Director Data Governance & Management

Category/Area of Expertise: Accounting/Finance
Job Requisition: 500636

Address: USA-ME-Scarborough-145 Pleasant Hill Rd
Store Code: Finance Data, Reporting & Analytics (5133625)


Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Primary Purpose:

This position serves as leader in several key data related areas for ADUSA Finance; the overall data strategy, governance and management of critical financial data - to include master data - and the strategic use of Finance data across Ahold Delhaize USA (ADUSA) as well as Globally to ensure alignment. This position is responsible for leading a team (both direct and indirect) in the development and implementation of a cohesive data strategy, policies and standards, standard data management processes related to data quality, use and change, as well as an overall data governance framework that establishes the right level of leadership and accountability for data across ADUSA Finance. The Director role will also serve as a thought leader and strategic advisor, bringing best practices in data governance, data management, data integration, automation and master data management to the business from industry groups and other industries. This role will develop and implement a vision for industry best in class finance data governance to enable delivery of critical priorities - leveraging data at scale. The Director role will routinely collaborate with the ADUSA Finance Leadership team, EU and GSO Finance, Brand Finance teams and other key ADUSA stakeholders (i.e., IT) to implement the data governance framework and ensure best practice alignment and proper use of data. Additionally, this role will lead the day-to-day execution of the data governance and management operating model in the US, coordinating cross-functional and cross-brand alignment with standards on use of data at all levels of the organization from executive leadership to individ"]) self.__next_f.push([1,"up and across the organization - conveying ideas and persuading others to act

• Communication - ability to tell compelling stories through multiple communication channels (visual or oral) that communicate complex information in an easy-to-understand way to colleagues and other stakeholders
• Risk Management - Ability to proactively identify and mitigate process risks within a cross-functional, global organization
• Continuous Improvement - deep understanding of continuous process improvement techniques
• Team Management - deep experience leading project teams, timelines and milestones in complex business environments
• Talent Development - Ability to manage leaders and develop talent through education, coaching and mentoring in alignment with enterprise goals and priorities

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance or related field
• Equivalent professional experience may be considered as a substitute for the bachelor's degree on an exception basis
• 15+ years of previous business consulting / industry or related experience
• 8+ years in Data Governance or related experience
• Experience working in a global, multi-vendor environment
• A minimum of 10 years of dynamic experience in leadership roles within Finance, Accounting, or financial data analytics and reporting

Salary Range NC, PA, ME: $139,120 - $208,680

Salary Range MA: $160,000 - $240,000

Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.


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At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.

Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.

Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.

We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.