Job Description

Summary

Our team drives the bank’s cutting-edge technology infrastructure and prioritizes seamless and secure digital operations. From supporting robust data centers to safeguarding sensitive financial data, we are always at the forefront of innovation, implementing the latest technologies to elevate banking services. Our dedicated teams provide strategic and comprehensive support, meeting the ever-changing needs of both clients and employees across the entire enterprise.

Job Description

The Director of Data Management and Governance will lead the enterprise-wide strategy and execution of data governance, metadata management, data quality, and stewardship practices across BOK Financial. This senior leadership role is critical to building foundational data capabilities, driving adoption, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations. The Director will be responsible for selecting and implementing tools, establishing processes, and embedding governance into business and technology workflows.

Team Culture

We thrive on collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation. We work closely together, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and sharing our expertise to solve complex problems efficiently. By encouraging creativity and adaptability, we experiment with new tools and methodologies, fostering a dynamic and tech-forward work environment. Additionally, we focus on creating a positive and supportive atmosphere, ensuring everyone feels valued and motivated to excel.

How You'll Spend Your Time

You will develop and execute a data management and governance strategy aligned with BOK Financial’s enterprise data vision.
You will lead transformation initiatives to embed data governance and quality practices across the organization.
You will establish and oversee governance structures including councils, stewardship groups, and domain ownership.
You will promote cultural adoption of governance practices across all business units.
You will implement a metadata strategy with automation for lineage, classification, and discoverability.
You will define and monitor enterprise-wide data quality standards, metrics, and remediation processes.
You will own and enhance tooling for data validation, exception handling, and continuous improvement.
You will collaborate with cloud, AI, and compliance teams to automate governance workflows and resolve audit findings.

Education & Experience Requirements

This level of knowledge is normally acquired through completion of Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field of study and 10+ years of experience in data governance, data management, or enterprise information architecture. Preferred Certifications include:

Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
DCAM Certification
AWS Certified Data Analytics or Solutions Architect
PMP or Agile Certification (a plus)
Proven leadership in building and scaling data governance programs and leading enterprise transformation efforts.
Deep understanding of metadata, data quality, stewardship, and compliance frameworks (e.g. DCAM, DAMA).
Hands-on experience with AWS data services and automation tools.
Experience implementing Gen AI and agentic AI solutions for data governance automation.
Strong communication, stakeholder management, and change leadership skills.