Data Governance Architect

Description

• Establish data quality standards, metrics, and monitoring mechanisms.
• Define data classification schemes, data ownership models, and data lifecycle management practices.
• Establish governance structures, roles, and responsibilities to support effective data stewardship and accountability.
• Monitor compliance with data governance policies and assess effectiveness of controls.
• Develop and articulate the organization's data governance vision, strategy, and roadmap.
• Implement data quality improvement initiatives and corrective actions as needed.
• Foster a culture of data stewardship, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Prepare and present data governance reports, dashboards, and metrics to senior leadership.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices.
• Promote metadata standards and best practices across the organization.
• Develop and enforce data security and privacy policies, controls, and procedures.
• Establish mechanisms for governance oversight, including regular reviews and audits.
• Implement metadata management processes to capture and maintain data lineage, definitions, and dependencies.
• Monitor access controls, data encryption, and other security measures to mitigate risks.
• Raise awareness of data management best practices and their importance to business operations.
• Define data governance objectives, priorities, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Design, document, and implement data governance policies, standards, and procedures.
• Establish data dictionaries, glossaries, and cataloging tools to facilitate metadata discovery and documentation.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on data governance principles, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., HIPAA, FERPA, etc.) and industry standards.
• Collaborate with data owners and stewards to identify data quality issues and root causes.

Requirements

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to data privacy and security.
• Extensive experience in data governance, data management, or related roles.
• Certification in data governance or related areas (e.g., DM-BOK, CDMP, etc.) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field.
• Ability to influence and drive change in a complex organizational environment.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance