Director, Product Management - Head of Commercial Data Standardization and Data Product Management

Director, Product Management - Head Of Commercial Data Standardization And Data Product Management

At Capital One, data is at the center of everything we do. We are seeking a visionary and talented product leader to serve as the Head of Commercial Data Standardization and Data Product Management. This is a critical leadership position that will spearhead the transformation of our data assets and data products. Your primary mission will be to unlock the power of AI by building a foundation of reliable, consistent, timely, and well-governed data.

You will be responsible for defining and executing the strategy for data standardization and the active management of our commercial data products. The successful candidate will lead a team that drives the adoption of data standards, governs our data products, and ensures they serve as a reliable backbone for our next generation of intelligent applications. You will possess deep subject matter expertise in data product management, data governance, and semantic technologies. This role requires excellent problem-solving, visionary leadership, communication, and judgment to navigate a complex, fast-moving environment and drive significant organizational change.

As the Head Of Commercial Data Standardization And Data Product Management, You Will:

• Establish the Vision & Strategy: Define, socialize, and execute a comprehensive strategy for data standardization and data product management that aligns with our enterprise AI ambitions.
• Lead a High-Performing Team: Attract, inspire, and coach a team of data product managers and ontologists, empowering them to actively manage, model and govern our data products.
• Drive Data Transformation: Lead the charge in transforming our data landscape, establishing frameworks and processes that ensure data is treated as a critical enterprise asset.
• Shape Enterprise Ontology: Work in close partnership with our enterprise data team to develop and implement the commercial-specific components of our data ontology, ensuring it creates a shared language and semantic understanding of our commercial data across the organization.
• Manage High-Value Data Products: Oversee the entire lifecycle of data products, from conception and discovery to delivery and optimization, ensuring they meet the needs of data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders.
• Champion and Enforce Data Governance: Implement, monitor, and enforce robust data governance and quality frameworks to ensure our commercial data products are accurate, trustworthy, and secure.
• Provide Expert Consultation: Serve as a central point of contact and consulting body for teams attempting to launch new products and solutions, providing expert advice on data product integration and adherence to data standardization.
• Collaborate and Influence: Partner closely with senior leaders across Technology, AI/ML, and business lines to drive alignment, remove roadblocks, and ensure the successful adoption of your data products and standards.
• Measure Success: Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to track the performance, adoption, and business impact of data products and standardization initiatives.

What We Are Looking For:

• A proven track record of ideating and scaling impactful data products and platforms through active management and governance.
• Deep knowledge of data management disciplines, including data standardization, ontology development, data governance, and data quality.
• Experience leading organizational change and transforming how data is managed and utilized within a large enterprise.
• An inspiring people leader with the ability to set a vision and develop teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to present complex topics to executive audiences.
• A strategic and tactical thinker who can identify opportunities in ambiguous contexts and align a long-term vision with iterative execution.
• A collaborative team player with a proven ability to navigate and influence a large, matrixed organization.

Capital One Product Framework: In this role, you'll be expected to demonstrate proficiency in five key areas which we consider to be the foundation for successful Product management:

• Human Centered - Obsesses about internal and external customer needs to reimagine and innovate product solutions.
• Business Focused - Delivers game-changing outcomes by focusing on leverage and execution excellence.
• Technology Driven - Leverages technology to deliver innovative and resilient solutions that enable both near term and long term value.
• Integrated Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves complex problems to deliver outcomes while mitigating product risks.
• Transformational Leadership - Leads cross functional teams to solve customer problems and drive organizational alignment.

Basic Qualifications:

• At least 7 years of experience working in Product Management, Data Management, or Data Strategy.
• At least 4 years of experience managing people and leading cross-functional teams.
• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining one of the following with an expectation that the required degree will be obtained on or before the scheduled start date:
• A Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative field.
• A Master's Degree in a quantitative field or an MBA with a quantitative concentration.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of your experience specifically in data product management, data governance, or enterprise data strategy.
• Hands-on experience with ontology and knowledge graph development.
• Proven experience in designing, deploying, and managing data products and governance frameworks.
• Proven experience delivering data products that directly support and enable large-scale AI and Machine Learning initiatives.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Experience in the financial services industry.