Data Governance

Title: Manager: Data Governance

Department: Data Analytics & BI

Location: Hauppauge, NY 11788 (Hybrid 4 days onsite)

Mode: C2H (6 month contract to hire)

SUMMARY:

The Data Governance Manager will be responsible for overseeing the organization s data governance program. This includes establishing and enforcing policies for data management, quality, and security, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and facilitating the effective use of data to drive strategic decision-making.

JOB DUTIES:

• Develop and implement comprehensive data governance policies and procedures.
• Lead the data governance committee and act as a liaison between IT, legal, and business units.
• Monitor compliance with data protection regulations and internal data governance policies.
• Collaborate with IT to implement systems that improve data quality and protection.
• Define data stewardship and ownership with clear roles and responsibilities.
• Oversee data-related projects, ensuring alignment with governance frameworks.
• Manage data audits and track remediation of data issues.
• Provide training and guidance on data governance principles and practices.
• Report on the status of data governance initiatives to senior management.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Proven experience in data governance, data management, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of data regulations and compliance (e.g., GDPR,).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Experience with data management tools and technologies.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

1. Data Management Expertise: Proficiency in data management practices, including data modeling, data quality, and metadata management.
2. Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of relevant data protection and privacy laws and regulations, such as GDPR, etc.
3. Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex data sets to identify patterns, trends, and issues.
4. Leadership Abilities: Strong leadership skills to manage and motivate a data governance team and to drive organizational change.
5. Strategic Thinking: The capacity to develop and implement data governance strategies that align with the organization's goals.
6. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey data governance concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
7. Project Management: Experience in managing projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing projects.
8. Problem-Solving: The ability to identify problems, analyze potential solutions, and implement effective remedies in the context of data governance.
9. Stakeholder Management: Skills to manage relationships with various stakeholders across the organization and negotiate conflicts or resource constraints.
10. Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with data governance tools and technologies, such as data catalogs, data quality software, and master data management systems.
11. Change Management: The capacity to facilitate change within an organization, helping individuals and teams adapt to new policies and technologies.
12. Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure the accuracy and consistency of data policies and standards. A Data Governance Manager often needs to balance technical knowledge with business acumen and soft skills to be effective in their role.

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