Director of Business Data Solutions

Description

Department : Business and Data Operations

Job Type : Regular Full Time

Education Level : BA / BS or combination of education and experience

Required Years Experience : 10

Church Pension Group (CPG) is a financial services organization that serves the Episcopal Church, located in Midtown Manhattan. CPG was founded in 1917 to provide pension benefits to eligible clergy of the Episcopal Church. Since then, its mission has expanded to include life and disability insurance, health benefits, property & casualty insurance, and publishing.

The Director of Business Data Solutions leads the organization's business-aligned data initiatives, overseeing a team of diverse data professionals responsible for data analysis, data governance, data quality, data analytics & enablement, and strategic data management. This critical role ensures that data is treated as a strategic asset across the enterprise, supporting the availability of high-quality, trusted and accessible data for business decision-making. The Director balances technical expertise and fluency in data management, governance frameworks, quality best practices, and analytics strategy with a people-centric leadership style that fosters team growth, collaboration, and accountability. This role partners closely with business, functional and technology leadership to continuously improve how data is defined, stewarded, accessed, and used. Additionally, the Director of Business Data Solutions will support the Data Governance Lead and is responsible for integrating governance and quality efforts into the broader data strategy and aligning efforts with organizational goals & initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Serve as a strategic leader and people manager for a team of data professionals.
• Guide the definition and adoption of strategies, policies, processes and procedures related to data management, data governance, and analytics, to ensure efficient and effective data handling and utilization across the organization.
• Oversee data quality initiatives and promote a culture of accountability for trusted, usable, and available data.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and mentoring, cultivating an inclusive team environment grounded in excellence, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the continuous improvement of operational data processes and capabilities, identifying areas for enhancement.
• Participate in business & data analysis efforts to identify requirements, gather insights, and propose data & operational solutions to address business needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute solutions that align with business objectives, ensuring seamless integration of technology and operational processes.
• Establish key performance indicators and measurable outcomes to demonstrate the continuous improvement of data quality, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision making capabilities.
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for data-related issues and initiatives, working collaboratively to resolve challenges and promote a culture of data excellence throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to understand their data needs and deliver data-driven insights and reporting capabilities.
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data management, data governance, business intelligence, and operations support, and proactively recommend new approaches to drive operational excellence.
• Partner with IT teams to drive the maturation and adoption of data tools and technologies, ensuring they align with business needs and priorities.
• Provide input and support for resource management, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, and skill development.
• Collaborate both within and outside of the Business Data Solutions and Data Governance teams to drive organizational transformation and facilitate the adoption of data standards and best practices.
• Effective performance of the essential functions of this position requires regular in-person, on-site interaction with colleagues, both for purposes of relationship building and meaningful collaboration.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Extensive use of a computer keyboard is a demand of the position to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Limited Travel could be required. Travel conditions may vary.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Currently, hybrid work environment, which requires working in CPG's office Tuesdays through Thursdays and flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Church Pension Group employees must maintain a professional, compassionate, and trustworthy work environment always. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable someone with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job within this environment.

Salary Range : $132,000 - $176,000

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Flexible Benefits available to eligible employees :

Core Benefits automatically provided to eligible employees :

Elective Benefits available to eligible employees :

Educational Assistance Program available to eligible employees

Maternity / Paternity Leave available to eligible employees

Time Off available to eligible employees : Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Please understand that, as a general policy, CPG does not sponsor visas.

EOE : Minorities / Female / Disability / Vet / Sexual Orientation

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