The IT Manager III, Shared Data Platforms Metadata and Data Quality Manager will lead a cross-functional team responsible for planning, designing, building, and supporting a technology platforms to support metadata management, reference data management, Data Lineage/Traceability and Data Quality Management capabilities. This leader will be the owner of the applications, solutions, and digital capabilities centered around Data Governance. The IT Manager will work on digital experiences for our customers around the globe. The incumbent will manage teams of project managers, solution architects, business analysts, developers, and technical leaders working on multiple projects within Shared Data Platforms Metadata Management and DQ technology functions. This role will utilize a strong background in Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Cataloging, planning and delivering complex IT initiatives, and knowledge of various IT disciplines. This position requires an individual who is passionate and determined to deliver the best leadership, communication, and solutions by aligning all the assets and resources available to deliver maximum business value. The Manager will possess the ability to make complex decisions, has an entrepreneurial spirit, and has the strong desire for excellence. Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company's staff, employees, and business relationships. Essential Functions Strategy and Planning Responsible to organize and steer the design, planning, development, and successful launch of projects, applications, features, and enhancements. Align to a roadmap of projects and initiatives for the next 12 months. Majority of the focus will be in the 3-6 month window but must not lose sight of overall strategy and roadmap. Provide direction to the team that report this role. Participate and engage in the discussion and negotiation for implementation contract services. This includes both software and services. Facilitate process across DT/EDI/Business department to gain consensus on a prioritized set of measurable business outcomes that platform must support. Provide leadership and direction to your team to ensure it will contribute to the company achieving its goals. Contribute to a unified IT strategy in the context of the business strategy. Develop productive relationships with business leaders across the organization to influence how applications can enable new sources of value. Define and enhance methodologies and practices for the application life cycle management in line with best practice and practical experience of continuous improvement. Manage relationships with major vendors and service providers so that they deliver cost-effective solutions which meet the needs of the organization. Benchmark, analyze and make recommendation for improving current methods and practices. Suggest areas of improvement to address and resolve Metadata and Data Quality issues. Ensure a detailed succession plan is in place for both individuals and skills to ensure sufficient staff depth is in place to meet the needs of the business. Partner with business leadership regarding risks, objectives, and process improvements. Actively engage business management to ensure business needs and expectations are met. Embrace innovation and continuously improve your approach and your team. Set goals and maintain alignment with business and IT leadership expectations. Able to prepare and present solution recommendations and comprehensive status updates to IT leadership. Acquisition and Deployment Responsible