Lead and manage data governance initiatives ensuring timely completion and delivery
Communicate and present data governance initiatives and progress to senior management
Author data policies, processes, and procedures per best practice data management standards
Monitor and audit data governance processes to ensure compliance with policies and standards
Partner with Data Stewards for data ownership and compliance
Advocate for data governance initiatives across the organization
Provide training and support to stakeholders to increase data literacy
Mentor and coach junior team members
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and/or equitable experience
7+ years of hands-on experience in Data Governance, Master Data Management, Data Quality, or Metadata Management disciplines
Deep understanding of Data Governance principles, policies, and best practices; knowledge of data ownership, data classification, metadata management, and compliance with regulatory requirements such as GDPR, CCPA, and COPPA
Outstanding verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal skills
Excellent follow-up skills and the ability to take initiative
Experience with a data catalog tool such as Alation, Collibra, or Informatica Axon
Ability to manage multiple complex projects, competing priorities, working independently
Benefits
A bonus and/or long-term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package
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