Deputy Director - Enterprise Data Management & Engineering

The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) oversee expenditures of over $28 billion annually. As the largest secretariat, has approximately 22,000 employees and services almost 2 million people, one in three residents of the Commonwealth. The mission of EOHHS is to provide effective leadership and management in the development and provision of health and human services that promote health and safety, independence, and quality of life for individuals and families, and communities throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. To know more about EOHHS, please visit: Executive Office of Health and Human Services 

EOHHS is seeking an experienced Deputy Director of Enterprise Data Management and Engineering (EDME) to provide strategic leadership for the enterprise master data management team that is responsible for delivering cross-agency data initiatives that support the Commonwealth's mission and business objectives.

Reporting to Senior Director Enterprise Data Management and Engineering, this position is responsible for developing and executing enterprise MDM strategy, governance, and operational processes that support cross-agency data initiatives and organizational objectives by partnering with executive leadership. The Deputy Director of EDME will oversee MDM capabilities and technologies, including IBM Infosphere MDM or comparable enterprise MDM platforms, ensuring high-quality, trusted data that supports critical business processes and outcomes.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative and data-driven leader with strong executive presence, experience leading governance and prioritization forums, expertise in workflow and portfolio management, and a demonstrated ability to develop high-performing teams. This individual must be comfortable navigating complex stakeholder environments, balancing competing priorities, and fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

The primary work location for this role will be at 1 Enterprise Drive Quincy MA 02171.  The work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM EST. This position is expected to follow a hybrid work model that combines in-office and remote work as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic direction, governance, and operational management of enterprise Master Data Management programs and services

• Partner with executive leadership, agency stakeholders, and technology teams to establish enterprise data priorities and align MDM initiatives with organizational goals
• Develop and maintain prioritization frameworks, governance processes, intake procedures, and reporting mechanisms that support effective portfolio management based on business value, risk, compliance requirements, and resource capacity
• Provide executive leadership with visibility into portfolio health, initiative status, risks, resource allocation, and strategic tradeoffs
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on master data management strategy, data governance, data quality, and enterprise data management best practices
• Facilitate executive-level decision-making and consensus building across agencies, ensuring transparency, accountability, and alignment on strategic priorities
• Utilize JIRA and Agile methodologies to manage work intake, backlogs, workflows, dependencies, prioritization, and delivery performance
• Oversee MDM platforms and capabilities, including IBM Infosphere MDM or similar enterprise solutions, ensuring effective management of master data domains, stewardship processes, and data quality initiatives
• Establish and maintain master data standards, governance policies, stewardship practices, and performance metrics
• Monitor program outcomes, key performance indicators, and data quality measures to support data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement. Collaborate with business, architecture, application, analytics, and data governance teams to implement scalable and sustainable data management solutions
• Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies impacting strategic initiatives and operational performance
• Lead decision making activities, such as SSSTs, for the awarding of vendor contracts, such as software and services. Activities include drafting Requests for Proposals/Quotes (RFP, RFQ,) recommendation memos, and Expenditure Request Forms (ERFs)
• Manage ongoing vendor engagements and act as primary point of contact for software and service partners. Validate work completed and approve invoices and contract completion.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of managers, analysts, data stewards, and data management professionals
• Foster a collaborative, transparent, and positive culture that promotes employee engagement, innovation, accountability, and professional growth
• Support workforce planning, succession planning, coaching, and employee development initiatives
• Prepare and present executive-level communications, recommendations, dashboards, and strategic updates
• Maintain composure, sound judgment, and effective leadership during high-priority initiatives, organizational change, and complex stakeholder engagements

Preferred Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• 10+ years of experience in data management, master data management, data governance, or related disciplines

• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience managing enterprise teams, programs, and strategic initiatives
• Experience leading enterprise MDM, data governance, or data quality programs within large and complex organizations
• Strong knowledge of IBM Infosphere MDM or other enterprise MDM platforms or comparable solutions
• Experience leading governance councils, prioritization committees, and enterprise portfolio management processes
• Strong experience with Jira, Agile methodologies, workflow management, backlog prioritization, and cross-functional delivery management
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with executive leadership and influence strategic decisions across organizational boundaries
• Demonstrated success managing competing priorities, facilitating consensus, and driving organizational alignment
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills with a commitment to fostering employee growth and engagement
• Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities
• Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, data quality, reference data management, and data stewardship best practices
• Experience working within large, complex, or highly regulated organizations preferred

Pre-Offer Process:

A criminal and tax history background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests 

For questions, please the contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option #4.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least (A) six (6) years of full-time or, equivalent part-time, professional, administrative, supervisory, or managerial experience in business administration, business management, public administration, public management, clinical administration or clinical management of which (B) at least two (2) years must have been in a supervisory or managerial capacity or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and substitutions below.

Substitutions:

I. A certificate in a relevant or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required (A) experience.

II. A Bachelor's degree in a related field may be substituted for two (2) years of the required (A) experience.

III. A Graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for three (3) years of the required (A) experience.

IV. A Doctorate degree in a related field may be substituted for four (4) years of the required (A) experience.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range. 

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.