Director, Data & Analytics - MDM, RIS & MLH
MetLife Services and Solutions, LLC, Bridgewater, New Jersey, us, 08807
Description and Requirements
Role Value Proposition
The position sits within the
Data & Analytics (D&A) organization supporting MetLife’s U.S. Business . MetLife is seeking an experienced
Leader
to provide
strategic leadership and operational ownership for enterprise Master Data Management (MDM)
and
critical data platforms supporting Retirement & Income Solutions (RIS) and MetLife Holdings (MLH) .
This role is accountable for the
stability, accuracy, and integrity of Global Party Management (GPM) , MetLife’s
enterprise MDM platform serving all MetLife products , while
shaping and governing Azure cloud data engineering and Databricks enablement
for enterprise data assets. The Leader partners with architecture and platform teams to ensure
securebydesign , scalable integration patterns and
sustainable operational performance
across MDM and productaligned data platforms.
The role balances
runthebusiness excellence
with
modernization readiness , partnering closely with enterprise transformation initiatives to influence futurestate architecture and capabilities. This is a
leadership position with strong technical expectations ; while not an individual contributor, the Leader brings deep working knowledge of
MDM, data engineering, cloud data platforms, and Databricksbased processing
to enable informed decisionmaking, architectural oversight, and credibility with senior engineers and architects.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise MDM Platform Leadership (GPM) Provide
endtoend leadership and accountability
for
Global Party Management (GPM) , MetLife’s enterprise MDM platform supporting all lines of business. Ensure
platform stability, availability, performance, and data integrity
for missioncritical business and regulatory processes. Establish and enforce
operational rigor , including SLAs, incident management, rootcause analysis, and resiliency standards. Own
technology currency and upgrade strategy , including
Informatica 10.5 readiness and forward roadmap , in partnership with vendors and enterprise technology teams. Master Data Engineering & Identity Resolution Leadership
Set strategic direction and provide oversight for
mastering logic , including
match, merge, survivorship, identity resolution, and hierarchy management . Ensure leadership teams maintain deep understanding of
endtoend data flows
spanning: Source systems of record (SORs), Thirdparty data providers, Ingestion pipelines, MDM mastering layers, APIs and cloudbased analytical consumers Drive initiatives to
reduce external mastering dependencies
through adoption of
native MDM and AIassisted match & merge capabilities . Ensure mastering decisions are
consistent, explainable, and aligned with business, risk, and compliance requirements . RIS & MLH Data Leadership
Provide senior data leadership for
RIS
and
MLH. Ensure
data accuracy, consistency, and confidence
across platforms supporting RIS financial reporting, analytics, regulatory, and operational use cases. Partner with RIS and MLH business and technology leaders to resolve data issues impacting
product performance, analytics, and decisionmaking . Ensure strong
integration and alignment
between
enterprise MDM (GPM)
and productaligned data platforms. Cloud Data Platform Oversight (Azure & Databricks)
Provide leadership oversight for
cloud data engineering platforms
operating on
Microsoft Azure , including
Databricksbased data processing and analytics . Establish governance and engineering standards to ensure
secure, scalable, and costeffective
cloud data pipelines and products. Partner with architecture, platform, and security teams to ensure
consistent integration patterns
across MDM, RIS, and MLH data ecosystems. Maintain sufficient technical depth to
review designs, guide architectural decisions, and challenge implementation approaches
when required. Data Governance, Quality & Compliance
Partner with governance and stewardship teams to ensure
data quality controls are embedded upstream
and enforced consistently. Define and track
data quality, accuracy, and confidence metrics
across mastered and analytical datasets. Ensure compliance with
privacy, security, and regulatory requirements
across MDM and RIS, MLH data platforms. Support audit readiness through
clear lineage, documentation, and control frameworks . Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Lead and develop
crossfunctional teams , including managers and senior technologists across MDM, data engineering, and data quality. Serve as a
trusted data and technology leader
for business, technology, and architecture stakeholders. Communicate complex data and platform topics in
clear, executiveready language . Foster a culture of
accountability, technical rigor, and continuous improvement . Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills
Required Skills:
Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 10+ years
of progressive experience in enterprise data and analytics, with leadership responsibility for
complex data platforms . Demonstrated experience leading
MDM, data engineering, and data quality teams . Strong working knowledge of:
Informatica MDM
and platform upgrade strategy Master data concepts including
match & merge, survivorship, and identity resolution Azure cloud data platforms
and
Databricksbased data processing
Proven ability to lead
highavailability, productiongrade platforms . Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience operating in
regulated financial services environments . Preferred Skils:
Experience supporting largescale MDM or data platform modernization initiatives. Familiarity with Informatica Cloud MDM and native AI/MLenabled match and merge capabilities. Working knowledge of enterprise analytics and reporting platforms, including the creation and maintenance of standard and adhoc reporting solutions (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). Experience operating within modern data ecosystems, including Hadoopbased platforms, and cloudnative data processing frameworks. Experience leading or governing data platforms built on Microsoft Azure, including Databricksbased data engineering and analytics environments, within large, regulated enterprises. Knowledge of HIPAA and other relevant consumer data regulations. Insurance, retirement, or financial services domain experience.
Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role
requiring a minimum of 3 days per week
in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $142,100 - $212,750. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$142,100 - $212,750
Role Value Proposition
The position sits within the
Data & Analytics (D&A) organization supporting MetLife’s U.S. Business . MetLife is seeking an experienced
Leader
to provide
strategic leadership and operational ownership for enterprise Master Data Management (MDM)
and
critical data platforms supporting Retirement & Income Solutions (RIS) and MetLife Holdings (MLH) .
This role is accountable for the
stability, accuracy, and integrity of Global Party Management (GPM) , MetLife’s
enterprise MDM platform serving all MetLife products , while
shaping and governing Azure cloud data engineering and Databricks enablement
for enterprise data assets. The Leader partners with architecture and platform teams to ensure
securebydesign , scalable integration patterns and
sustainable operational performance
across MDM and productaligned data platforms.
The role balances
runthebusiness excellence
with
modernization readiness , partnering closely with enterprise transformation initiatives to influence futurestate architecture and capabilities. This is a
leadership position with strong technical expectations ; while not an individual contributor, the Leader brings deep working knowledge of
MDM, data engineering, cloud data platforms, and Databricksbased processing
to enable informed decisionmaking, architectural oversight, and credibility with senior engineers and architects.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise MDM Platform Leadership (GPM) Provide
endtoend leadership and accountability
for
Global Party Management (GPM) , MetLife’s enterprise MDM platform supporting all lines of business. Ensure
platform stability, availability, performance, and data integrity
for missioncritical business and regulatory processes. Establish and enforce
operational rigor , including SLAs, incident management, rootcause analysis, and resiliency standards. Own
technology currency and upgrade strategy , including
Informatica 10.5 readiness and forward roadmap , in partnership with vendors and enterprise technology teams. Master Data Engineering & Identity Resolution Leadership
Set strategic direction and provide oversight for
mastering logic , including
match, merge, survivorship, identity resolution, and hierarchy management . Ensure leadership teams maintain deep understanding of
endtoend data flows
spanning: Source systems of record (SORs), Thirdparty data providers, Ingestion pipelines, MDM mastering layers, APIs and cloudbased analytical consumers Drive initiatives to
reduce external mastering dependencies
through adoption of
native MDM and AIassisted match & merge capabilities . Ensure mastering decisions are
consistent, explainable, and aligned with business, risk, and compliance requirements . RIS & MLH Data Leadership
Provide senior data leadership for
RIS
and
MLH. Ensure
data accuracy, consistency, and confidence
across platforms supporting RIS financial reporting, analytics, regulatory, and operational use cases. Partner with RIS and MLH business and technology leaders to resolve data issues impacting
product performance, analytics, and decisionmaking . Ensure strong
integration and alignment
between
enterprise MDM (GPM)
and productaligned data platforms. Cloud Data Platform Oversight (Azure & Databricks)
Provide leadership oversight for
cloud data engineering platforms
operating on
Microsoft Azure , including
Databricksbased data processing and analytics . Establish governance and engineering standards to ensure
secure, scalable, and costeffective
cloud data pipelines and products. Partner with architecture, platform, and security teams to ensure
consistent integration patterns
across MDM, RIS, and MLH data ecosystems. Maintain sufficient technical depth to
review designs, guide architectural decisions, and challenge implementation approaches
when required. Data Governance, Quality & Compliance
Partner with governance and stewardship teams to ensure
data quality controls are embedded upstream
and enforced consistently. Define and track
data quality, accuracy, and confidence metrics
across mastered and analytical datasets. Ensure compliance with
privacy, security, and regulatory requirements
across MDM and RIS, MLH data platforms. Support audit readiness through
clear lineage, documentation, and control frameworks . Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
Lead and develop
crossfunctional teams , including managers and senior technologists across MDM, data engineering, and data quality. Serve as a
trusted data and technology leader
for business, technology, and architecture stakeholders. Communicate complex data and platform topics in
clear, executiveready language . Foster a culture of
accountability, technical rigor, and continuous improvement . Essential Business Experience and Technical Skills
Required Skills:
Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 10+ years
of progressive experience in enterprise data and analytics, with leadership responsibility for
complex data platforms . Demonstrated experience leading
MDM, data engineering, and data quality teams . Strong working knowledge of:
Informatica MDM
and platform upgrade strategy Master data concepts including
match & merge, survivorship, and identity resolution Azure cloud data platforms
and
Databricksbased data processing
Proven ability to lead
highavailability, productiongrade platforms . Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience operating in
regulated financial services environments . Preferred Skils:
Experience supporting largescale MDM or data platform modernization initiatives. Familiarity with Informatica Cloud MDM and native AI/MLenabled match and merge capabilities. Working knowledge of enterprise analytics and reporting platforms, including the creation and maintenance of standard and adhoc reporting solutions (e.g., Tableau, Power BI). Experience operating within modern data ecosystems, including Hadoopbased platforms, and cloudnative data processing frameworks. Experience leading or governing data platforms built on Microsoft Azure, including Databricksbased data engineering and analytics environments, within large, regulated enterprises. Knowledge of HIPAA and other relevant consumer data regulations. Insurance, retirement, or financial services domain experience.
Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role
requiring a minimum of 3 days per week
in office.
The expected salary range for this position is $142,100 - $212,750. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
$142,100 - $212,750