Job Details

Title - Data Governance Lead

Location - San Bruno, CA (Onsite)

Work Type - Full Time

Skills - Data Governance, Extensively strong on Informatica, Lead level experience

Job Description

This role will support the oversight and management of multiple implementation projects, support sales activities and help grow the Data Governance practice at Client.

Role Overview

The Data Governance Lead will play a key role in establishing, implementing, and maturing a robust data governance framework across the Client organization. This position requires a strategic thinker and Effective communicator with a deep understanding of data management principles, regulatory compliance, and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams. The Data Governance lead will champion a culture of data stewardship throughout the organization to bridge the gap between technical requirements and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Data Governance: Develop and execute a comprehensive data governance strategy aligned with organizational objectives, fostering a data-centric culture.
2. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with business units to understand their data needs, ensuring that data governance initiatives are tailored to support diverse functional requirements.
3. Data Stewardship Program: Establish and lead a robust data stewardship program, defining clear roles, responsibilities, and processes for data owners and stewards across the organization.
4. Data Quality Management: Implement and oversee data quality management practices, including data profiling, monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives.
5. Innovative Solutions: Identify and champion innovative data governance solutions and technologies, keeping the organization at the forefront of industry advancements.
6. Change Management: Drive change management initiatives to ensure seamless adoption of data governance practices, collaborating with internal teams to navigate organizational transformations.
7. Data Privacy and Compliance: Lead efforts to ensure compliance with data protection regulations, including GDPR, HIPAA, or industry-specific standards relevant to our operations.
8. Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs to enhance data literacy and awareness across all levels of the organization.
9. Data Governance Metrics: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of data governance initiatives, providing regular reports to leadership.
10. Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement, regularly evaluating and refining data governance processes to adapt to evolving business needs and technological advancements.

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Information Management, Data Science, Business Administration).
• Proven experience in a leadership role within data governance, with a track record of successfully implementing and managing data governance programs.
• In-depth understanding of data governance principles, practices, and frameworks.
• Familiarity with data governance tools and technologies. (e.g., Informatica, Collibra, Alation)
• Strong knowledge of data management principles, including data quality, metadata management, data classification, and data stewardship.
• Excellent understanding of industry standard regulatory requirements related to data privacy and security.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.
• Proven ability to lead and execute data governance projects from conception to completion.
• Experience in driving change management initiatives to ensure the adoption of data governance practices across the organization.
• Ability to develop and implement data governance policies, procedures, and standards.
• Strong documentation skills to maintain clear and comprehensive records of data governance processes, policies, and issues.