Data Management Consultant

OVERVIEW:   The  Data Management  Consultant   will serve as a strategic partner to  the  engagement leads on the Enterprise Data Issue Management and Federate Data Operations Team , to  support the  execut ion of   enterprise wide   projects related to  the data strategy .    This role  is responsible for  the organization of the  Data Forums, including the Data Steward Meeting, Data Council, and Enterprise Data Risk Subcommittee,  to  ensure the  agenda align s  with the desired  Data Strategy priorities.   As a key member of the Enterprise Data team, this individual will oversee engagement activities spanning  federated data roles across the organization. The successful candidate will  partner with  the Enterprise Data Issue Management and Federate Data Operations Team , ensuring the bank focuses on the highest-value opportunities while fostering strong partnerships between business  and data teams.  POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:    Partner  with  engagement  lead s   to  elevate  common trends and themes for enterprise awareness  and action  Manage Data Forums , including the Data Steward Meeting, Data Council, and Enterprise Data Risk Subcommittee   Execute on  opportunities to communicate  objectives , priorities, pain points, and emerging   trends related to the Data Strategy   Produce reporting to  m onitor  program health, business outcomes, data management standards, and stakeholder satisfaction, ensuring initiatives deliver measurable results  Champion continuous improvement and help elevate the organization's engagement model, driving greater strategic influence and enterprise impact.     Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand   Complete other related duties as assigned   NATURE AND SCOPE:    MANAGERIAL/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:    None    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:    Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years related experience, or in lieu of a degree, a combined minimum of 7 years higher education and/ or work experience, including a minimum of 3 years related experience Experience  consolidating  feedback into cohesive themes to be used to  influenc e  decisions across business, data, and technology organizations   Experience in  designing reporting  used to highlight enterprise priorities   Ability to balance competing priorities and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups    Basic  knowledge of data management concepts, terminology, roles, and responsibilities    IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS  PREFERRED:    Familiarity with the data life cycle, system development lifecycle, and strategic planning and resourcing processes   Experience in at least one programing language or analytical/statistical tools  and using data to draw conclusions  Experience developing and/or implementing data management and/or data governance policy and standards Experience in financial industry We support our team members with generous benefits.   Competitive compensation  Health, welfare, and retirement benefits  401(k) match at 5%  Work-life balance and flexible work arrangements  Banking Officers start with 25 days PTO plus 12 paid holidays   40 hours paid volunteer hours per year  Much more. For details, see: M&T Benefits Overview   M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees. The pay range for this position is $85,800.00 - $143,000.00 Annual (USD). The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation. Location Buffalo, New York, United States of America