Manager, Enterprise Data Management

This is a manager position within Business Systems which is responsible for the Enterprise Data Management function at Ace Hardware. Enterprise Data Management is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, maintenance, and optimization of the organization's database systems. This role involves ensuring data integrity, availability, and security while also collaborating with cross-functional teams to support various business operations and initiatives. Responsibilities also include: overseeing the strategic planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of the organization's Data Management framework. This role also involves designing and managing data governance processes.
What you'll do
• This position leads a team of 10 engineers and is accountable for development, coaching, performance and assignment to various projects.
• The individual will work with management across IT as the Data Management function is a shared service used by many teams. Also works with other IT managers to allocate team members to assignments.
• Liaise with database vendors (IBM, Informatica, Oracle, Qlik, Microsoft, Cloudera) to stay informed about updates, licensing, and support options. Keeping abreast of technology is required for this position.
• Evaluate and recommend database management tools and technologies.
• Work with the team, IT management, and others to maintain the Ace Data Management policy, strategy and roadmaps.
• Introduces new Data Management concepts and practices such as Metadata Management, Master Data Management, Data Quality, Data Architecture to further mature the IT organization.
• Develop and implement data governance policies, procedures, and standards.
• Define Data Management strategies aligned with organizational goals and objectives.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations and industry best practices.
• Implement and manage access control mechanisms to safeguard sensitive data.
• Monitor and respond to data security incidents and breaches.
• Stay up-to-date with data privacy regulations and ensure compliance.
Work with your team members to ensure:
• Design and maintain data architecture, including databases and data warehouses.
• Develop and maintain data models, data linage and metadata repositories.
• Collaborate with IT teams to optimize data storage and retrieval processes.
• Monitor and analyze database performance to identify and address bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks, such as updates, patches, and system health checks.
• Plan and execute data migrations between different systems or platforms.
• Provide technical support to end-users and resolve database-related issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with IT teams to diagnose and resolve system-related problems.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of database configurations, procedures, and policies.
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
• 5 to 7+ years of experience in managing a Data Management function is required.
• Candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills are a must, and knowledge of systems development life cycle methodologies.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture as it relates to data/information management desirable.
• Proven experience in Data Management and data governance
• Strong understanding of data privacy regulations and compliance (e.g., CCPA, HIPAA).
• Proficiency in data modeling and database design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of relevant tools and technologies (e.g., SQL Server, DB2, Oracle, Hadoop, Cosmos DB, Data Quality tools, etc.).
• Proven experience in database administration and management.
• Understanding of data security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Certified Data Management Professional (DAMA) is a plus.
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Compensation Details:
$148900 - $193550 per year
Why should you join our team?
We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don't often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand.
In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace also offers competitive benefits* that address life's necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including:

• Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 5 years resulted in incentives being paid out at an average of 126% of your target opportunity!)
• Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contributions, averaging 9.6% per year of eligible earnings over the past 5 years
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability - up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents
• 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire
• Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions
• Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It's a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities - and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation
• Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review
• We know the work environment matters. That's why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales
• We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more!
• Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more
• Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off
• Adoption cost reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events
• Identity theft protection

* Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable policies.
We want to hear from you!
When most people think of career opportunities with Ace Hardware, they often think of the helpful cashiers and sales associates at their local store. However, have you also considered the people behind the scenes who select, promote, ship and process the invoices for more than 75,000 products? Maybe you haven't, but we'd like you to. Because together we help our customers take care of their homes. Come find out why a career with the Ace Hardware Corporation is one of America's best kept secrets.
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Disclaimer
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