Senior Manager, Enterprise Data Governance

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, WM ensures all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

WM, a Fortune 250 leader in waste management and environmental services in North America, is committed to operational excellence, professionalism, and financial strength. Serving nearly 25 million customers in various markets, WM operates through a robust network including collection operations, transfer stations, landfills, recycling facilities, and waste-based energy production projects.

Join Our Technology Transformation

To maintain and expand our market leadership, WM is undergoing a substantial technology transformation. We seek talented Information Technology professionals eager to transform the way we design, build, and use technology. Leverage your technical expertise and industry best practices to align IT solutions with WM's business strategy.

Position: Director of Digital Planning & Governance

The Director of Digital Planning & Governance is a senior leadership role overseeing strategic alignment, budget planning, portfolio management, organizational communications, enterprise architecture, and data governance for WM Digital. This role ensures IT initiatives align with business goals, optimizes IT resources, and fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation. Reporting to the Senior Director of Planning & Data Services, this role also directs an enterprise-wide data governance program.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Grow and manage the Planning & Governance team (5-7 resources).
• Lead the IT strategic plan, Digital roadmap, and budget development and execution.
• Manage Digital performance, defining KPIs, updating leadership, and recommending improvements.
• Oversee IT portfolio management, ensuring projects are prioritized, resourced, monitored, and delivered effectively.
• Design and manage IT organization communications, including monthly meetings and quarterly townhalls.
• Oversee enterprise architecture to align IT standards with business strategy.
• Lead the data governance function, establishing frameworks and processes for high-quality data management.
• Guide data users on governance best practices, policies, and standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role requires management through multiple managerial levels, including direct supervision of full-time employees and possibly indirect supervision of other contributors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or High School Diploma/GED with four years of relevant experience. A Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Business Administration is preferred.
• Eight years of relevant experience is required; ten years of IT management, planning, and governance experience is preferred.

Work Environment

Key points regarding environmental demands: office and/or landfill/outdoor settings. Accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Strong knowledge in IT budget planning, portfolio management, organization communications, enterprise architecture, and data governance required. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential.

Benefits

WM offers a competitive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Stock Purchase Plan, 401K with company match, Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Benefits may vary by site.

If this opportunity aligns with your career aspirations, please click Apply.

About WM

WM (WM.com) is North America’s largest waste management and environmental solutions provider. Based in Houston, Texas, WM offers collection, recycling, and disposal services to millions across the U.S. and Canada. Known for its innovative recycling, organics, and renewable energy infrastructure, WM helps customers achieve sustainability goals. WM boasts the largest disposal network, collection fleet, and is a leader in landfill gas-to-energy projects.

WM's fleet includes nearly 11,000 natural gas trucks, making it the largest of its kind in North America. Learn more about WM’s sustainability progress at Sustainability.WM.com.

Company: WM
Job Title: Director of Digital Planning & Governance