Data Governance and Data Management Consultant

The Data Governance and Data Management will be responsible for developing, formalizing, and championing an integrated, enterprise-wide data governance framework focusing on policy creation, standardization, and enterprise-level adoption. This role will work closely with all business units, IT, and 3rd party partners to drive alignment on data governance policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

Roles & Responsibilities

Data Governance Framework:
1. Develop and maintain the organization s data governance framework, including policies, standards, and procedures to ensure effective data management and compliance.
2. Define roles and responsibilities related to data governance and establish accountability for data stewardship.

Policy Development And Oversight

1. Establish and maintain enterprise-wide data policies to ensure adoption, security, and compliance.
2. Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to align data policies with regulatory and enterprise requirements.

Collaboration And Leadership

1. Collaborate with business units and IT teams to ensure alignment on data governance objectives and initiatives.
2. Collaborate with both technical and business Data Stewards to align efforts for ERP transformation projects.

Compliance And Risk Management

1. Ensure compliance and internal policies related to data privacy and security.
2. Assess risks associated with data management and develop mitigation strategies.

Technology And Tools

1. Evaluate and recommend tools and technologies to support data governance, such as data cataloging, data lineage, and data quality solutions.
2. Work with IT to integrate data governance tools into the organization s data ecosystem.


Required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. Minimum of 8 years experience in IT within one or more specific technical domains; preferred domain are Data Governance, MDM or Analytics.
2. Bachelor's from an accredited university in in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field.
3. Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and data governance initiatives.

Skills

1. Strong understanding of data governance principles, frameworks, and best practices.
2. Proficiency with data governance tools and data quality solutions.
3. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to influence and drive change across diverse teams.
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
5. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

NICE to HAVE

1. Certifications such as Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP), DAMA-DMBOK, Certified Information Management Professional (CIMP) in Data Governance, Data Governance and Stewardship Professional (DGSP), Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), and Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT) or similar are preferred.
2. Experience with design and deployment of cloud infrastructure, Data Lake, and Analytics services
3. Recent design and implementation experience with cloud-based data analytics platform