PGIM Real Estate - VP, Data Governance (Hybrid/Remote)

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A GLOBAL FIRM WITH A DIVERSE & INCLUSIVE CULTURE

As the Global Asset Management business of Prudential, we’re always looking for ways to improve financial services. We’re passionate about making a meaningful impact - touching the lives of millions and solving financial challenges in an ever-changing world. We also believe talent is key to achieving our vision and are intentional about building a culture on respect and collaboration. When you join PGIM, you’ll unlock a motivating and impactful career – all while growing your skills and advancing your profession at one of the world’s leading global asset managers!  

If you’re not afraid to think differently and challenge the status quo, come and be a part of a dedicated team that’s investing in your future by shaping tomorrow today. At PGIM, You Can!

What you will do

PGIM Real Estate is seeking an experienced and dynamic VP of Data Governance to lead our data governance initiatives from the ground up. This role is pivotal in establishing and overseeing data governance, master data management (MDM), and data quality programs as PGIM continues to invest in building a best-in-class data culture.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building and implementing comprehensive data governance frameworks within a mature and complex organization. You will be responsible for evangelizing data governance practices and ensuring the adoption of these practices, including the development of accountability standards, around the organization.

This role reports directly to the Head of Data Management for PGIM Real Estate. This role can be a hybrid in office/work from home schedule in any of PGIM Real Estate’s offices or fully remote.

What you can expect

Leadership & Strategy:

• Continue to develop and implement PGIM’s data governance strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
• Build and lead a data governance team, providing direction and oversight to ensure effective execution of the data governance program.
• Act as a senior advisor on data governance matters, providing expertise and guidance to senior management and key stakeholders.

Data Governance Framework:

• Establish a comprehensive data governance framework, including policies, standards, and procedures for data management, data quality, and data privacy.
• Implement and manage an enterprise-wide MDM program to ensure consistent, accurate, and reliable master data across the organization.
• Design and implement data quality frameworks, including metrics, monitoring, and remediation processes.

Change Management & Evangelism:

• Evangelize data governance practices across the organization, fostering a culture that values data as a strategic asset.
• Lead change management initiatives to drive adoption of data governance practices, working closely with business units to align goals and expectations.
• Conduct training and awareness programs to educate staff on the importance of data governance and their roles in maintaining data quality.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with Information Systems teams, business units, and external partners to align data governance initiatives with business needs and technological capabilities.
• Serve as a liaison between business and technical teams, ensuring clear communication and understanding of data governance requirements.

Compliance & Risk Management:

• Ensure compliance with relevant data protection regulations and standards, including GDPR, CCPA, and other applicable laws.
• Identify and mitigate data-related risks, developing controls and monitoring mechanisms to safeguard data integrity and privacy.
• Partner with PGIM Real Estate’s risk team.

What you will bring

The successful candidate will bring a structured, organized approach, and a strategic mindset towards driving the organization’s data governance journey.

• Bachelors’ degree and a 5+ years’ experience in leading data governance development in an Investment Management firm.
• Technologically savvy with advanced knowledge of Excel, SQL, and various MDM tools.
• Highly organized with strong execution skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated proficiency in executing agendas aligned with business strategy. Strong project management, problem solving, and process management skills.
• Ability to translate business requirements into technical requirements.

What will set you apart?

• Experience in real estate investment management preferred.
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and influence others. People management experience strongly preferred.
• Passionate about leveraging the latest technologies to improve productivity and using data to make fact-based decisions.
• Professional and energetic self-starter. Brings enthusiasm, initiative, curiosity, and eagerness to learn. Comfortable with ambiguity, able to effectively take the conceptual to the pragmatic.
• Team player with an ability to build partnerships and influence across all levels of the organization
• Impeccable judgment to handle sensitive information.
• Desire to build a deep understanding of the real estate investment management business and learn all aspects of PGIM Real Estate’s operations.

*PGIM welcomes all applicants, even if you don't meet every requirement. If your skills align with the role, we encourage you to apply.

Note: Prudential is required by state specific laws to include the salary range for this role when hiring a resident in applicable locations. The salary range for this role is from $170,000 to $195,000. Specific pricing for the role may vary within the above range based on many factors including geographic location, candidate experience, and skills.

About PGIM Real Estate

As one of the largest real estate managers in the world with $179.2 billion in gross assets under management and administration1, PGIM Real Estate strives to deliver exceptional outcomes for investors and borrowers through a range of real estate equity and debt solutions across the risk-return spectrum. PGIM Real Estate is a business of PGIM, the $1.3 trillion global asset management business of Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE: PRU).

PGIM Real Estate’s rigorous risk management, seamless execution, and extensive industry insights are backed by a 50-year legacy of investing in commercial real estate, a 140-year history of real estate financing 2, and the deep local expertise of professionals in 31 cities globally. Through its investment, financing, asset management, and talent management approach, PGIM Real Estate engages in practices that ignite positive environmental and social impact, while pursuing activities that strengthen communities around the world. For more information visit www.pgimrealestate.com.

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• Market competitive base salaries, with a yearly bonus potential at every level. 

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and leave of absences, such as parental and military leave. 

• 401(k) plan with company match (up to 4%). 

• Company-funded pension plan. 

• Wellness Programs including up to $1,600 a year for reimbursement of items purchased to support personal wellbeing needs. 

• Work/Life Resources to help support topics such as parenting, housing, senior care, finances, pets, legal matters, education, emotional and mental health, and career development.  

• Education Benefit to help finance traditional college enrollment toward obtaining an approved degree and many accredited certificate programs.  

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan: Shares can be purchased at 85% of the lower of two prices (Beginning or End of the purchase period), after one year of service. 

Eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program is subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance. To find out more about our Total Rewards package, visit Work Life Balance | Prudential Careers. Some of the above benefits may not apply to part-time employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week.  

Prudential Financial, Inc. of the United States is not affiliated with Prudential plc. which is headquartered in the United Kingdom. 

Prudential is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, marital status, age, veteran status, domestic partner status, medical condition or any other characteristic protected by law. 

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