Deputy Director - Enterprise Data Management & Engineering

Description 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.

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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…