$130K - 180K a year
Lead the establishment of master data management practices, develop product roadmaps, manage agile delivery of data products, ensure data governance and quality, and collaborate with stakeholders to align data solutions with business goals.
Requires 8+ years in master data management and data governance with at least 3 years in leadership, proficiency in MDM platforms like Informatica, cloud analytics, and Agile Product Owner certification preferred.
Title: MDM Product Owner Location: NYC (or) NJ 3 days a week - Hybrid role Contract Duration: Long Term Job Description : Position Summary: Senior Data Product Owner – Master Data Management mission is to establish Master Data Management practice in Allied World, drive the design and delivery of next generation data and analytics products aligned with Allied World’s strategic objectives. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker and great product delivery leader with ability to bring together business leaders, technology leaders and partners to: • Establish effective master data management practice to govern critical customer, broker, and product data • Create product roadmap and release plan • Manage delivery of those products through agile practices • Ensure delivered data products enables expected business value • Deliver actionable insights to support data-driven decision making across the business Sr. Data Product Owner will play critical part in Allied World’s Data & Analytics Transformation lead by Chief Data Officer. Key Responsibilities : • Delivery Data Solutions – “What and Why” • Strategy and Roadmap Develop and execute the data product strategy, vision, and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic goals. • Master Data and Reference Data Management Implement best-in-class master data governance policies, processes, management capabilities to standardize our critical master data assets (i.e. customers, brokers, reference codes, etc.,) • Implement industry leading Customer 360 and Broker 360 products to support our growth and improve our customer engagement activities. • Stakeholder Collaboration Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand data needs, translate these into actionable tasks, and prioritize them based on business value and urgency. This involves maintaining a comprehensive product backlog for data solutions. • Agile Methodologies Act as the agile Product Owner for the Data Engineering, Reporting, and Analytics teams, responsible for authoring user stories, prioritizing the team backlog within sprints, and leading development teams through planning, refinement, review, and sprint reviews. • Data Governance and Quality Ensure data products meet the required standards, including data quality, security, and governance. This involves validating software designs to meet business and operational requirements. • Communication and Facilitation Facilitate meaningful conversations across all levels and areas of the company, from technical teams to executive levels. Articulate, elicit, and inspire others to execute on the product vision. • Project Management Plan, direct, and coordinate projects to ensure goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters. Assist in project support and resource planning. • Customer and Product Understanding Develop a deep understanding of customer and product needs, serving as the voice of the business to the technical team. Ensure traceability between requirements, features, and user stories. Professional Experience / Qualifications: • At least 5 years of relevant experience in product ownership, business analysis, or data-centric activities, with a preference for experience in the insurance industry. • 8+ years of experience in master data management, data quality, data governance, and analytics, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. • Technical Skills Proficiency in master data management platforms (e.g., Informatica) and data governance tools. • Proficiency in data technologies such as data warehouses, ETL/ELT processes, cloud-based analytics platforms (AWS, Databricks, Azure), and reporting platforms (PowerBI, Cognos) • Familiarity with AI-powered analytics and automation tools. • Business Acumen Strong understanding of the insurance industry and business objectives. Ability to develop data strategies that align with business goals. • Communication and Collaboration Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Ability to articulate complex data concepts into actionable insights. Education & Certifications • Bachelor’s degree or Advanced degree or equivalent in MIS, Computer Science, Data & Analytics or related field. • Agile Product Owner Certification is highly preferred Tips: Provide a summary of the role, what success in the position looks like, and how this role fits into the organization overall. Responsibilities [Be specific when describing each of the responsibilities. Use gender-neutral, inclusive language.] Example: Determine and develop user requirements for systems in production, to ensure maximum usability Qualifications [Some qualifications you may want to include are Skills, Education, Experience, or Certifications.] Example: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
This job posting was last updated on 10/19/2025