goal setting with team leaders, including budgeting, staffing, and training.
• Utilize project‑management skills to collaborate with data scientists, data engineers, data governors, and analytics stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal data and information‑technology governance functions by leveraging advanced analytics to support the enterprise portfolio.
• Develop executive‑level presentations to inform leadership on analytics governance activities and business‑case progress.
• Coordinate sources of truth, definitions, and algorithms across the enterprise to align business operations.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to develop analytic strategies, tools, and standard processes throughout the enterprise, optimizing business objectives, allocating resources effectively, and ensuring on‑time deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in insurance, mathematics, business administration, or a related field (required); Master’s degree preferred.
• Seven years of data, analytics, or similar experience.
• Three years of supervisory, lead, or portfolio‑management experience.
• Continuous learning as defined by AF Group’s learning philosophy.

Skills

• General understanding of property & casualty insurance (required); in‑depth knowledge of workers’ compensation (preferred).
• Proven ability to lead projects and/or teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Advanced organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong relationship‑building and collaborative abilities with cross‑functional teams.
• Effective presentation skills for all management levels.
• Leadership and team‑building capabilities to supervise professional and non‑professional staff.
• Collaborative approach to empower team success.
• Excellent information‑exchange skills, both verbal and written, including active listening.
• Ability to present budgetary or cost information clearly and respond to inquiries.
• Proficiency in establishing workflows, managing multiple projects, and meeting deadlines.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises a varied number of employees in the designated department(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Pay

Estimated compensation range: $121,500 – $203,400, based on internal equity, candidate skills and experience, geographic location, market conditions, and other factors.