Data Governance Project Manager
Primary Location: Des Moines, Iowa
V-Soft Consulting is currently hiring for a Data Governance Project Manager for our premier client in Des Moines, Iowa.
WHAT YOULL NEED:
Technical Requirements and Certifications

• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP).

Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in education, data science, research, statistics or three years experience in research/data management or related fields is required.
• 2 years of experience working with data governance, policy development, and/or reporting with a history of some formal training (or additional years of experience)
• Evidence of effective organizational communication, including meeting facilitation and consensus building and knowledge of the types of approaches required to do such work
• Experience using and communicating data to technical and non-technical audiences and navigating data quality and/or governance issues.
• Experience with data, data governance, and related policies, as well as compliance and reporting, is a prerequisite for this position.
• Project management experience.
• Should possess substantial experience and training in leading projects, showcasing abilities in meeting facilitation and the adeptness to achieve consensus among team members. Prospective candidates must have solid experience in project management, with a history of successfully leading or managing diverse types of projects.
• Applicants are expected to have demonstrated complex organizational communication skills, including the ability to build consensus, in at least two professional scenarios. Details of the stakeholder roles and positions in these situations should be highlighted.
• The role requires experience in working with IT systems, staff, and collaborative teams, demonstrating a strong ability to operate within the technological domain.

Desirable:

• Previous experience chairing effective/functional committees.
• Training or mentoring experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills. Ability to work with cross-functional groups, coordinate work activities across all levels of staff within the agency and build internal/external relationships.
• Experience in change management or process development.
• Strong facilitation skills, including familiarity with facilitation techniques, tools, and best practices.
• Strong organizational skills, with the demonstrated ability to do detailed and accurate work, work independently and adhere to organizational deadlines.
• Proficient in authoring, editing and presenting high quality, well-organized technical or business documents.
• Strong interpersonal, problem solving and critical thinking skills, including the ability to mediate multiple perspectives and come to a resolution.

WHAT YOULL DO:
Job Responsibilities:

• Plan and facilitate necessary meetings, including preparing the agenda, leading discussions, and tracking and following up on action items.
• Create and maintain a critical data issues log that identifies problems that impede data quality and use. Identify Department staff who will be accountable for resolving each issue.
• Chair and lead the work of the Departments Data Governance Committee.
• Facilitate meetings and working groups with technical and non-technical stakeholders to identify data challenges, consult with experts, and determine appropriate solutions.
• Oversee the creation, implementation, and enforcement of agency-wide data governance policies and processes, including: defining and implementing changes to the agency's data collections, data requests, and data releases.
• Convene working groups of data stewards to address or resolve data governance needs within the Department.
• Facilitate collaboration between program areas and technology regarding data quality.
• Track and oversee data sharing agreements.
• Serve as the primary contact for Department personnel regarding data governance, quality, and compliance issues.
• Serve as a liaison between the Data Governance Committee and Department leadership, including escalating issues for resolution and submitting recommendations for approval.

V-Soft Consulting Group is recognized among the top 100 fastest growing staffing companies in North America, V-Soft Consulting Group is headquartered in Louisville, KY with strategic locations in India, Canada and the U.S. V-Soft is known as an agile, innovative technology services company holding several awards and distinctions and has a wide variety of partnerships across diverse technology stacks.
As a valued V-Soft Consultant, youre eligible for full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), a 401(k) plan, competitive compensation and more. V-Soft is partnered with numerous Fortune 500 companies, exceptionally positioned to advance your career growth.
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