Job Location : Washington,DC, USA
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Job Description
In this strategic leadership role, you will lead the Strategy & Business Management function within the Chief Data Office (CDO), overseeing a team that drives and supports enterprise strategy development and execution for Data, Modeling, and Analytics (DMA) at the enterprise level including functional planning and operations . Acting as a key advisor to CDO and DMA leadership, you will drive alignment across strategic initiatives, manage business operations, and ensure effective governance and communication across the organization. Additionally, you will oversee chief - of - staff and project management functions e nsuring coordination with CDO/DMA leaders and senio r partners in HR, Finance, and Technology Services.
The Senior Director, Strategy & Business Management - Chief Data Office role will offer you the flexibility to make each day your own, while working alongside people who care so that you can deliver on the following responsibilities:
Define and drive strategic goals, vision, actionable recommendations, and execution plans for the CDO and DMA business units and functional blocks .
Lead cross-functional strategic initiatives and ensure alignment with enterprise objectives .
F acilitate the development of the enterprise DMA strategy and implement processes to activate and monitor execution of the strategy .
Guide divisional goals and outcomes, performance measurement, and executive-level reporting to ensure effective execution of the DMA strategic objectives .
Oversee CDO business operations including financial planning, vendor management, and workforce capacity planning at the functional level (including Technology Services DMA budget and scope).
Manage governance and execution support for enterprise-wide programs and change initiatives across DMA units .
Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture through employee engagement, onboarding, and internal communications.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, audit readiness, and business continuity planning.
Lead and manage a team of strategy and business management professionals including Chief of Staff to CDO leadership, technical project managers, and strateg y analysts executing on functional priorities, communications, and stakeholder engagement.
Work in close collaboration with CIO/Technology Services strategy and business management leads as well as se nior partners in HR, Finance, Procurement and other corporate functions.
Required Experiences *
Bachelor's degree or equivalent; MBA or Master's preferred.
10 + years of experience in Data, Analytics, Modeling, and Technology leadership roles with specific focus in strategy devel opment and execution , business and project management, team engagement, and executive communication .
Prior experience in DMA strategy, chief of staff role, and business management role within technology or data analytics functions for Financial Services , Consulting , and/or Technology companies ser v ing the industry.
Proven ability to lead strategic planning and business transformation to meet organizational objectives and financial performance targets .
Deep understanding and ability t o anticipate emerging trends in DMA and AI for fin ancial services and mortgage industry , monitor competitive trends and emerging te chnologies, and identify potential ap plications .
Strong communication skills with specific expertise in present ing complex technical ideas clearly and persuasively , including suppo rt for C-suite and Board leve l materials and discussions .
Experience identifying strategic opportunities , developing compelling business cases, aligning resources to achieve goals , coordinating complex execution , and delivering meaning ful impact .
Analyticall y-minded problem solver p roficien t in data -driven analysis, interpretation, and visualization for non-technical audiences to convey strategic ideas, business cases, and operational plans .
Demonstrated success in overseeing business operations, including budgeting , workforce planning and management , governance, and performance metrics working in close partnership with Finance, Procurement, and other key corporate functions
Experience managing cross-functional initiatives and supporting executive-level decision-making across DMA and Technology functions.
Effective p roject and portfolio management, expertise in setting measur able goals and tracking outcomes including value realization, total cost of ownership, operational effectiveness and productivity improvements .
Proven ability to collaborate at senior levels across large complex organizations , influencing strategic decisions , and removing barriers to execution.
Effective risk management skills and ability to develop and monitor risk control assessments and remediation , familiarity with reg ulatory and compliance requirements , action planning for internal/external audit findings , and interface with R isk M a nagemen t, Compliance, and R e gulatory Affairs partners.
Leadership in team engagement and ability to partner effectively with HR .
Strong change leadership mindset and re silient approach adopting in rapidly evolving organizations and enviro nments.
Strong relationship management skills, including stakeholder and vendor engagement.
High level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism in handling sensitive matters.
Proficiency in tools such as MS Office for presentations and data management, Confluence and other team collaboration tools, MS Copilot or ot her GenAI research and productivity tools, Tableau or Power BI for data visualization and reporting .
Enterprise Data - Strategy - Senior Director
196,000.00 - 264,000.00
JR962
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For most roles, employees are expected to work onsite on a regular basis at their designated office location. In-office work cadence is determined by your manager. Proximity within a reasonable commute to your designated office location is preferred unless the job is noted as open to remote.
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The hiring range for this role is set forth below. Final salaries will generally vary within that range based on factors that include but are not limited to, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and other relevant qualifications. This position is eligible to participate in a Fannie Mae incentive program (subject to the terms of the program). As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Fannie Mae offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle, and other benefits and perks that enhance an employee's physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being. See more here .
Requisition compensation:
196000
to
264000
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