IT Business Relationship Manager – Data Lead

Role Summary:

We are seeking a collaborative and execution-oriented IT Business Relationship Manager to serve as a key partner in Zeus' Enterprise Data Program. Reporting to the CIO, this role will work in close partnership with the VP of Technology, who leads the overall data strategy, to drive execution across key enterprise data initiatives.

This individual will be instrumental in operationalizing data governance, improving data quality, streamlining enterprise data models, and enabling a trusted and scalable data foundation. You will help bridge the gap between business stakeholders and the data strategy team to turn ideas into outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Enterprise Data Partnership
  • Partner closely with the VP of Technology to implement the enterprise data vision and roadmap.
• Lead cross-functional coordination for data governance frameworks, including stewardship, data quality metrics, and ownership structures.
• Support data model standardization across systems (ERP, CRM, operational platforms) and help ensure consistent business definitions.
• Drive processes for metadata management, lineage tracking, and cataloging of enterprise data assets.
• Serve as a change agent for improved data accuracy, integrity, and business alignment.
• Oversee and support a small data engineering team responsible for building, maintaining, and scaling data pipelines.
• Ensure CI/CD processes and best practices are in place for efficient, reliable, and repeatable data delivery.
• Drive engineering standards for data quality checks, monitoring, and production deployment readiness.
• BI & Insights Enablement
  • Manage development of Power BI dashboards and promote a self-service analytics culture.
• Align KPIs with enterprise strategy and ensure reporting consistency across business units.
• Coordinate integration of ERP, AI, and security platforms into a unified reporting layer.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Execution
  • Act as liaison between business functions and data strategy teams to translate priorities into action.
• Help uncover root data challenges and deliver process improvements that drive operational value.
• Manage vendor relationships and project deliverables to ensure timely, quality outcomes across data-related initiatives.
• Partner with M&A and integration teams to align data initiatives with onboarding and standardization efforts.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Management, or related field. MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• 8+ years of experience in IT, data governance, data quality, or data program execution roles.
• Familiarity with enterprise data management best practices, including governance frameworks, stewardship models, and metadata strategy.
• Hands-on experience with Power BI, data warehousing, and business intelligence delivery.
• Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience managing data projects using Agile/SCRUM; PMP preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and analytical skills with an ability to turn complexity into clarity.

EEOC Statement:

Zeus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.